Shankaranarayanan K Pmp , Csm
About Shankaranarayanan K Pmp , Csm
Shankaranarayanan K is a Senior Program Manager at RingCentral, specializing in global cloud operations since 2021. He has extensive experience in telecommunications, having held various leadership roles in companies such as West Corporation, Intrado, and Reliance Communications.
Work at RingCentral
Shankaranarayanan K has been employed at RingCentral as a Senior Program Manager in Global Cloud Operations since 2021. In this role, he focuses on telecommunication operations programs, including managing legal intercept demos with the Department of Telecommunications and Law Enforcement Agencies. He acts as a liaison to leadership teams and executive sponsors, driving program execution and overseeing technical programs to build infrastructure while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Shankaranarayanan K held several roles in the telecommunications sector. He worked at West Corporation as Telecoms Team Lead for the APAC region from 2012 to 2014. He also served as Head of Carrier Strategy & Management at Intrado from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he was Technical Operations Manager at PGi from 2014 to 2016 and Assistant Manager-Core Networks at Reliance Communications from 2007 to 2012. His experience includes managing technical projects and leading teams in various capacities.
Education and Expertise
Shankaranarayanan K holds an MBA in Telecom Management from Anna University, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics & Communication Engineering from the same institution, completing his studies from 2004 to 2007. Earlier, he obtained a Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering from SCAD Polytechnic College, studying from 2001 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in telecommunications and program management.
Achievements in Program Management
In his professional career, Shankaranarayanan K has played a key role in building and scaling Global Service Provider partnership agreements. He is responsible for partnership governance, escalations, and risk management to minimize issues within his projects. His focus on compliance and regulatory requirements has been integral to the success of the technical programs he oversees.