Goutham Kumar Sunkara

Director - Product And Solutions Development at Thuraya Telecommunications Company

Goutham Kumar Sunkara has held several roles throughout their work experience. Goutham Kumar started their career at M/s Linkwell Telesystems Pvt Ltd in 1996, where they worked as a Manager (Business Development). Goutham Kumar was responsible for the development and manufacturing of telecom products, specifically PCOs and POS systems. Goutham Kumar remained with the company until 2006.

In 2008, Goutham joined Thuraya Telecommunications Company as a Solution Engineering Team Leader. Goutham Kumar held this position until 2012 when they were promoted to Senior Manager, Product and Solutions Development. In this role, they contributed to the development of the world's toughest satellite phone, the Thuraya XT phone. In 2015, they further advanced in the company, becoming the Director of Product and Solutions Development.

Since 2019, Goutham has been working at Yahsat as an Associate Vice President - Product and Solutions. Further details about their specific responsibilities and achievements in this role are not provided.

Goutham Kumar Sunkara has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in International Trade from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. Goutham Kumar also holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. Additionally, Goutham has a Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Government Polytechnic College.

In terms of certifications, they have obtained various certifications from LinkedIn, including Microsoft Certifications: Exams, Paths, Certifications, and Resources, Designing RESTful APIs, Artificial Intelligence for Students, Creating a Product-Centric Organization, Human-Centered Leadership, Leading in Crisis, Running a Profitable Business: Understanding Financial Ratios, Balancing Multiple Roles as a Leader, Transformational Leadership, Introducing AI to Your Organization, The Practices of High-Performing Employees, Chief Technology Officer Career Guide, How to Ask Productive Questions, Introduction to 5G, Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning, Networking Foundations: Networking Basics, Technology for Product Managers, Critical Thinking for Better Judgement and Decision-Making, Develop Critical-Thinking, Decision-Making, and Problem-Solving Skills, and Problem Solving Techniques.

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Thuraya Telecommunications Company

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Thuraya, is the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE-based Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat), which is a public company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company PJSC. In 2020, Yahsat commenced construction of Thuraya 4-NGS, the next generation telecommunications system, which is scheduled to commence operations in 2024. Established in 1997, Thuraya offers innovative communications solutions to a variety of sectors including energy, government, broadcast media, maritime, military, aerospace and humanitarian NGO. Thuraya’s superior network enables clear communications and uninterrupted coverage across two-thirds of the globe by MSS, quasi-global VSAT coverage and around the world through its unique GSM roaming capabilities. The company’s diverse range of technologically advanced and dependable mobile satellite handsets and broadband devices provide ease of use, value, quality and efficiency. Through relevant partnerships, Thuraya stays ahead by delivering solutions and supporting applications that meet the rapidly transforming nature of market demands. Thuraya remains committed to keeping everyone within reach in any circumstance by making accessible the essential tools required for vital connectivity.