Kannan M

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.

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.

Bachelor of Engineering – RVS college of Engineering and Technology