Anurag Chugh

Results-driven Solution Architect with 21+ years of experience delivering large-scale IoT, telecom, cloud, and enterprise integration solutions across GCC markets. Proven expertise in designing end-to-end IoT architectures across devices, connectivity, cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and operational environments. Strong background in telecom and industrial IoT ecosystems, API integration, distributed systems, cloud-native platforms, monitoring systems, and smart infrastructure projects.

Experienced in leading multi-vendor digital transformation programs involving IoT platforms, Open RAN, Cloud-RAN, AI-driven analytics, and enterprise integration for strategic initiatives including NEOM, Red Sea, Riyadh Metro, and Aramco projects.

Lead Consultant - NOKIA - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2025-03)

• Lead architecture and integration activities for enterprise telecom, cloud, and IoT transformation projects across GCC markets.
• Design scalable solution architectures integrating devices, cloud platforms, connectivity systems, and operational applications.
• Coordinate with NOC, operations, engineering, and customer teams to ensure seamless deployment, monitoring, and operational readiness.
• Support API integration, system interoperability, and event-driven workflows across distributed enterprise environments.
• Manage monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational governance activities to ensure SLA and KPI adherence.

Principal Consultant - TECH MAHINDRA - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2018-03 - 2025-03)

• Designed and implemented end-to-end IoT architectures integrating devices, gateways, cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and telecom infrastructure.
• Led digital transformation and industrial IoT initiatives involving smart infrastructure, real-time monitoring, analytics platforms, and operational integration.
• Defined API architectures, integration frameworks, and event-driven communication models between enterprise systems, NOC platforms, and operational environments.
• Managed IoT device lifecycle activities including provisioning, activation, monitoring, maintenance, and decommissioning processes.
• Established standards for data models, interoperability, system integration, observability, and secure enterprise communications.
• Worked closely with field operations, integration teams, NOC teams, and enterprise stakeholders to ensure operational visibility and service continuity.
• Supported cloud-native deployments using AWS, Azure, virtualization, and distributed infrastructure technologies.
• Delivered monitoring dashboards, alerting systems, incident workflows, and operational reporting platforms for enterprise and telecom environments.
• Managed complex technical troubleshooting activities involving connectivity, distributed systems, cloud integration, and device management.
• Ensured compliance with security standards, IAM policies, secure access management, and enterprise governance requirements.
• Delivered Industry 4.0 and IoT transformation programs improving operational visibility, system integration, and infrastructure efficiency.
• Supported strategic projects including NEOM, Riyadh Metro, Red Sea, Qiddiya, and Aramco Private Network initiatives.
• Led Open RAN, Cloud-RAN, and cloud modernization programs involving distributed systems and enterprise platform integration.

Senior Consultant - STC (via LCC UK) - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2015-09 - 2018-03)

• Managed telecom and enterprise integration projects involving cloud infrastructure, operational systems, and network modernization.
• Conducted technical assessments, integration planning, and architecture reviews aligned with customer business and operational objectives.
• Coordinated with OEMs, vendors, NOC teams, and engineering teams to support seamless solution deployment and operational performance.
• Supported enterprise integration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational optimization initiatives.

Specialist / Senior Engineer - OMANTEL - Muscat, Oman

(2010-12 - 2015-07)

• Led LTE infrastructure deployment, connectivity optimization, and network modernization programs.
• Supported capacity planning, operational monitoring, system integration, and infrastructure performance management.
• Participated in vendor evaluations, technical reviews, and enterprise telecom transformation initiatives.

3G Rollout Senior Engineer / Team Leader - Huawei - Oman, Qatar & Dubai

(2008 - 2010)

Post Launch Project Manager / Engineer - Vodafone India

(2006 - 2008)

Planning & Optimization Engineer - Reliance Communications India

(2005 - 2006)

Telecom Engineer - Ericsson India

(2004 - 2005)

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science & Technology

Master in Information Technology - PGDIT