CEO, Centre for Development of Telematics
Telecom and IT veteran championing
indigenous technology development.
Technically sophisticated and business-savvy management leader with a pioneering career spanning 36years, reflecting strong leadership qualifications and with “hands-on” expertise in Telecom, Information Technology (IT), Defence and Broadcasting sectors. Currently on a mission of developing indigenous technologies in telecom and cyber security area to realize the ''AtmaNirbhar Bharat' vision of the government. Alumnus of IIT Roorkee and IIM Bangalore. Winner of J. C. Bose award (1987) by Ministry of Defence, National e-Governance award (2007) by Government of India , CIO 100 award ( 2007) , by International Data Group (IDG), Deepak C. Jain Award ( 2009) by IIM Bangalore
About
Over three decades of comprehensive experience in the Telecommunications sector.
Centre for Development of Telematics
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman C-DOT Board
2022-Present
Centre for Development of Telematics
Executive Director and Chairman C-DOT Board
2020-2022
Prasar Bharti, Government of India
Additional Director General
2017-2020
Department of Telecommunications
Director/Deputy Director General
2014-2017
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
Advisor
2011-2014
DECISION - Springer
Twilight of voice, dawn of data: the future of telecommunications in India
TEJAS@IIMB
The Indian Telecom Sector: Post a Decade of Reform
Economic and Political Weekly
Uniform Licence Fee in Telecom: Way Forward
Recent Projects
