Arvind Kumar

CEO

Delhi, India29 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in telecommunications policy and regulatory issues.
Led initiatives to enhance broadband access in India.
Strong background in managing IT and telecom projects.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Expert with extensive experience in policy formulation and project management.

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3GBroadbandBroadcast Media PolicyBusiness StrategyData Center ManagementEthernetGSMIPIT Project & Program ManagementIntegrationIntelligent NetworksLTEManaged ServicesManagementNGN

About

Policy, Management and Regulatory specialist working as a Director General , Software Technology Park of India (STPI). Promoting IT/ITES services in the country. Focusing on software product cluster in the country by enabling start up eco system in the country. Previously worked as an advisor handling various important issues related to telecom and broadcasting sector at Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Deep knowledge of Government Policies, Legal matters and Regulatory issues in Telecommunications, , Broadcast media , IT sector, spectrum valuation. net neutrality, OTT, cloud services, Block chain Technology with extensive experience in framing rules and Regulations . Experience also includes working with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) as Rapporteur on the issues related to 'Migration to Next Generation Network (NGN) including OTT, cloud computing, security and privacy related issues. Close interaction with IT industry and start ups working in various domain. Strong technical background. Obtained degree from one of the most repute institute of India. Able to think and act strategically and operationally. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Experience

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Chairman

Apr 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos · Delhi, India

Mtnlstpi it services limited.

Director Board of Directors

Apr 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Software technology parks of india

Director General

Dec 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos · Delhi, India

Telecom regulatory authority of india(trai)

5 roles

ADVISOR (Broadcasting & Cable Services)

Mar 2018 – Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Handled various issues related to tariff and Quality of services for Broadcasting sector, Has been instrumental in framing Recommendation on Television Audience Measurement and Rating System in India. Also worked on recommendations on Up-linking and downlinking guidelines for broadcasters and License conditions for DTH service providers. Determination of reserve price and various other conditions for FM Radio.

Advisor (Broadband and Policy Analysis)

Jan 2016 – Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Designed and architected PM-WANI concept to proliferate Wi-Fi in the Country, I have also been been instrumental in framing Recommendations to Government on Bharat-Net. Also given various recommendation to Government on proliferation of Broadband in the Country. Recommendation to Government on Data Privacy and Security issues.

Advisor (Network, Spectrum and Licensing)

Dec 2010 – Jan 2016 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Has been instrumental in valuation and Reserve price of various IMT spectrum bands. Has also been instrumental in introducing Long Run Incremental Costing Methodology(LRIC) and Pure LRIC for determination of Mobile Termination charges in the Country. Developed cost models for calculating Access Facilitation Charges for Cable Landing Station. Recommendation on Indigenous Manufacturing in India

Joint Advisor (Interconnection)

Mar 2006 – Dec 2010 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Determination of Interconnect Usage Charges for telecom sector. Created a framework for Interconnection among various telecom service providers. Introduction of Interoperable toll free system in the country. Recommendation to Government on National Numbering Plan.

Deputy Advisor (Fixed Network)

Feb 2004 – Mar 2006 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Handled various issues related to determination of Access Deficit Charges (ADC). Determination of Interconnect Usage charges. Migration of WLL subscribers to full Mobile services. Issues related to National Long Distance services and International Long Distance services.