Dr.meenakshisundaram

Dr. Meenakshisundaram Ph.D has a vast and diverse work experience in the field of telecommunications and information technology. Dr.Meenakshisundaram is currently the AVP Managed Services Program Director and Chief Technology Officer - Smart Africa at Tata Communications Transformation Services (TCTS). In this role, they are responsible for overseeing managed services, ICT, and PMO activities, with a focus on cybersecurity, network planning, and digital transformation.

Prior to their current position, Dr. Meenakshisundaram worked at Future Communications Company as the General Manager ICT - Operations, Cyber Security & Project Director (PMO). Here, they managed projects and revenue, led program management and governance, and played a key role in driving cyber security operations and infrastructure development.

Their extensive tenure at Tata Communications Transformation Services (TCTS) includes various roles such as General Manager - ICT Managed Services Global Operations, Director ICT Business Operations, Deputy General Manager - Solutions & Service Delivery, Senior Manager - Projects & Pre-Sales, and Manager - Projects. These positions involved overseeing global operations, managing projects and pre-sales activities, and ensuring efficient service delivery.

Dr. Meenakshisundaram also gained experience as a Technology Manager at NCDEX (National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange), where they contributed to the organization's technology management. Additionally, they worked as an Assistant Manager Networks at TATA Communications (VSNL) and as a Senior Engineer Networks at TATA Communications (TISL).

Overall, Dr. Meenakshisundaram Ph.D has demonstrated a strong expertise in telecommunications, ICT, cyber security, and project management throughout their career.

Dr. Meenakshisundaram Ph.D has a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Madras, which they obtained between 2004 and 2006. Dr.Meenakshisundaram also holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Network and Security from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

In addition to their formal education, Dr. Meenakshisundaram has obtained several certifications in the field of information security and project management. These certifications include Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from ISACA, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from ISACA, Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge - CCSK from the Cloud Security Alliance, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor - Information Security Certification from UKAS, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer - Information Security Certification from the Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM), ITIL Service Management Expert from EXIN, ITIL - Managing Across Life Cycle (MALC) from EXIN, ITIL - Continual Service Improvement from EXIN, ITIL - Service Design from EXIN, Project Management - PRINCE2 Practitioner from APMG-International, ITIL - Service Strategy from EXIN, ITIL - Service Operations from EXIN, ITIL - Service Transition from EXIN, ITIL - Foundation from EXIN, Project Management - PRINCE2 Foundation from APMG-International, Juniper Network Certified Internet Specialist - Enterprise Routing from Juniper, Cisco Certified Internet Work Expert (Routing & Switching, Q) from Cisco, Business Excellence - Quality Management Assessor - Telecom from EXIM BANK COMORES SA, and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer - Servers & Exchange from Microsoft.

The obtained years for the certifications range from 2004 to 2020, with the latest certification being obtained in April 2020.