Sreekanth Natarajan

CTO

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India29 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Established a world-class R&D execution center.
Defined architecture for Fiber Access Network.
Led strategic initiatives for broadband CPE gateways.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications Architect with extensive experience in product strategy and technology management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyTechnology ManagementProduct ManagementBusiness DevelopmentNetwork ArchitectureTechnology StrategyBusiness ManagementSystems Architecture

Other Skills

Strategic PlanningSystems EngineeringBroadband NetworksR&D ManagementWireless TechnologiesProduct DevelopmentPartnership DevelopmentCarrier Product DefinitionBusinessTechnology RecommendationsBusiness GrowthIP Systems ArchitectureEngineering DevelopmentArchitectureConsulting

About

Specialties: Technology Strategy, Business Strategy, Network Solutions, Technology Consulting, Engineering Management, Incubating new concepts leading to commercialization, System Definition and Architecture Accomplished leader with extensive experience in product development, architecture, technology strategy and software development within wireline and wireless telecommunications industry that spreads across infrastructure and consumer segments. Technologist with a record of success in research and development of new technologies, driving from incubation to commercialization. Successful in developing technology and engineering strategies and creating world class execution and delivery organizations.

Experience

29 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

14 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Qualcomm

Senior Director, Technology

Feb 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 4 mos · Greater Chennai Area · On-site

Product Strategy, Software Systems & Engineering - WLAN, PON, PLC and IoT solutions for carrier and consumer segments
Instrumental in creating a world class R&D execution center for delivering wireless WLAN, PON and Powerline communication solutions to the wireless access points, mesh networks and mobile market segments.
Product Management - Lead strategic initiatives, road map and feature definition for mesh gateways, IoT Gateways and voice enabled mesh routers.
Drive Product strategy, planning, execution, partnerships and carrier product definition for CPE business across wireless and wireline technologies (Wi-Fi, PON and Ethernet)
Leading Technology teams, establishing goals, managing budgets, infrastructure, developing, executing strategies for improving efficiency & mentoring teams for successful product development
Board of Director in prpl foundation https://prplfoundation.org/board-of-directors/ representing Qualcomm
Work closely with worldwide service providers (broadband carriers) to define and launch broadband CPE gateways and partner closely with business leaders across functions to drive growth

Strategic PlanningBusiness DevelopmentSystems EngineeringTechnology ManagementBroadband NetworksProduct Strategy

Alcatel-lucent

Director, Network Solutions

Sep 2008 – Feb 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Chennai, India

System Architecture & Engineering, Broadband Access Network Architecture & Solutions
Member of the CTO organization for a large broadband service provider in India, responsible for defining the network architecture and rollout strategy. Provided business and technology recommendations along with architecture for Fiber Access Network, Connected Wifi Home Networks with FTTx and LTE wireless backhaul.
Instrumental in building a large product development organization from ground up for fiber access products and in establishing India strategy for Fiber Access R&D.
Product strategy group, providing solutions to EU carriers in the areas of virtualization strategy for access networks

BusinessBusiness DevelopmentSystems EngineeringNetwork ArchitectureProduct Strategy

Flextronics

Director, Technology

Feb 2003 – Jul 2008 · 5 yrs 5 mos · San Jose, California

Systems Architecture & Engineering, Business Manangement, Technology CTO
Responsible for Technology Strategy for various technologies that align with the Flextronics internal segments that include Telecom Infrastructure (ATCA), Automotive, Medical, Consumer Digital (EBook), and to define Technology Roadmap and strategy for business growth.
Performed Technology partner evaluations and due diligence and worked with technology partners to help define roadmaps and features for next generation platforms
Technology consultant to provide access solutions for British Telecom 21 CN network as a part of the MSAN selection process.

BusinessBusiness DevelopmentSystems EngineeringTechnology StrategyBusiness Management

Metro-optix

System Software Architect

Sep 1999 – Feb 2003 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Plano, Texas

IP & Ethernet Systems Architecture & Engineering
Define requirements and architecture and lead engineering development in multiple locations (US and India).
Established software engineering groups in various locations in US and India by training and streamlining the development activities.
Created unique differentiating solutions to US carriers who deployed Metro-Optix MSPP along with rollout strategies.

Systems EngineeringSystems Architecture

Future software

Software Engineer

Jun 1997 – Sep 1999 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Chennai, India

Telecom Service Provider Equipment Software Development
Protocol development for various data communication products that include Remote Access Server, ISDN Router, X.25 / Frame Relay Switches, Internet Key phone.