Praveen Kumar Mathur
About Praveen Kumar Mathur
Praveen Kumar Mathur serves as the Director at the Centre For Development of Telematics (C-DOT), where he has extensive experience in developing technical solutions for optical transport networks and mobile backhaul. He has a strong background in project management and business development, with significant expertise in advanced technologies and managed services.
Work at Centre for Development of Telematics
Praveen Kumar Mathur has a long-standing association with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT). He began his career there as a Research Engineer and Program Manager from 1989 to 1995. After a series of roles in the telecommunications industry, he returned to C-DOT in 2015 as Director. In this role, he is responsible for overall policy, strategy, and business development. His previous tenure at C-DOT from 1998 to 2008 as Group Leader involved significant contributions to the development of technical solutions for optical transport networks.
Education and Expertise
Praveen Kumar Mathur studied at the Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, where he focused on Electronics. His educational background supports his extensive experience in advanced technologies such as DWDM, OTN, ASON/WSON, GPON (FTTH), Carrier Ethernet/IP, and Microwave. He specializes in managed services, emphasizing operational support and readiness, and has a strong foundation in ETOM/ITIL based MSTOP processes.
Background in Telecommunications
Praveen Kumar Mathur has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, particularly in developing end-to-end technical solutions for converged optical transport networks and mobile backhaul. His career includes significant roles at Ericsson India, where he served as General Manager and Senior Solutions Architect from 2007 to 2015. His responsibilities encompassed project management, covering various aspects such as analysis, design, resource management, and risk mitigation.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Praveen Kumar Mathur has demonstrated expertise in project management. He has managed projects that involve comprehensive analysis, scope definition, design, cost budgeting, scheduling, and resource management. His skills extend to risk analysis and mitigation, execution planning, monitoring, control, reporting, and project closure. This breadth of experience positions him as a knowledgeable leader in the field.
Business Development Skills
Praveen Kumar Mathur possesses a strong background in business development. His experience includes the preparation of business cases, value argumentation, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and budgeting. These skills are critical for driving strategic initiatives and ensuring the successful implementation of technology solutions in the telecommunications industry.