Vinod Kumar

Experience

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  Macmillan India Ltd

  Sept 1994 - Sept 1996

  Service Engineer

  1. Responsibilities include installation and maintenance of Monotype & Linotype Laser comp equipment, PCs of various architecture and all I/O Devices2. Installation, administration and maintenance of 300 nodes multiple server (LAN) architecture networked through Novell Netware 3.11, 3.12 and 4.1 designed using structured CAT-5 UTP cabling and Ethernet switching techniques3. Configuration of workstations to access the main server on different platforms4. Maintenance of SUN Workstation & Motorola Multiplexer at Macmillan’s 64 kbps5. Satellite Link to clients in Germany and Amsterdam Show less

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  BPL Wireless Telecommunications Ltd

  Sept 1996 - Mar 2000

  Senior Project Engineer- BPL Wireless Telecom Ltd

  1. Designed and Implemented the Main Paging Control Terminal at Manglore and 6 sub centers Includes Mysore,Udupi,Kasargode,Shimoga and ,Karwar in North / South Karnataka which generated a revenue of Rs 50 lakhs per month.2. Member of Core Technical Team designed and implemented the three state connectivity between Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu where I had exhibited my technical co-ordination and rapport skills. Backbone was setup on DoT leased lines and Dial UP.

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  ICICI Infotech / ICICI Bank

  Mar 2000 - Mar 2001

  Channel Supervisor - ICICI Bank Ltd

  Designed and Implemented 75 ATMs and 15 Branches of ICICI Bank’s WAN / LAN network connecting Base 24 Mumbai switch including procurement and vendor negotiation for the equipments in Kerala,Pondichery and Coimbatore

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  Banyan Networks

  May 2001 - May 2003

  Project Co-ordinator - Banyan Networks (P) Ltd

  1. Member of the R&D team who developed the DIAS (DIRECT INTERNET ACCESS SYSTEM) won the order for all circles of India’s Domestic Telecom Service Provider BSNL after successful co-ordination with TEC and PQT team from BSNL for Telecom Equipment Certification.2. Provided presales support and Liasoning to win the order for System Integration from Air India, SBI Delhi, Northern Command J&K, MTNL Mumbai, Southern Railways and HPCL Visakhapatnam for nearly 2 crores.

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  Asianet Satellite Communications Ltd

  May 2003 - May 2005

  Project in Charge NOC - Asianet Satellite Communications Ltd. (DATA Line Ltd.)

  1. Designed and established Central NOC at Cochin for Asianet to manage 30 PoPs across the state Backbone on Fiber.2. Designed and Implemented IT Mission Kerala’s internet backbone in a span of 3 days.3. Provided live support for broadcasting Asianet TV from Malappuram during the Bye Election.4. Successfully negotiated for winning Networking order for Indian Naval base Internet facility comprising 100 links.

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  TATA COMMUNICATIONS LTD (VSNL )

  May 2005 - now

  May 05 till date -- Team Leader – RF Operations Kerala - Tata Communications Ltd (VSNL) Ernakulam

  1. Member of Planning and Implementation team successfully setup the VPN for BPL Cellular, Malayala Manorama, Geojith Securities in co-ordination with various teams in a span of 3 months during the year 2005.2. Liasoning for ROW approval from Govt Authorities for VSNL Retail Business unit to roll out the Internet Broad Band in 8 districts.3. Great achievement made by the delivery of 50 complex RF links migrated from other providers to MMDS and Point to Point during the year 2006.4. Planning, Installation, Configuration and Implemented 10 more BTS which added 100 more customers in Kerala on WiMAX during 2007.5. Planned, Installed, Configured and Implemented the migration of WiMAX from MMDS at 18 locations in Kerala, 6 locations in Hyderabad and 4 locations in Coimbatore comprising 300 customers.6. Setup all India database for RF NOC in co-ordination with all teams across the country in a span of one month.7. Major Project done by well planning and implemented the migration of 30 customers on WiMAX by setting up BTS within 4 hours at Trichur during Major breakdown. Show less

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  Tata Communications LTD

  May 2005 - now

  Team Leader - Ops

  • Setting-up the VPN for BPL Cellular, Malayala Manorama, Geojith Securities in co-ordination with various teams in a span of 3 months during the year 2005 as a member of planning and implementation team • Liaising for ROW approval from government authorities for VSNL Retail Business unit to roll-out the internet broad band in 8 districts• Configuring, planning, installation and implementation of BTS for adding more customers in the region • Monitoring multiple projects from conceptualization and visualization to technology mapping and final execution of projects; conducting need assessment and preparing blueprint for the organization• Ensuring timely completion & delivery of project to the client; extending production support for multiple applications• Implementing effective measures, developing new procedures & processes to streamline operations, enhancing service efficiency, monitoring the system and reporting of all initiatives taken for a project• Planning for day-to-day activities, production schedules and allocating work for achieving monthly project targets• Attending management meetings, client meetings, report on overall quality status, escalation of issues and conduct post mortem on projects across domains• Suggesting technology-based solutions for enhancing functional efficiency and achieving business excellence• Holding review meetings towards monitoring progress of the project as per schedule / budgets, ensuring timely completion and delivery of project to the client; extending production support for applications• Preparing/creating MIS report and presenting it to the concerned department; formulating company performance reports and analyzing them as per company prospect Show less