Vivek Kumar
About Vivek Kumar
Vivek Kumar serves as the Core Lead for Strategy, Architecture, and Engineering at Airtel, a position he has held since 2016. He has a diverse background in telecommunications, having worked at Reliance Telecommunications, Nokia, and CSS Corp.
Work at Airtel
Vivek Kumar has been serving as the Core Lead in Strategy, Architecture, and Engineering at Airtel since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and engineering projects within the company. His tenure at Airtel spans over eight years, during which he has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing the company's telecommunications infrastructure and services.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Airtel, Vivek Kumar worked at several notable companies in the telecommunications sector. He was employed at Reliance Telecommunications Limited as an Engineer focusing on GPRS and VAS from 2006 to 2008. Following that, he worked at Nokia as an Engineer in Packet Core from 2008 to 2010 and later as a Consultant at NSN in 2011. Additionally, he spent a brief period at CSS Corp as a Specialist for Ericsson in Kenya in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Vivek Kumar has a solid educational background in science and technology. He studied at Ewing Christian College, University of Allahabad, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2001 to 2004. He continued his studies at the University of Allahabad, achieving another Bachelor's degree from 2004 to 2006. He also attended K.R.R. Inter College and Bhilai Institute of Technology, further enhancing his academic credentials.
Career Timeline
Vivek Kumar's career in telecommunications began in 2006 when he joined Reliance Telecommunications Limited. He transitioned to Nokia in 2008, where he worked for two years before moving to a consulting role in 2011. His experience includes a brief stint at CSS Corp in Kenya. Since 2016, he has been with Airtel, where he has taken on significant responsibilities in strategy and engineering.