Management Project
Resume:
Vijayasheela Vellasamy
***** ***** ***** *****, *****,VA
***********@*****.***
CAREER PROFILE
Manage advanced mobile telecom infrastructure projects including planning, scheduling, network implementation
and deployment. Direct vendor/customer relationship and communication in a fast-paced, deadline driven
environment. Sharpened and broadened influencing ability towards key target audiences by a continued integration
of marketing, communication and business development strategy with focus on achieving winning propositions.
Experience in challenging environments covering multiple disciplines such as radio access network (RAN 2G &
3G), LTE, customer marketing & communications, portfolio awareness, pricing, branding, share of voice, customer
relationship management, technical pre-sales, tender management, network dimensioning and product testing.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) – 2007 - 2008
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA
Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Hons) 2000 - 2002
THE NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY - TNTU Nottingham UK
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
December 2011 – Jan 2015
Sprint Nextel Corporation (Herndon, VA)
Senior Technical Project Manager, Network Development Engineering
Provide technical project management and expertise for projects that include project procurement, integration, time, cost,
scope, planning and initiation, status update, execution, timing, functionality and quality project goals and requirements;
development of new applications, new technology market deployments, end to end testing, network readiness testing, field
integration testing, day to day tracking for operational and market readiness; RF, RAN, and device technical analysis;
requirement gathering and formation; technology and technical evaluations; drive test coordination; vendor selection,
management and coordination; reporting and executive briefings. Utilized Agile/Scrum software development methodology
in implementing both software application and report development.
Accomplishments:
The following projects have been worked and completed successfully for Alcatel Lucent vendor:
Successfully executed Sprint NV 3.0 Small Cells LTE FIT implementation for 1.9GHz in NYU, NY.
Successfully executed Sprint NV 2.5 4G LTE FIT implementation for 1.9GHz and 800MHz in Walpole, MA and
Augusta, GA respectively.
Successfully executed Sprint NV 2.0 4G LTE FIT implementation in Los Angeles, CA
Successfully executed Sprint NV 1.5 LTE FIT implementation in Boston, MA
Successfully executed Sprint NV 1.0 LTE FIT implementation in New Jersey.
Accountabilities:
• Manage/validate end to end small cells deployment/network roll out programs that cover SOW, change request,
site acquisition, commercial agreement, ordering, BOM, RF design analysis, pre/post drive, site development,
room readiness, backhaul procurement, installation, integration, provisioning and integration.
• Manage site construction – Tracking product delivery to site.CAD/Design/Construction Drawing (CD) review.
Building Systems, HVAC, emergency generators. Municipality, environmental and utility requirements. Validate
fiber cable/antenna connectivity and integration to existing live network element systems.
• Work as a Prime Integrator, consolidating multiple vendor products to perform IOT testing and validation in the
lab and field providing seamless system integration.
• Financial Management - Executed contract value and managed cost strategy of up to USD 300M per year.
Negotiating scope, financial terms, CR and conditions with vendor.
• Work with vendor management for 3rd party products/partners/subcontractor for a holistic cost effective and full
turnkey solutions.
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• Work with IT for EMS/alarm/OM/PM development for LTE products.
• Work closely with technology and operations to bring risk related integration efforts and align business
standards/security compliance requirements.
• Manage monthly project dashboard for senior management review to track -Schedule, budget variances, Key risk
factors and issues.
• Performing requirement analysis, use-case development and developing User Acceptance test plans based on
SDLC process.
• Develop NRT(Network Readiness Testing) and FIT( Field Integration Testing) strategy/test plan for each NV
programs with various NDE groups like CORE, RAN, MME, eCSFB and devices team.
• Coordinate CR, CIQ, CMC,LLD, HLD, MOPs, release notes and other technical documentation with OEMs.
• Host weekly calls between 3G/4G Sprint teams, OEM and EMS for project tracking and execution.
• Facilitation and coordination of NRT and FIT test cases testing status, test logs and Sprint approvals.
• Develop required project documentation identifying project goals, KPIs, tasks and generating content consistent to
meet objectives and quality standards. Used doc control and HP Quality Center/HP PPM for reporting.
• Facilitation and coordination of all open ARs in NRT and FIT to closure with SW fixes and resolution.
• Host NRT and FIT exit review meetings for each SW release covering LTE network elements like NPO, SAM A,
SAM B, PGW, SGW, MME and eNB.
• Execution of seamless transition to deployment team after each NV FIT completion.
• Worked on Agile methodologies which includes : 1) Scrum Project management framework for incremental
product development using cross-functional, self-organizing teams of 5 - 9 members. 2) Extreme Programming
(XP) - Disciplined approach for incremental product development focusing on continuous customer involvement,
planning, testing and integration. 3) Lean - Iterative approach to “Value Stream” delivery, eliminating waste and
focusing solely on the highest value features. 4) Kanban - Continual delivery framework focused on creation of
products/solutions via enabling efficient workflow and limiting Work in Progress (WIP).
March 2009 – December 2010
Ericsson Malaysia
Customer Marketing Manager, Strategy & Marketing Division
Accomplishments:
Mobile Backhaul Roadshow, Revenue Storm (Go To Market) Workshop, Media Roundtable – Sustaining the Brand
Promise, Sales & Marketing Summit, Mobile Innovation Village (MIV) Showcase for rural connectivity, Mobile
Broadband Summit, Optical Network Roadshow, RBS 6000 Roadshow, Green Initiatives Presentation, GSM
Packet Abis Presentation, EDGE Evolution Presentation
Accountabilities:
• Execute value and innovation based engagement and product presentations with Ericsson key stakeholder
customers, especially tier 1 (BOD) and tier 2 (CxO) level to grow market share in all KAM. Cultivate and
maintain a strong network of contacts among the KAM, MU, BU, government (MCMC, MOSTI, and
MDec), targeted audience and other identified external parties.
• Execute branding awareness campaign to customers via innovative marketing channels ( MMS, EDM, etc)
and customer relationship management activities (movie night, team building)
• Design & implement business innovation factory within Ericsson Malaysia to communicate successes and
value to customers via marketing channels (roadshow, showcase, and summit).
• Assist KAM in developing go-to-market plans, elevator pitches & KAM newsletters for promoting
products and services to customers, especially key decision makers and relevant parties.
• Assist in design and development of media campaign to highlight competitor’s weaknesses in
professionalism and objectivity
June 2004 – February 2009
Ericsson Malaysia
Radio Access Network Engineer, Solutions Division
Accomplishments:
• Played key role as RAN Solution Engineer in securing WCDMA green field contract with U-Mobile
Malaysia.
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• Instrumental in developing Radio Network Solution for Telenor Second Vendor Swap Out tender. Ericsson
has successfully maintained sole supplier status for GrameenPhone coupled with 2G RAN expansion
contract.
• Actively involved in securing EDGE nationwide deployment for DiGi Telecom Malaysia.
• Planned, organized and successfully conducted workshops on P5 SW release for Maxis Malaysia which
has led to new purchase of innovative HSPA features and smooth network upgrade.
• Played a pivotal role in securing RAN contract for 2G tender with Indosat Indonesia and 3G Smart
Philippines.
Pre-Sales Activities
• Coordinated RAN pre-sales strategy to local and South East Asia customers such as Maxis, DiGi Telecom,
U-Mobile, Celcom, GrameenPhone, Smart, Excelcom through technical presentations and roadshows.
• Successfully developed a cost effective solutions for radio products with price analysis for RBSs and site
materials based on customer requirement.
• Provided technical expertise to Key Account teams in responding to Statement of Compliances, Request
for Proposal clarifications and building up customers network infrastructure planning.
• Responsible for Radio Network planning, dimensioning and preparation of link budget analysis.
Formulated Bill of Material for GSM RBS 2000 Products, WCDMA RBS 3000 Products, Kathrein
Antenna system with feeders, Site Material (Battery Backup, Distribution Frame) & Installation Material.
• Defined and implemented a database that maintains information on WRAN Node B Software Licensing
used in network expansion and software upgrades
• Actively provided consultation to the customers through feature analysis by presenting technical
workshops within the GSM and WCDMA radio network area plus provided recommendations on BSS and
WRAN feature parameters to improve overall radio network performance and radio sites optimization.
• Worked on business case studies on how to optimize CAPEX and OPEX for Ericsson in terms of TCO
(Total Cost Of Ownership). Program/Project Cost Estimations and Budgeting, Return of Investment
(ROI), Payback Periods, NPVs, Profit and Loss and Cost Management.
• Provide cost effective solutions for radio products with price analysis for RBS’s and site materials based
on customer requirement.
LTE Scope Of Work
• LTE tender management ( Bill Of Quantity, Statement Of Compliance, Solution reports ).IOT testing, LTE
devices, LTE link budget analysis. LTE business case ( enriched multimedia services for subscribers) LTE
capacity & coverage dimensioning for existing 3G network ( overlay) - subs, traffic profile, value added
services. LTE RAN solution (Hardware e-Node B, Software and Services). LTE voice call ( IMS based )
and high definition video streaming.
• Understanding of VoIP & TCP/IP technologies, terminology, and implementations which create
convergence across network ecosystems.
Dec 2002 – May 2004
Western Digital Malaysia,
Engineer, Head/Media Engineering
• Conducted root cause analysis on HSA & media by performing component level testing such as VMI
(Visual Mechanical inspection), QST (Quasi Static Tester), DET (Dynamic Electrical Tester) & OSA
(Optical Scanning Analysis).Co-ordinated team to execute action items based on Fault Analysis findings
and Drive Integration reports after evaluating risks, pros & cons.
• Developed process and procedures to screen out failures at component level to assure only reliable/good
parts will be built into drive. Provided regular reports to internal departments on Head/Media observations,
actions to be implemented and improvement plans to overcome repeated failure category.
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Radio Network Skills
• Ericsson WCDMA RAN P7,W10 Softwares and Kathrein Antenna System (inclusive of ASC, TMA, RET,
RIU) and RBS Installation materials
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• Complete Ericsson RBS 2000, 3000 and the latest 6000 Series portfolio with corresponding power and
battery backup.
Tools
• CLP (Cell Load Planner) – for capacity dimensioning and traffic profile to get the number of RBS and the
configuration types. Excel based with macros.
• TCPU (TEMS Cell Planner Universal) – for coverage planning whereby to comply the desired signal
strength and % of coverage needed by customer.
• GPRS A-bis dimensioning tool & ECP (Ericsson Configuration Portfolio)
• RNPT (Radio Network Planning Tool) – for coverage and capacity dimensioning to get the number of
Node B, Channel Element, UL & DL loading and coverage area.
Skills Summary
Project/Program Management
Portfolio Management
Technology Development Management
Business/Technology Architecture
Financial Planning
Budget management
Committee and Policy Management
SOX/Compliance
Audit Reponses
Business Strategy
Process Management
Process Improvement
Presentation and reporting to Executives
Back-Office Operations
Professional Presentations
SDLC
Agile/Scrum
Sales and business development skills
Customer insight
Negotiation, influencing and argumentation skills
Presentation and communication skills
International Experience
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