Rajesh Mhatre

CEO

Singapore, Singapore21 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven expertise in technology strategy and product management.
  • Led digital transformation initiatives across AI/ML and 5G.
  • Strong advocate for AI and automation integration in telecom.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications and Cloud Services expert with a focus on AI and automation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementTechnology Strategy

Other Skills

5GAI/MLAgile MethodologiesAmazon Web Services (AWS)Backlog ManagementBudgetingBusiness AnalysisBusiness Analysis Planning & MonitoringBusiness Case PreparationBusiness DevelopmentBusiness ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementCAPEXCloud ComputingCloud Security

About

Proven expertise in leading technology strategy, product management, and network transformation initiatives. Adept in steering cross-functional teams towards delivering innovative solutions and transformation Telco’s. Leveraging dual-industry experience in telecommunications and software’s to drive optimal technology strategies, enabling seamless integration of cutting-edge solutions for telcos. Results-driven telecom technology leader with extensive experience in telecommunications, adoption of AI and automation, 5G, Cloud services, NaaS (Network as a Service), and creation of new products. Focused on driving business growth, enhancing operational efficiencies, and creating cutting-edge products that meet market needs. Strong advocate for the integration of AI, Automation, and API adoption within telecom operators. •Designing a strategy and architecture blueprint that aligns with data management practices through API 's to drive new revenue stream creation. Create and maintain a comprehensive technology roadmap to support data-driven decision-making within StarHub and create value offerings for enterprises. My core competencies include strategic Technology strategy, product management, product engineering, go-to-market strategy, large-scale program management, presales consulting, and customer engagement. I have expertise in Gen AI, API, , DevSecOps, 5G, Edge Cloud Computing, Cloud and Virtualization, NaaS, SaaS, XaaS, Containers, Kubernetes, AI/ML, Security, and WiFi. I have also led the development of software stacks for Marketplace, API, 5G core functions and the network monetization platform. I have nurtured, trained, and managed product managers and product engineers across different vendors and domains. I enjoy learning new things, doing research, and participating in industry forums such as ORAN, India TRAI 5G, Small Cell Forum, and India Mobile Congress.

Experience

21 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Starhub

2 roles

Assistant Vice President

Promoted

Jul 2025Present · 11 mos

  • Strategic Planning and Driving new product development and lead digital transformation across AI/ML, 5G, NaaS, Quantum Safe and cloud-native technologies. Responsible for driving Quantum Safe and AI security.
  • Driving open and programmable initiative in StarHub as technology product owner for end to end automation for 5G Slicing, Data center interconnect and other services that would transform StarHub as ubiquitous platform as a service provider.
  • Key areas : 5G Slicing, 5G Core, NaaS, Mobile API's, AI/ML and Data Strategy, Quantum safe networks, Cloud native applications, Multi Cloud infrastructure , Redhat Openshift, DevSecOps, Software engineering, Cryptography and PKI.
  • Successful projects/platforms
  • 1. 5G Core on redhat openshift on AWS
  • 2. 5G Slicing platform with TMF AN4 maturity model
  • 3. DCI platform with TMF AN4 maturity model
  • 4. Software development- 5G UPF/SMF and Intent based Automation Platforms
  • 5. End to end automation and observability with AI/ML
  • 6. Build and run DevSecOps practice
  • 7. Quantum Safe Cyrptography management.
  • 8. AI security
  • Leadership & Team Building: Recruited, mentored and led a high-performing team while cultivating strategic vendor partnerships to drive innovation.
5GAI/MLNaaSCloud native applicationsDevSecOpsProduct Management+1

Senior Manager- Transformation and Products

Oct 2022Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • General Management for Product Innovations , Tech Strategy and Digital Transformation.
  • venture into new segments, vendors and partner management, budget planning, team management.
  • Represented company at Industry forums and events such as GSMA APAC, CAMARA forum, Futurenet Asia , ITW Asia , Telecom World Asia , API Days Singapore, MEF NaaS forum.
BudgetingProduct ManagementAgile MethodologiesSoftware DevelopmentTechnology Strategy

Rakuten

Product Manager

May 2022Oct 2022 · 5 mos

Business Case PreparationAgile MethodologiesSoftware DevelopmentProduct Management

Brillio

Director of Product Management

May 2021May 2022 · 1 yr · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Managed the product management for Blue Planet Enterprise suite. Launched MVP of the product in 8 months.
Customer RequirementsBusiness Case PreparationSoftware DevelopmentProduct Management

Hcltech

Senior Product Manager

Nov 2020May 2021 · 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Briefly handled TR69 based IoT platform
  • The reasons for leaving : Left HCL to pursue for full time MBA in USA. The plan impacted by COVID and had to search new job.

Stl - sterlite technologies limited

Sr. Product Manager

Oct 2019Nov 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • I played a crucial role in driving the product vision, roadmap, and execution, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends, while leading product development and demonstrating the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) at the prestigious ORAN Plugfest 2020 in India, organized by ORAN Alliance and Airtel.

Vodafone idea limited

General Manager-Enterprise Business Group

Mar 2016Sep 2019 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • General Management - Manage portfolio, Team , Merger and Acquisition, vendor management
Project Portfolio ManagementAgile MethodologiesSoftware DevelopmentProduct Management

Jio

DGM-Planning

Feb 2015Mar 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Network Planning, Budget Planning, Team Management
Business Process ImprovementGeneral ManagementProduct Portfolio ManagementProduct Management

Huawei technologies

Senior Manager-Presales and Bid Management

May 2011Feb 2015 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Business Case PreparationTeam Leadership

Nokia siemens networks

Network Specialist-Telco Transformation _Vodafone Managed Services

Jul 2007Jul 2010 · 3 yrs · Mumbai

  • IP/Optical planning specialist, Telco Network Transformation for Vodafone network. OSS/NMS transformation for PAN India managed services. As a solution specialist proposed NOKIA and Vendors solutions in RAN and IP Transport networks for Vodafone's requirements. The efforts resulted in launch of Vodafone 3G services and network modernisation from legacy network to IP network. Played crucial role in OSS/NMS built for Vodafone through managed services.
Customer RequirementsProduct Management

Reliance communications

Network Planning Engineer

Apr 2005Jun 2007 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Optical Transport network planning engineer
Business Process Improvement

Indocen electronic system private limited

Jr. Electronics Engineer

Mar 2004Mar 2005 · 1 yr

  • RAN research engineer. Worked on NOKIA 2G radio's. Programming for Channel optimisation

Education

NUS Business School

Leadership Development Program

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS)

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Information Management

Jan 2008Jan 2011

MGM CET Navi Mumbai

BE — Electronics and Telecommunication

Jan 1999Jan 2003

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