Retheesh Panicker - PgMP®,PMP®,ITIL®

Experience

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  HCL Infosystems Ltd

  Jun 2007 - Feb 2009

  L2 NOC Engineer

  - Responsible for all IPTV/VPN related configurations and troubleshooting for the Broadband Multiplay Network – integrate various access components [RPR/LAN Switches] and DSLAMs with BNGs- Provide remote support in installation and configuration of network components of Multiplay, and troubleshoot various broadband related issues

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  Al Habib Trading Co

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2010

  Project Coordinator

  - Involved in tracking scope of Fixed network (FTTx, MSAN, NGN & DSLAM), supervising installation of communication equipments, and making necessary upgrades- Ensure commissioning of several sites in prescribed time by training and managing subcontractors; monitor data communication networks, prepare written reports and submit them to management

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  Huawei Technologies

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2015

  - Responsible for Project Initiation, Project Planning, Scope Management, Time Management, Quality & Risk Management, and Project Reporting (to Delivery and Service GMs)- Monitor scope, handle change management, manage consultant services, monitor quality/quantity of work, guide team and deploy all fundamental/contingency planning concepts, rules and processes- Regularly review changing project requirements & resource needs, and recommend suitable changes; handle escalations, motivate team to increase revenue and attend meetings with sr. management Show less - Prepare budget, define/request resources, mitigate risk, assign contingency value, and set objectives and priorities for the execution of work in line with project scope/budget and client requirements- Conduct review meetings to monitor project progress, and proactively track bottlenecks & related issues to ensure satisfactory compliance to project schedules and key milestones- Coordinate project activities with all involved departments, supervise work results and compare results with guidelines/project plans; recommend eligible/performing employees for rewards and recognitions- Ensure that results are compiled, documented and forwarded to client in required format, as well as the timely and correct presentation and explanation of results- Mitigated 0.6 to 0.8 million USD penalty of a 12 million USD project by understanding the penalty causes, explaining delays caused by client and negotiating effectively Show less - Handled commissioning and acceptance for Fixed network (MSAN, NGN & DSLAM) – project roll out of new site phase wise, Installation, commissioning, performance and acceptance- Monitor performance of subcontractors/partners, escalate problems with regard to quality and interworking, and provide prompt and regular feedback to customers- Attend project review meeting with customers, implement agreed action plan as per agreed standards and deadlines, and interact with customers and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery Show less

  • Program Manager

    Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

  • Regional Project Manager

    Jan 2011 - Nov 2012
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  Etisalat

  Apr 2016 - May 2020

  Project Manager ICT
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  Emircom

  May 2020 - now

  Project Manager