Dhileep Mathew
About Dhileep Mathew
Dhileep Mathew serves as the Wireless Operations Head at Airtel, where he has managed operational expenditure control of 1200 million INR in Kerala and ensured 99.9% network uptime. With extensive experience in network operations and a strong educational background in Electronics and Communications, he has contributed to various roles within Airtel since 2002.
Current Role at Airtel
Dhileep Mathew currently serves as the Wireless Operations Head at Airtel, a position he has held since 2016. He operates from Ernakulam and has been instrumental in managing operational expenditure control, overseeing a budget of 1200 million INR in Kerala. His responsibilities include ensuring a network uptime of 99.9%, leading project rollout and deployment based on network utilization, and implementing strategies to enhance network quality.
Previous Experience at Airtel
Dhileep Mathew has an extensive history with Airtel, having worked in various capacities since 2002. He served as a Senior Engineer from 2002 to 2010, followed by a role as Area Operations Manager from 2010 to 2013, and then as RAN Operations Head ROTN from 2013 to 2015. His experience includes managing both active and passive infrastructure maintenance for BTS, BSC, and MSC, as well as coordinating with strategic partners to improve network operations.
Education and Expertise
Dhileep Mathew holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications from the College of Engineering Trivandrum, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. Prior to this, he earned a Diploma in Electronics from IPT & GPT Shoranur, studying from 1998 to 2001. His foundational education includes completing his SSLC at MNKM HSS Cittilanchery. This educational background supports his expertise in network operations and management.
Operational Achievements
Throughout his career, Dhileep Mathew has focused on reducing operational expenditure and energy costs while improving network quality. He has successfully implemented strategies to minimize repeated failures and enhance the overall call quality experience. His efforts in overseeing network expansion have contributed to maintaining a congestion-free network, which is vital for customer satisfaction.
Strategic Management Skills
Dhileep Mathew is skilled in strategic partner and vendor management, which has been crucial in enhancing network operations. He has been involved in CAPEX and OPEX projection and control, ensuring that financial resources are effectively allocated to support operational goals. His experience in coordinating with strategic partners has further strengthened network performance and reliability.