TAMILHSELVAN KUPPAN
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic technology planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Chief Technology Officer
Mbits Digital Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
07.2017 - Current
- Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.
- Facilitated ongoing team development and growth through training and professional skills enhancement.
- Collaborated with third-party vendors to implement new applications and ecosystem system.
- Designed, implemented, configured and integrated customer networks utilizing Metro E, WiFi, OTT and MVNO technology.
- Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
- Maintained high-level knowledge of current and emerging technology development and applications.
- Supported current and emerging programs through interactions with high-level customers, business partners and external vendors.
- Developed and implemented long-term strategic technological blueprint.
Regional Solution Sales Manager
A10 Networks
Subang Jaya
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
Project Manager
Huawei Technologies
Kuala Lumpur
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Regional Services Solution Manager
Huawei Technologies
Shenzhen
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Establish and drive engagement with operators in Asia Pacific
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Own and lead technical management relationship with customer
- Worked closely with account service directors and managers in creating and delivering compelling presentations, consultations and proposals
- Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
Customer Solution Manager
Nokia Siemens Networks Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Establish and drive engagement with Tier 1 and Tier 2 operators in Malaysia and APAC
- Act as the technical and solution owner of the complete operator network, including upgrade paths, end-of-life strategies, evolution planning, and recommendations.
- Formulated tactical marketing plans to support business objectives
- Lead bid management efforts for large complex deals, including RFP/RFQ responses
Solution Manager
Ericsson (M) Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
08.2006 - 10.2010
- Act as the technical and solution owner of core network and Transmission of operator network, including upgrade paths, end-of-life strategies, evolution planning, and recommendations.
- Led the technical teams and sales, marketing, services and project team to ensure Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP) are prepared with complete full strength of Ericsson solutions and submitted with stipulated time line
- Coordinated pre-sales technical and post-sales technical issues with Service Account Manager, Technical Support team and customer and ensure issues are managed within contracted Service Level Agreement
Senior Engineer
StarHub Pte Ltd
Singapore
11.2002 - 08.2006
- Planned and managed the Implementation of StarHub's Transport Network (Optical, Microwave and Ethernet) for enterprise and internal 2G/3G access requirements
- Recommend and evaluate new product and technology to incorporate with existing network to meet customer demands
- Assigned, supervised field engineers to perform daily provisioning, operation and maintenance activities to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the Access Network and related power facilities
- Participated and evaluate Transmission, metro and access technologies prior to integrating to existing network
System Engineer
TOMEN Consortium
Kuala Lumpur
03.2002 - 11.2002
- Evaluated and selected commercially and technically suitable product and solutions for Railway Communication systems (SDH, PABX, SPT and PA systems)
- Led a group of engineer in planning and design of SDH, PABX, SPT, PA system and AC/DC system for 14 railway stations
- Managed vendor and subcontractor in fulfilling technical and commercial requirement of the project
- Prepared detail integration report of existing network nodes and new nodes in 14 railway stations
Senior Integration Engineer
Lucent Technologies Network Networks System Ltd
Chertsey
07.2000 - 01.2002
- Managed an integration team of sixteen engineers for Global Crossing Network European Integration group
- Implemented Access, Metro and Long-Haul optical transport for Pan European Crossing network throughout Europe
Systems Engineer
Fujitsu Telecommunication Asia Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
10.1994 - 06.2000
- Participated in pre-sales engagement activities to acquire new market share and retain and grow existing foot print
- Installed and Commissioned optical trunk and access network for Tier1 customer across Asia pacific
- Led a team of engineers in Operation and Maintenance of Transport and NMS solution for customer across Asia Pacific
- Managed Level 2 escalations and provide solution timely
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Ballarat
Australia 07.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Electrical Engineering
The Robert Gordon University
United Kingdowm 07.1997 - 05.1999
Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Midas Institute of Technology
Negeri Sembilan 04.1992 - 05.1994
Skills
System design and implementation
Strategic planning
Business Development
Operations management
Project Management
Business planning
New product introductions
Accomplishments
- Developed Application for MVNO, OTT services and successfully commercialized in 2019
- Developed QR Code based payment system for ground events
- Successfully penetrated USM and sold CGNAT solution
- Successfully completed Transmission Network Audit for Vodafone Hutchison Australia ahead of deadline.
- Successfully completed IPRAN Optimizations for 2Degree New Zealand ahead of deadline.
- Successfully won Telekom Malaysia's Domestic Submarine Cable System upgrade project and executed within the deadline.
- Successfully design and implemented Metro CWDM project to increase fiber bandwidth and capacity.
- Successfully designed SDH, PABX, SPT and PA System for Rawang Ipoh Double Track Project ahead of deadline.
- Successfully upgraded Global Crossing's PAN European Network within 3 months with limited resources.
- Successfully implemented Telekom Malaysia's first SDH link from Klang to Kangar
Certification
ITIL V3
Timeline
Kanban Team Practitioner
07-2023
Chief Technology Officer
Mbits Digital Sdn Bhd
07.2017 - Current
Regional Solution Sales Manager
A10 Networks
01.2016 - 12.2016
Prince 2
04-2015
Project Manager
Huawei Technologies
10.2014 - 12.2015
ITIL V3
07-2014
Regional Services Solution Manager
Huawei Technologies
10.2012 - 10.2014
Customer Solution Manager
Nokia Siemens Networks Malaysia
10.2010 - 10.2012
MBA - Business Administration
University of Ballarat
07.2007 - 05.2009
Solution Manager
Ericsson (M) Sdn Bhd
08.2006 - 10.2010
Senior Engineer
StarHub Pte Ltd
11.2002 - 08.2006
System Engineer
TOMEN Consortium
03.2002 - 11.2002
Senior Integration Engineer
Lucent Technologies Network Networks System Ltd
07.2000 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Electrical Engineering
The Robert Gordon University
07.1997 - 05.1999
Systems Engineer
Fujitsu Telecommunication Asia Sdn Bhd
10.1994 - 06.2000
Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Midas Institute of Technology
04.1992 - 05.1994