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Prabhakar Kupusamy

Puchong,Selangor

Summary

Dynamic individual with 17 years hands-on experience in Telecommunications and Banking industry with talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AVP Project Manager

Maybank
09.2022 - Current
  • Successfully led and guided IT project development, driving the improvement of program processes and workflows. Implemented effective project management strategies, enhancing team collaboration, streamlining processes, and ensuring timely delivery. Focused on aligning project goals with business needs, resulting in significant improvements of 30% in user satisfaction and service delivery.
  • Leveraged strong business acumen, leadership experience, and technical expertise to drive results, successfully delivering projects that contributed to significant revenue growth and cost reduction, while meeting organizational goals.
  • Proposed and implemented continuous improvement strategies, such as process optimization, root cause analysis, and performance benchmarking, effectively monitoring and adjusting control systems to enhance operational efficiency, reduce 20% of costs, and drive sustained performance improvements.
  • Utilized extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure to contribute to the successful delivery of projects, ensuring seamless integration, scalability, and optimal performance across systems. Achieved improved uptime, faster deployment times, and streamlined infrastructure processes, resulting in enhanced system reliability and efficiency.

Senior Project Manager

Ericsson
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Led end-to-end delivery of national 5G infrastructure projects valued at $M, involving RAN, core network upgrades, and fiber backhaul integration.
  • Managed cross-functional teams of 30+ engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to execute phased rollout across Nationwide
  • Oversaw 5G deployment planning, site acquisition, permitting, and integration with existing LTE infrastructure
  • Delivered 5G small cell and macro cell deployment under aggressive timelines, improving urban coverage by 55%

Project Manager

CIMB
11.2019 - 02.2022
  • Led and actively participated in weekly Project (PWC) meetings and monthly Project Steering Committee (PSC) sessions. Managed risks, issues, and change requests within the project/program, ensuring alignment with project governance to maintain smooth progress and successful delivery.
  • Managed large-scale infrastructure projects with extensive experience overseeing teams in Storage, Backup, Wintel, Unix, DBA, Middleware, and Networking. Coordinated cross-functional teams consists on 40+ to ensure seamless integration and efficient project execution, while driving successful outcomes across multiple technology domains.

Project Lead

Glocomp
06.2018 - 11.2019
  • Established and led the organization’s first centralized PMO, aligning it with organizations goals and project delivery needs.
  • Defined PMO charter, operating model, governance structure, and performance KPIs.
  • Built a cross-functional PMO team of 5 project managers and analysts to oversee a $M portfolio
  • Introduced project prioritization framework and stage-gate process, improving delivery timelines by 30%.
  • Implemented PPM tool -MS Project, enhancing visibility across 10+ concurrent projects.
  • Partnered with C-level executives to drive portfolio alignment and reporting.

Project Manager

Digi
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

Project Manager

Telekom
05.2008 - 02.2016

Education

Master In Business Administration -

UNITAR International
Petaling Jaya
01.2022

BEng (Hons) - Electronic Majoring in Telecommunication

University Multimedia
Melaka
03.2008

Diploma in Electronic - Majoring in Telecommunication

Polytechnic Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah
Kedah
03.2004

Skills

  • Infrastructure oversight
  • Risk management analysis
  • Project Management
  • Skilled in resolving conflicts
  • Remote Monitoring
  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Success Driven Person
  • Change management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Proficient in team collaboration

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Foundation Library (ITIL)
  • Scrum Master Certification (SMC)
  • Program Management Professional (PgMP) in progress

Languages

English
Malay
Tamil

Timeline

AVP Project Manager

Maybank
09.2022 - Current

Senior Project Manager

Ericsson
02.2022 - 09.2022

Project Manager

CIMB
11.2019 - 02.2022

Project Lead

Glocomp
06.2018 - 11.2019

Project Manager

Digi
06.2016 - 06.2018

Project Manager

Telekom
05.2008 - 02.2016

Master In Business Administration -

UNITAR International

BEng (Hons) - Electronic Majoring in Telecommunication

University Multimedia

Diploma in Electronic - Majoring in Telecommunication

Polytechnic Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah
Prabhakar Kupusamy