Ashish Kumar Agrawal
About Ashish Kumar Agrawal
Ashish Kumar Agrawal is a DGM Senior Program Manager at American Tower, with extensive experience in project management across telecommunications, financial services, and utilities. He has a background in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and has held various managerial roles at IBM, TCS, Zycus, and Sapient.
Work at American Tower
Currently, Ashish Kumar Agrawal serves as the DGM - Senior Program Manager at American Tower, a position he has held since 2015. He operates from Gurgaon, India, where he is responsible for defining and executing business and IT strategies. His role includes handling P&L responsibilities for complete project portfolios. He leads the architecture and solutioning of various enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at IBM
Before joining American Tower, Ashish Kumar Agrawal worked at IBM as the Deputy Group Manager in IT from 2007 to 2015. His tenure at IBM lasted eight years and took place in Gurgaon, India. In this role, he managed significant IT projects, contributing to his extensive experience in project management within the telecommunications sector.
Career Background in Telecommunications and IT
Ashish Kumar Agrawal has a diverse career background in the telecommunications, financial services, and utilities industries. He began his career at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as an Associate Software Engineer from 1999 to 2000. He also held positions at Zycus and Sapient, where he developed his technical and managerial skills. His experience includes managing projects related to pre-paid and post-paid billing, tower operations, and value-added services.
Education and Expertise
Ashish Kumar Agrawal earned his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, from 1995 to 1999. He is a Sun Certified Architect for J2EE Technology (Level 1). His educational background, combined with his extensive industry experience, equips him with the expertise to lead complex projects and teams effectively.
Project Management Skills and Methodologies
Ashish Kumar Agrawal has a proven track record in project management, particularly in turning around troubled projects and leading them through their entire lifecycle. He is proficient in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. His responsibilities include planning and allocating manpower resources, imparting training, and ensuring the skills enhancement of team members, reflecting his commitment to team development.