Trinath Pradhan
About Trinath Pradhan
Trinath Pradhan is a Manager of Operations at American Tower, overseeing site acquisition, energy management, and maintenance projects in Bhubaneswar. He is recognized for implementing cost-saving initiatives and serving as a trainer for operations within the circle.
Work at American Tower
Trinath Pradhan has been serving as the Manager of Operations at American Tower since 2015. In this role, he manages operations across critical areas such as site acquisition, energy management, projects, and operations and maintenance within the zone. He implements cost-saving initiatives aimed at controlling capital and operational expenditures. Pradhan also monitors adherence to service level agreements and quality parameters, focusing on uptime and energy costs. He acts as the single point of contact for operations and maintenance for Reliance Jio within the circle, ensuring effective service delivery.
Previous Experience at Aircel
Before joining American Tower, Trinath Pradhan worked at Aircel as an Assistant Manager in Projects from 2006 to 2009. His tenure lasted three years and took place in Bhubaneswar. This experience contributed to his operational knowledge and skills in project management, which he later applied in his current role.
Education and Expertise
Trinath Pradhan completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical from Utkal University, studying from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in operations management, particularly in energy management and technical aspects of site operations.
Training and Leadership Role
In addition to his managerial responsibilities, Trinath Pradhan serves as a trainer for operations and maintenance within the circle, known by the title 'Dronacharya.' He provides training and guidance to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness among team members. Pradhan also provides status reports to the Circle Head and functional heads based on the management information system for each function at the zonal level.
Vendor and Supplier Management
Trinath Pradhan manages vendor and supplier relationships at the zonal level to ensure service delivery excellence. His role includes ensuring statutory compliance and facilitating audits, which are essential for maintaining operational standards and performance according to the annual operating plan.