Ravi Kant Sahu

CEO

Delhi, India24 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

20+ years in technology and digital transformation.
Expert in large-scale AMI and utility infrastructure.
Proven track record in cloud and communication architecture.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Utilities and Telecom expert with strong capabilities in cloud architecture and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ami ArchitectureCloud InfrastructureCloud AutomationCi/cdNetwork AutomationOrchestrationBackend Systems ArchitectureTelecom PlatformsMiddleware SolutionsSoftware DevelopmentTelecom OperationsSystem DesignTelecom SystemsNetwork ManagementTelecom Infrastructure

Other Skills

AMI and AMISP architecturesmart energy metershybrid communication technologiesHES / MDMS / NMS integrationsdata-driven utility operationscommunication networksCI/CD pipelinesKubernetesTerraformAnsiblecloud-native automationnetwork orchestrationautomation platformsPythonREST APIs

About

Technology & Digital Transformation Leader with over 20 years of experience driving large-scale IT, communication, and smart utility platforms across power sector ecosystems. Currently leading IT & Communication for nationwide Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) deployments, managing end-to-end architecture covering communication networks, cloud platforms, enterprise applications, and system integrations across multiple DISCOM environments. Proven expertise in designing and operating million-scale smart metering platforms, including HES, MDMS, NMS, analytics, and enterprise integrations with billing, SAP, and utility operational systems. Strong track record in building resilient, scalable, and secure digital infrastructure supporting smart grid modernization, operational efficiency, and revenue assurance for utilities. Experienced in multi-vendor governance, large RFP programs, technology standardization, and lifecycle ownership, ensuring long-term reliability and cost optimization for DISCOM-scale deployments. Combines strategic leadership with deep technical expertise across cloud, communication networks, IoT platforms, and enterprise IT systems to deliver future-ready digital utility platforms.

Experience

24 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Intellismart infra

GM - IT- Cloud & Communication

Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Lead end-to-end IT and communication architecture for nationwide AMI deployments across multiple DISCOMs, covering communication networks, cloud infrastructure, enterprise platforms, and system integrations.
Define and implement AMI communication strategy across cellular, RF Mesh, BLE Mesh, and hybrid networks, ensuring high availability and reliability for million-scale smart meter deployments.
Drive DISCOM-scale cloud infrastructure architecture and governance, supporting HES, MDMS, NMS, analytics platforms, and enterprise integrations with high availability and cost optimization.
Lead deployment and operations of large-scale AMI platforms, enabling high-throughput meter data ingestion, real-time monitoring, and operational analytics.
Architect pluggable NIC platform strategy enabling multi-OEM interoperability, faster meter onboarding, and vendor independence across AMISP programs.
Own end-to-end integration architecture across HES, NMS, billing, SAP, and enterprise systems, enabling digital utility operations and automated data workflows.
Enable data-driven utility operations through AMI analytics, operational dashboards, and enterprise data integration.
Support digital utility initiatives including P2P energy trading, distributed energy integration readiness, and smart grid modernization programs.
Lead multi-vendor ecosystem governance across cloud, communication modules, firmware, RF networks, and application platforms with 10-year lifecycle planning.
Improve platform reliability, SLA performance, and operational resilience through hybrid communication strategies, cloud optimization, and structured RCA frameworks.

AMI and AMISP architecturesmart energy metershybrid communication technologiesHES / MDMS / NMS integrationscloud infrastructuredata-driven utility operations+1

Tata consultancy services

Technical Architect – Network Solutions & Cloud Automation

May 2021 – Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Worked as a technical architect delivering cloud-native automation platforms for large telco environments.
Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines for Telco Cloud deployments on Kubernetes using Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible, and Helm, enabling repeatable, on-demand infrastructure provisioning.
Built automated validation labs for Kubernetes performance testing, CPU pinning, and hardware capability benchmarking, supporting platform certification and optimization.
Led architecture, design, deployment, and automation of scalable cloud platforms, bridging infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams.

CI/CD pipelinesKubernetesTerraformAnsiblecloud-native automationCloud automation+1

Bt e-serv (india) private limited

Specialist Design Engineer

Oct 2017 – May 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Designed and delivered network orchestration and automation platforms for multi-vendor telecom environments.
Worked extensively on Cisco NSO, building YANG service models and implementing VNF lifecycle automation across diverse network functions.
Developed network automation, analytics, and compliance tools using Python, REST APIs, and visualization frameworks, improving operational visibility and control.
Led design and development of security and configuration automation platforms, integrating Cisco and Zscaler ecosystems for large enterprise networks.

network orchestrationautomation platformsPythonREST APIsNetwork automationOrchestration

Agnity

Consultant

Dec 2014 – Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Architected and delivered high-performance backend systems for carrier-grade telecom platforms.
Designed C++-based distributed systems integrating messaging platforms with NoSQL (Cassandra) to handle large-scale workloads.
Owned end-to-end system design, development, optimization, and production support for mission-critical telecom applications.

C++distributed systemsNoSQLmessaging platformsBackend systems architectureTelecom platforms

Xenelsoft technologies pvt ltd

Manager – Software Development

Dec 2012 – Dec 2014 · 2 yrs · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Led design and delivery of RFID middleware platforms, covering feasibility analysis, architecture, customer pilots, and production rollouts.
Managed development teams and ensured reliable delivery of middleware solutions integrating hardware, networks, and enterprise systems.

RFID middlewarecustomer pilotsenterprise systemsMiddleware solutionsSoftware development

Agnity india technologies private limited

Engineering Manager

Sep 2007 – Dec 2012 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Led architecture and development of Element Management Systems (EMS/NMS) supporting FCAPS, SNMP, and CORBA interfaces.
Owned end-to-end design and delivery of router management and IP gateway EMS platforms, supporting large-scale telecom operations.
Provided technical leadership across system design, development, optimization, and release lifecycle.

Element Management SystemsSNMPCORBA interfacesTelecom operationsSystem design

Hcltech

Lead Engineer

Mar 2007 – Aug 2007 · 5 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Designed management systems for mobile satellite and terrestrial communication equipment, using multi-protocol and multi-vendor architectures.
Contributed to system design and integration for carrier-grade monitoring and control platforms.

multi-protocol architecturescarrier-grade monitoringSystem designTelecom systems

Centre for development of telematics (c-dot)

Senior Research Engineer

Aug 2001 – Mar 2007 · 5 yrs 7 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Worked on SNMP-based NMS platforms and real-time management systems for ATM networks deployed for the Indian Navy.
Designed and implemented multi-threaded control, monitoring, and GUI systems for carrier-grade telecom infrastructure.
Gained strong foundations in telecom protocols, network management, and large-scale system design.

SNMPreal-time management systemsNetwork managementTelecom infrastructure