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I’m Suresh Kumar, a global techno-business leader with over 20 years of experience across Telecommunications, Software, and IT. I specialize in corporate strategy, international business development, and technology leadership, with a knack for integrating AI and cutting-edge tech to create a competitive advantage. I excel at building and leading high-performing cross-functional teams to drive innovation, revenue growth, and market expansion.
I am passionate about turning complex challenges into practical solutions that align technology with business outcomes. I have a proven track record of guiding organizations through full-cycle product development, go-to-market strategy, and operational excellence while managing P&L and strategic partnerships on a global scale.
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Work Experience
Director Corporate & International Relations at Wi Telecommunications SA
December 1, 2023 - PresentDrove global market expansion through market analysis and strategic partnerships; guided mobile VAS initiatives, digital marketing strategies, and M&A target evaluations; provided strategic growth guidance.
CTO and Director Technology at Mundo Startel SA
February 1, 2017 - June 1, 2025Provided technology vision and strategic direction; led all technical operations to ensure profitability; oversaw Business Continuity Planning and IT infrastructure alignment with business goals.
Vice President Technical at Drug Hub
February 1, 2015 - January 31, 2017Headed product management and marketing for an IoT application platform; managed a global team for PaaS (DSP Builder) and IaaS (HFC2), transitioning products from alpha to production.
Program Project Manager & Solution Architect at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Pvt. Ltd.
August 1, 2012 - January 31, 2015Acted as Product Owner for a next-generation data platform, crafted product roadmap, and executed initial feature sets; mentored a team of product managers.
Director IT & CIO at Infinity Communications Limited – Tanzania
October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012Led the NextGen integration platform for AOL Mail; created AOL Webmail plug-in program and roadmap, launched AOL Sync, and conceptualized social media integrations.
Product / Delivery Manager at Apalya Technology Pvt. Ltd
February 1, 2011 - September 30, 2011Built the business case for a next-generation document classification system; managed Mobile TV SLAs and cross-functional delivery teams.
Program Manager & Technical Advisor at GTR Group
December 1, 2008 - January 31, 2011Designed and managed a multi-location Data Centre; API and database integrations for 85 websites to enable M-Commerce deployments.
Delivery Manager (VAS) at Value First Messaging Pvt Ltd
September 1, 2007 - November 30, 2008Managed delivery of SMS messaging services as a virtual mobile operator.
General Manager Software Development at SDUK Limited
November 1, 2004 - August 31, 2007Re-engineered legacy software and redesigned architecture; implemented a configuration manager across 17,000 terminals in India and 30,000 client ends in the UK.
Group GM - IT at Maral Overseas Limited (LNJ Bhilwara Group – India)
February 1, 2004 - November 30, 2004Developed ERP across 9 locations; designed a Mixed Media VPN for 3 factories.
Vice President at Info Serve India Pvt. Ltd.
June 1, 2002 - January 31, 2004Layed network and VPN infrastructure; delivered customized solutions for national and international clients.
Sr. Project Manager at Numen Technology India Ltd.
April 1, 1997 - May 31, 2002Launched IT initiatives to enhance quality and productivity; collaborated with American & German partners for business development.
Project Manager at SOTAS India Inc.
January 1, 1995 - March 31, 1997O.E. marketing of telecom components; led projects including Intelligent Billing System, GPRS, and NMS.
Project Head & Engineering Specialist at IEC Software Ltd.
February 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995Managed E-commerce, Smart School, and EBA projects; led engineers for product management and support, achieving 110% YoY growth.
Group GM - IT at Maral Overseas Limited (LNJ Bhilwara Group)
February 1, 2004 - November 30, 2004Successfully developed and implemented ERP applications (across 9 locations) of the company; designed and implemented a Mixed Media Network of VPN for 3 factories.
Director IT & CIO at Infinity communications limited – (Tanzania)
October 1, 2011 - September 1, 2012Led the product effort that created a new platform for integrations for NextGen to AOL Mail, an email service with 30M monthly unique visitors and $100M in annual revenue. Created AOL Webmail’s Plug-in Program and developed the roadmap, which resulted in over 3 million plug-ins being installed. Launched a revamped AOL Sync product supporting 1200 mobile devices. Conceptualized social media integrations for AOL Mail with Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Product / Delivery Manager at Apalya technology Pvt. Ltd – HYDERABAD (India)
February 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011Developed a concept and successful business case for a next-generation document classification management system, generating one million dollars in orders on the day it was released. Managed Mobile TV service level agreements (SLA's) and led the cross-functional technical and service delivery team.
Program Manager & Technical Advisor at GTR GROUP – DUBAI - (Afghanistan KABUL)
December 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011Designed and managed a multi-location Data Centre, including the first data center in Afghanistan. Performed system integration with API and databases for 85 websites to convert to M-Commerce business deployment.
Delivery Manager (VAS) at Value first Messaging Pvt Ltd –(Startup) (India)
September 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008Managed the delivery of SMS messaging services as a virtual mobile operator.
General Manager Software Development at SDUK Limited –India / UK
November 1, 2004 - August 1, 2007Responsible for re-engineering legacy software and re-designing architecture. Implemented a configuration manager across 17,000 terminals in India and 30,000 client ends in the UK.
Vice President at Info serve India Pvt. Ltd., - (Technical) - India & (Remote Zurich)
June 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004Accountable for laying the network and VPN infrastructure and providing customized solutions for National & International clients.
Sr. Project Manager at Numen Technology India Ltd., Ahmedabad (India)
April 1, 1997 - May 1, 2002Strategically planned and launched numerous IT initiatives for enhancing quality and productivity. Worked closely with American & German technology partners for business development.
Project Manager at SOTAS India Inc. (India / Remote USA)
January 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997Handled O.E. marketing of various Telecom Components and Sub-Assemblies. Handled key projects including an Intelligent Billing System, GPRS, and NMS.
Project Head & Engineering Specialist at IEC Software Ltd., (India & Remote Malasia)
February 1, 1994 - December 1, 1995Handled various projects including E-Commerce, Smart School, and EBA. Led engineers for product management and technical support, attaining business growth of 110% over the previous year.
Education
MBA at NIMS (B School), Delhi, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008PMP at PMI, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008Six Sigma Black Belt at QAI, Singapore
January 1, 2011 - February 4, 2026AI for Business Professionals Masterclass at The Economic Times
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025AI for Business Professionals Masterclass at The Economic Times
January 1, 2025 - February 4, 2026ITIL Certification at ITIL
January 1, 2019 - February 4, 2026MBA at NIMS (B School), Delhi, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008PMP Certification at PMI
January 1, 2008 - February 4, 2026Six Sigma Black Belt at QAI - Singapore
January 1, 2011 - February 4, 2026AI for Business Professionals Masterclass at The Economic Times
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025ITIL - certified at ITIL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019MBA at NIMS (B School)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008PMP – Certified at PMI
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008Six Sigma (Black belt) at QAI - Singapore
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor’s degree in economics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1985ITIL - certified
January 1, 2019 - February 4, 2026AI for Business Professionals Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025ITIL Certification
January 1, 2019 - February 4, 2026PMP
January 1, 2008 - February 4, 2026Six Sigma Black Belt
January 1, 2011 - February 4, 2026Bachelor's degree in Engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor's degree in Economics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1985ITIL Certified
January 1, 2019 - February 4, 2026PMP Certification
January 1, 2008 - February 4, 2026Six Sigma Black Belt
January 1, 2011 - February 4, 2026AI for Business Professionals Masterclass
January 1, 2025 - February 4, 2026Bachelor’s degree in engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor’s degree in economics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1985AI for Business Professionals Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025ITIL - certified
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019PMP – Certified
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008Six Sigma (Black belt)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Industry Experience
Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education, Media & Entertainment
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