Pibin Pappachan

Experience

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  Sands Instrumentation PVT.LTD

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2006

  Research Assistant

  Assisted in the development of signature authentication module for banks using DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING.

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  SL Transport's And Erectors PVT. LTD

  Apr 2006 - Aug 2007

  Assistant Engineer

  . Assisted in study, design and digitization of the firm.. Planned, designed and implemented an IT network solution for the firm.

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  Etisalat

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2008

  Service Fulfillment & Assurance Specialist

  Service order controller handling service fulfillment & assurance of Etisalat services such as DEL, Broad Band Services (ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+), Leased Line Services, IWAN, ISDN, IP-TV etc..Introduction of GPON technology and migration of circuit from Copper to FTTX networks

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  The University of Salford

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

  Reserach Assistant

  Developed an object oriented server/client application using visual studio socket programming

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  Motorola Solutions

  Jun 2009 - Mar 2010

  Research Assistant

  Worked on an Industrial Research project of Motorola as part of the postgraduate thesis, to study the effects of implementing multiple access schemes such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) and Single Carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA) on the Up Link (UL) of a WiMAX system and to draw a conclusion whether the implementation of the hybrid support of OFDMA and SC-FDMA on the Up Link (UL) of a WiMAX system is advantageous or not. The same was studied with respect to the technology called Long Term Evolution (LTE) Show less

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  Etisalat DB Telecom Pvt. Ltd

  Dec 2010 - Dec 2011

  Network Engineer

  Network capacity planning and network rollout in alignment with planning team of Karnataka Circle.Continuous improvement of network KPI’s.MGW /BSCs/POI and Transmission Node Planning for Capacity.support for regulatory approvals for Channels/Spots on MW Hops (SDH and PDH).creation of the detailed As Built Network diagram for Karnataka.Tracking the media outages & coordinating with media providers for quick time restoration, maintaining maximum network UPTIME.Monitoring the trends in the Mobile industry and imparting technical training on upcoming 4G technologies such as WiMAX & LTE Show less

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  Etisalat

  Jan 2012 - now

  - Drive delivery of critical portfolios / programs / strategic pillars.- Lead and support PMO activities including mgt of project life cycle, project rescue, war rooms, performance reporting, audits, MBR’s etc.- Critical projects deep dive leadership on PLC stages such as Initiation [ideation, creation of BC, BRD etc..], planning [assessment, budget screening, preparation of PIP, RASCI, SOW, risk/issues register, dependency matrix etc..], execution [preparation of HLD, LLD, phases / drops, dev cycle mgt, testing, QA, rollout, change control etc.], closure & value evaluations.- Custom project mgt methodology / framework formulation for efficient mgt of critical projects [hybrid of waterfall, agile, CRISP-DM, DevSecOps etc..] including creation of custom templates and stage-gate definitions.- Enabled annual CAPEX & OPEX planning, project screening, budget securing, project wise budget mgt, monitoring, accruals, value realization mgt etc.- Support for performance contract formulations, KPI’s/OPI’s establishments and reporting.- Collaborated for preparing business case / Value Realization (VR) decks for annual technology strategic planning and lead the same for AI First portfolio.- Key member for formulation of CTIO dashboards & reports, board presentations, executive reports, strategy decks, PM docs etc.- Guide and govern the adoption of disruptive techs such as AI, ML, RPA, Data ecosystem, Cloud, Orchestration, etc.- Aided on interaction with market leaders for establishment of collaborations, strategic alliances, consortiums and partnerships fostering innovation.- Guided and supported organizational transformation of functions such as Technology, Business, FAN etc., via journey optimization and transformation with disruptive tech.- Lead the digitalization of Technology PMO via structure transformation, process re-engineering, digital solution implementation, resources upskilling etc. Show less . Translation of Organizational strategic visions to SMART goal programs to ensure business value realization.. Formulation and management of top management priority strategic programs.. Cross-functional dependency management, alignment & stakeholder management.. Formulation of executive reports and presentation such as board presentation, technology annual report, monthly CTO dashboard etc.. Responsible for critical projects rescue and technology risk management.. RFP life cycle management for turnkey projects.. Responsible for the creation of the Capital Investment Committee [CIC] process, screening criteria definitions, CIC governance guidelines, requisite templates and forms for all Technology Investments.. Responsible for pre-screening [technical and commercial feasibility] and selection of projects that are mandated to be passed through the CIC for approval of go ahead. Show less . Responsible for the communication management, change management, budget controlling, etc. which best aligns with the cooperate strategy.. Support for the formulation of CAPEX / OPEX framework and aid in CAPEX planning. . Responsible for the creation of the change control process, guidelines, Templates and requisite forms for integrating change control in PMO&B.. Responsible for the creation of program management framework along with all requisite templates and dashboards [custom made] for enabling the PMO. Show less

  • Technology Program Manager

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Strategic Program Manager (SPMO & Governance)

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2019

  • Information and Change Control Analyst (PMO & Budgeting)

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013