Kanwal Teja
About Kanwal Teja
Kanwal Teja serves as the Functional Head for Gujarat at American Tower, focusing on site acquisition and project management since 2013. With a diverse background in customer service and operations, he has developed expertise in deployment strategy, estate management, and compliance within the telecommunications sector.
Work at American Tower
Kanwal Teja has been serving as the Functional Head for Gujarat - Site Acquisition and Project Management at American Tower since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for designing and executing the Circle Deployment strategy specifically for the Gujarat region. His responsibilities include managing Capex management and capitalization for the Gujarat Circle, overseeing material planning and forecasting, and conducting site quality and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) test audits. Teja also leads corporate project drives at circle levels for In-Building Solutions (IBS) end-to-end delivery.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Before joining American Tower, Kanwal Teja worked at Vodafone as an Assistant Manager from 2010 to 2013 in Berks, West Berkshire, United Kingdom. In this position, he gained experience in managing various operational aspects of telecommunications. His earlier roles include working as an Assistant Manager in Risk Assessment at HSBC Retail Banking and Wealth Management from 2008 to 2010 in London, where he focused on risk management processes.
Background in Customer Service and Operations
Kanwal Teja began his career in customer service, working as a Senior Customer Service Assistant at Jet Airways from 2001 to 2005 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. He later transitioned to operations, serving as an Assistant Manager at GE Capital from 2005 to 2008 in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. His diverse background in customer service and operations has contributed to his expertise in site acquisition and project management.
Expertise in Site Management and Compliance
Teja has developed expertise in managing estate management for integrated sites through Cell Sites Partner Management (CSP). He handles statutory compliance and Handover-Takeover (HOTO) for acquired sites, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met. His role involves managing rental standardization and geographical structuring of rentals across Gujarat, which is critical for operational efficiency.