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Education
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Parimalam Krishnamurthy

Parimalam Krishnamurthy

SENIOR MANAGER ENTERPRISE BUSINESS
Subang Jaya,Selangor

Summary

Experienced telecom professional with over 28 years of expertise in telecommunications, spanning from 2G to 5G, including Core Transport Network. A techno-commercial senior executive with strong business and technical acumen, adept at people management. An enterprise architecture (EA) specialist, customer-focused, and performance-driven Pre-Sales & Marketing leader with a proven track record of excelling in competitive environments. Passionate about identifying market trends, co-creating strategic deals, and presenting tailored solutions across Consumer, Digital, and Enterprise channels. Possesses strong leadership and relationship skills and a knack for analytical problem-solving. Successfully secured numerous major Enterprise Business Solutions valued at an average of RM230 million per year. Extensive experience and successful project deployments demonstrate expertise in delivering cutting-edge solutions in the telecom industry. With the skills in technical design, strategic thinking, and business development that will make myself a valuable asset to any organization in this field. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of 20 employees with 3 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams. Versatile Senior Manager specializing in Enterprise Business (EA) and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Regional Senior Manager

SACOFA Sdn Bhd
01.2024 - Current
  • As the Regional Senior Manager at SACOFA Sdn
  • Bhd, I oversee enterprise sales for the emerging market in Peninsular Malaysia, with a primary focus on SDWAN, Fixed, IoT, MSP, DRaaS, IaaS, and SAAS solutions
  • I have successfully developed and implemented solution sales strategies for Enterprise accounts and played a pivotal role in co-creating strategic deals
  • Additionally, I spearheaded the transformation of the sales unit, implementing new CRM tools and processes aimed at achieving a significant market share by 2024, improving customer experience, and reducing churn rates.

Head of Presales & Solution Design

Maxis Berhad
04.2007 - 11.2023
  • Tier 1 Senior Manager at Maxis Communications Bhd
  • Leading the Enterprise Solution Architect and Technical Design team, focusing on SDWAN, Fixed, IoT, MSP, and SAAS solutions
  • Developed and executed solution sales strategies for the Top 100 Enterprise accounts
  • Key influencer in Co-Creation for Strategic Deals
  • Achieved a remarkable 180% year-over-year growth in 2022-2023
  • Implemented new CRM tools/processes for improved customer experience and reduced churn rates.

Manager

Maxis Berhad
05.1996 - 04.2007
  • Led Core Network Engineering, responsible for designing, building, configuring, and commissioning networks, ensuring interoperability between different manufacturers' equipment
  • Managed data security, network maintenance, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
  • Played a key role in product and business development, customized solutions, and new technology feasibility studies.

Education

MBA - Business Management Administration and Corporate Strategy

University of Rockhampton
11.2008 - 05.2010

Senior Management Development Program - Strategic Management

Harvard Business School
06.2011 - undefined

Management Development Program - People Management

Institute of Leadership Management
04.2007 - undefined

EETC - Electrical Engineering Technicians Certificate - Electrical (Switch Board)

City @ Guilds Londan
07.1986 - undefined

Diploma in Electrical (Electrical) - Electrical Overhead Power

Federal Institute of Technology
07.1988 - undefined

Skills

IP Core & Transport Designundefined

Certification

CM - Certified Manager Certification

Accomplishments

  • As Lead Solution Architect, successfully deployed several major projects:
  • Business Innovation Centre Network Infrastructure showcasing Maxis Solutions powered by SD-WAN
  • First SD-WAN deal for Leading Automotive Manufacturing Company in Malaysia
  • Biggest SD-WAN Deployment for an Oil and Gas Provider Nationwide: Over 1000 sites with 15% year-to-year growth
  • Second Biggest SD-WAN Deployment for Oil and Gas Provider: Tier 1 (242 stations) and Tier 2 (189 stations)
  • Biggest Wi-Fi Deployment for International Airport: 600 Access Points for Terminals 1 and 2
  • Biggest Wi-Fi Deployment for Southern Region: Serving a major shipyard with 258 Access Points
  • Multi-Port Terminal Wi-Fi Solution for Northern Ferry Terminals: Comprising 286 Access Points
  • Major Sugar Manufacturing Plant: Implemented multiple location SD-WAN and Smart Manufacturing solutions
  • Southern Region Water Treatment Plant: Deployed SD-WAN solutions across multiple locations
  • Racing Circuit Total Integration: Managed Fixed and Wi-Fi services with AI capability for IMC, IBC, Race Operation Centre, and Racing Team

References

  • Ismail Ali, Head of Solution Architect & Presales Maxis, +6012 326 6476
  • Mohamed Fitri bin Abdullah, MD-Oracle Malaysia, +60 1 200 0700
  • Iskandar Razak, CELCOMDIGI, +60 19 229 8988
  • Kevin Henry, GSMA-GSM Association, +60 18 200 5555
  • Shanti Jusnita, CMO Telekom Malaysia, +60 19 381 0188

Affiliations

Harvard Business School

Alumni Club of Malaysia

SMDP Class of 2011

Timeline

Regional Senior Manager

SACOFA Sdn Bhd
01.2024 - Current

Senior Management Development Program - Strategic Management

Harvard Business School
06.2011 - undefined

MBA - Business Management Administration and Corporate Strategy

University of Rockhampton
11.2008 - 05.2010

Head of Presales & Solution Design

Maxis Berhad
04.2007 - 11.2023

Management Development Program - People Management

Institute of Leadership Management
04.2007 - undefined

Manager

Maxis Berhad
05.1996 - 04.2007

Diploma in Electrical (Electrical) - Electrical Overhead Power

Federal Institute of Technology
07.1988 - undefined

EETC - Electrical Engineering Technicians Certificate - Electrical (Switch Board)

City @ Guilds Londan
07.1986 - undefined
Parimalam KrishnamurthySENIOR MANAGER ENTERPRISE BUSINESS