Abdu Salam Alungal

Abdu Salam Alungal is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, currently serving as Director of Global Infrastructure at du since February 2009, focusing on the development of international telecom networks, including budgeting and planning. Prior to this role, Abdu held the position of Dy.GM at TATA Communications Ltd, where responsibilities included managing submarine cable network administration and traffic forecasting. Experience at VSNL encompassed senior management roles overseeing submarine cable network operations and restoration processes, with a focus on optimizing network performance and minimizing operational costs. Abdu's early career includes a lecturing position in Communications and Computer Engineering at IHRD. Academic credentials consist of a B-Tech in Electronics & Telecommunications from Mahatma Gandhi University and a Business Administration certification from Harvard ManageMentor.