Rajesh Gangadhar
About Rajesh Gangadhar
Rajesh Gangadhar serves as the Chief Technology & Product Officer at STL Access Solutions, where he focuses on technology transformation in the open networking domain. He has over two decades of experience in technology development and management across various companies, including Charter Communications and Sprint.
Work at Sterlite Technologies
Rajesh Gangadhar serves as the Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTO/CPO) at STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited, specifically within STL Access Solutions. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's focus on technology transformation and innovation in the open networking domain. His leadership has been instrumental in developing virtualized, disaggregated, programmable, and open wireless and wireline last mile access products. His role emphasizes collaboration across functional organizations to meet business objectives.
Previous Experience at Charter Communications
Before joining STL, Rajesh Gangadhar worked at Charter Communications as the Director of Wireless Engineering & Technology Development from 2012 to 2017. During his five-year tenure in Herndon, VA, he was responsible for overseeing various technology initiatives and engineering projects, contributing to the advancement of wireless technologies within the organization.
Career Background in Telecommunications
Rajesh Gangadhar has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. He worked at Sprint as a Manager of Technology Development from 2005 to 2008, following his role as a Technology Strategist at Nextel Communications, Inc. from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he served as a Principal Technology Consultant at LCC International from 1994 to 2001. His career has been marked by a focus on technology development and strategic innovation.
Education and Expertise
Rajesh Gangadhar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and International Management from the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering from Villanova University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from PSG College of Technology in Coimbatore, India. His educational background supports his expertise in vendor management, contract negotiations, and technology migration.
Achievements in Technology Development
Rajesh Gangadhar is recognized for his role in establishing strategic collaborations and fostering teamwork across various functional organizations. He has a proven track record in the validation and commercialization of new technology solutions, particularly in the context of open networking. His contributions have significantly advanced the development of innovative technology products in the telecommunications industry.