R. Vijikumar

A results-driven Regional Project Manager with 17+ years of experience in telecom network rollouts across Malaysia, including major 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G deployments with ZTE, Ericsson, and Huawei. Skilled in end-to-end project delivery, vendor & stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and quality governance. Proven track record of delivering nationwide projects ahead of schedule and under budget while improving coverage, network performance, and customer satisfaction.

Project Manager - ZTE Corporation (Malaysia) - Malaysia

(2018-09 - 2024-04)

• Led nationwide 5G deployments, managing engineers, vendors, and stakeholders for seamless project execution.
• Optimized a RM1.3 million project budget, achieving 10% cost savings through vendor negotiations and strategic planning.
• Implemented risk management frameworks, reducing project risks by 30% through proactive issue resolution.
• Developed KPIs to enhance project tracking, improving delivery timelines by 20%.
• Ensured compliance with IT security standards, including encryption, access control, and network design.
• Strengthened vendor relationships, securing cost-efficient materials and services without compromising quality.

Implementation Manager - Ericsson (Malaysia) - Malaysia

(2017-07 - 2018-07)

• Spearheaded a major 4G expansion project, delivering 20% ahead of schedule and 15% under budget through strategic planning and execution.
• Led and coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration, milestone achievement, and efficient resource allocation.
• Optimized network infrastructure, resulting in a 30% increase in capacity and 25% expansion in coverage, significantly improving service quality and user experience.
• Managed vendor and contractor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services while maintaining strict quality standards.
• Implemented risk mitigation strategies, proactively addressing deployment challenges and reducing project delays.

Site Engineer - ZTE Corporation (Malaysia) - Malaysia

(2013-04 - 2017-06)

• Led end-to-end installation, testing, and commissioning of telecom equipment, ensuring seamless network deployment.
• Optimized routing protocols, reducing latency by 20% and enhancing overall network performance.
• Conducted regular security audits, ensuring 100% compliance with encryption standards, firewall configurations, and IT security protocols.
• Developed and implemented troubleshooting procedures, improving service availability by 10% and minimizing downtime.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, vendors, and field engineers to ensure efficient network rollout and issue resolution.
• Ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, reducing on-site risks and maintaining operational excellence.

Optimization Transmission Engineer - Maxis Broadband - Malaysia

(2008-08 - 2012-03)

• Enhanced network performance by reducing latency by 20% through routing protocol optimization.
• Conducted security audits to ensure compliance with encryption and firewall best practices.
• Developed troubleshooting procedures that improved service availability by 10%.

Bachelor's Degree - Computer System Engineering (2002 - 2007)

Certificate - Data Processing (1999 - 2001)