Viral Parekh
About Viral Parekh
Viral Parekh is a Technical Architect at Sterlite Tech - Elitecore, where he has worked since 2016, leading technical delivery for major telecom projects in Indonesia. He has extensive experience in software engineering and team mentorship, with a strong track record in project delivery and support.
Work at Sterlite Technologies
Viral Parekh has been serving as a Technical Architect at Sterlite Tech - Elitecore since 2016. In this role, he has been instrumental in leading the technical delivery for significant telecom projects in Indonesia, including collaborations with companies such as PT Sampoerna Telekomunikasi Indonesia and Smartfren. His tenure at Sterlite Tech spans multiple positions, starting as a Software Engineer from 2007 to 2010, progressing to Tech Lead from 2011 to 2014, and then to Sr. Tech Lead from 2014 to 2016 before assuming his current role.
Education and Expertise
Viral Parekh holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Dharmsinh Desai University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His educational background includes a focus on science during his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) studies at National High School, Jamnagar, from 2000 to 2002, and earlier schooling at Municipal High School, Jamnagar, where he completed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in 2000.
Background
Viral Parekh began his career as a Software Engineer at Ganeshaspeaks in 2006, where he worked for one year. He then joined Sterlite Tech - Elitecore, where he progressed through various roles over the years, gaining extensive experience in software development and technical leadership. His career at Sterlite Tech has been marked by a steady rise in responsibilities, culminating in his current position as Technical Architect.
Achievements in Project Delivery
In his role as Technical Architect, Viral Parekh has been responsible for delivering complex projects with a notable accuracy rate of 98% in sprint planning and delivery. He has also played a key role in providing support during System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Go-Live phases for various projects, ensuring successful implementations both onshore and offshore.
Mentorship and Team Leadership
Viral Parekh actively mentors a team of up to 20 members, focusing on enhancing their technical competencies and ensuring effective project delivery. His leadership approach emphasizes building skills within the team, which contributes to the overall success of the projects he oversees.