Kannan M
Telecom Project Manager with 23+ years of experience
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Telecom Project Manager with 23+ years of experience leading wireless & wireline rollouts, 4G/LTE deployments, IP-MPLS implementations, BTS/BSS operations, vendor management, multi-circle governance, and cross-functional execution. Expert in large-scale telecom integration, swap activities, field operations, and delivering projects within scope, time, and quality benchmarks.
Experience
Implementation Manager at BSNL/TCS (2024-09 – 2026-06)
- Managing survey, installation, integration and commercialization for multi-circle 4G deployment.
- Driving governance with BSNL, resolving escalations and ensuring phase-wise rollout progress.
- Ensuring media reachability, MRN processes, and coordination with warehouse/field teams and supported for materials reconciliation.
- Supported CH & TN circles achieving 7500+ site integrations and SCFT, AT completion.
Field I&C at Quess Corp (Reliance Jio) (2022-06 – 2024-09)
- Executed Juniper → Cisco and NCS540 migration; completed 5000+ swaps in 6 months.
- Handled deployment tracking, vendor performance reviews, and stakeholder updates.
Project Manager at Synophic Systems (Reliance Jio) (2019-08 – 2022-05)
- Led IP-MPLS and mobility network deployment using Cisco ASR920.
- Managed scope, quality, vendor control, cost, and governance framework.
- Ensured timely deliverables across planning, monitoring, and execution stages.
Project Manager at Haecom Telesys (2018-03 – 2019-05)
- Managed Airtel LCD rollout (KL/TN) and Ciena ROADM integration for Sify Metro.
- Oversaw logistics, vendor coordination, fiber readiness, and field validation.
Zonal Technical Manager at Essjay Ericsson (RCom) (2015-11 – 2017-10)
- Led BSS/BTS O&M ensuring SLA compliance and high NWA for network elements.
- Handled EMF testing, SACFA/TERM compliance, and infra provider coordination.
Senior Manager at Alcatel Lucent (2008-10 – 2015-11)
- Led operations for IP networks, fiber upgrades, BTS swap, and site deployments.
- Managed program governance, escalations, subcontractor performance, and logistics.
Deputy Manager at Reliance Communications (2004-08 – 2008-09)
- Executed BTS/MW/repeater installation, commissioning, and vendor control.
- Managed documentation, payments, material movements, and site readiness.
Integration Engineer at Nutek India (RCom) (2001-09 – 2004-07)
- Installed & integrated Lucent BTS (Modcell 3.0) and handled troubleshooting.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering – RVS college of Engineering and Technology
