Aravind KS, PMP®,MBA

Experience

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  Bharti Airtel Limited

  Sept 2006 - Jan 2011

  L2 Engineer

  1) Handled ATNT,BT ,Verizon Leased line Fault complaints through NMS Monitoring & Troubleshooting.

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  Tata Communications Transformation Services (TCTS)

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2017

  1 Project Manager managing AT&T infrastructure IT projects of Shell managed Services. 2 Reviewing Project documents and conduct kick off call . 3 Requirements gathering and baseline project plan in GPS and Viewops. 4 Procurement management and Vendor engagement during project Implementation 5 Change Management and Implementation activity follow up post change schedule. 6 Managing end to end solution and weekly review meeting with stakeholders on project progress. 7 Project tracking through activities in GPS and closure Show less • Kick off call with customer to understand service delivery from inception through completion.• Managing SEACOM submarine IPL and IP MPLS network for Service provider & Enterprise customers• Consult with various stakeholders to review service delivery project proposals to determine goals; time-frame, and procedures for accomplishing tasks; allotment of resources.• Formulate and define technical scope and objectives of the service delivery Request • Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks related to the delivery.• Coordinate and respond to requests for changes from original specifications• Assigns duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to Implementation Leads.• Releasing all Implementation reports in agreed format and timelines• Ensuring smooth handover all delivered circuits to Service Assurance Team• Keeping track of all consumable inventories in coordination with Field staff. Show less 1)Handling as per PMO (Project Management Office) guidelines for deliveries of Transmission, IP& Data, International projects for Vodafone Fixed Network UK.2)Review Business case and raise request for resource engagement through ORMT (Operational Request Management tool).3)Conduct project kick off meetings, timely communication of project progress and completion of project interim milestones.4)Proactive monitoring of the plan and detects delays as early as possible and engage resources through project plan.5)Successfully completed Continuity network project to provide multi service platform resiliency for customers HSBC, AVIVA, CENTRICA, and TESCO using DWDM upgrade.6)Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with proven abilities in completing projects on Revenue generating projects, Network Augmentation & Optimisation ,Core Transmission ,IP& Data and Switch closure programmes Show less

  • Project Manager- AT&T

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Implementation Manager- SEACOM

    Dec 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Project Manager-Vodafone UK

    Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
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  IBM

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  Project Manager

  • Managing IT Infra and networking proposals and projects for Bombardier-Aerospace.• During proposal development doing requirements gathering and prepare SOW based on new infra build, resource estimation, ROM and request quotes from suppliers NTT DATA and AT&T• Proposal submission for Fixed or T&M contract with client based on SOW using pricing tools.• Post proposal approval managing projects using IBM standard PM process and using IBM tools.• Provide effective and timely communication to key stakeholders. Communicate project requirements to site representatives, contractors and contacts. • Establish Project Plan/Schedule and obtain customer acceptance• Provide timely project reporting to customer and stakeholders using IBM standard tools• Manage risks and issues by establishing Risk and Issues Registers and maintain throughout project lifecycle• Procurements management for supplier PO and invoicing for Fixed & T&M projects. Show less

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  AstraZeneca

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2021

  Senior Project Manager

  1 Enabling successful delivery of Key profile programmes in manufacturing sites for IT operations and synergy with Campus IT for any new deployment of IT systems.2 Managed NOC 2.0 programme for integration of Solarwinds and Netbrain tools adaptation to network operations.3 Implementation of Cyber Security & Risk Identification tool for the global site deployment in Manufacturing sites for IT/OT systems.3Stakeholder engagement on Cyber-x tools adaptation globally for security threats and Alerts 4 Engagement with NOC team Go live for Events & Alerts monitoring and decommissioning of EMC Smarts .5 Weekly Status review and Risk register for periodic updates and presentation to leadership on milestones and progress for each phase.6 Third party Solarwinds and Netbrain weekly meetings and documentations for use cases. Show less

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  Inspira Enterprise

  Dec 2021 - Jan 2023

  Technical Project Manager

  1 Managing Inspira Enterprise Middle east & Africa clients for SIEM, Splunk & OT Environments.2 Engagement with OEM and Cyber Security Analysts for Implementation 3 Handling status updates, Cadence and Governance for Global deliveries across multi vendors 4 Security & Risk assessment and VAPT for banking customers5 OT site implementation for Oil & Refinery and SIEM Q Radar deployment

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  Rockwell Automation

  Feb 2023 - now

  Project Manager-Network & Cyber Security Services

  • Managed manufacturing site IDC build, PLC & SCADA upgrades, IDMZ & OT-Cyber Security Implementation for Global accounts.• Oversaw project budget monitoring for As sold margin and Finance forecast, ensuring Margin efficiency from Initiation to project closure.• Engaged in procurement with Channel Partners for negotiation and supplier management.• Implemented project Risk/contingency management for Productivity Improvement/Cost Impact and worked on Risk mitigation efforts for improvement. Show less