SPEAKER PROFILES

Deepak Kumar, General Manager, Communication Research 
IDC (India) Limited

Deepak Kumar has the operational responsibility of planning, executing and managing all supply side research activities of IDC India in the space of telecommunications, data communications, Internet and E-commerce. 

Deepak carries more than 15 years of experience in journalism, editorial, analysis and other associated fields. More than half of his experience is in technology field, particularly in communications industry. His specializations are in Cellular Services, WiMax, OSS/BSS, Networking, etc. 

Prior to joining IDC, he was with Reuters and Voice & Data, in editorial roles. Voice & Data is the leading magazine in India focused in communication field. Research and analysis was a part and parcel of his responsibilities there. 

Sriram T.V., Vice President, 
Technology and New Product Development, Airtel

Sriram is responsible for induction of new technology & solutions at Bharti Airtel Limited. Currently he is working as Vice President – Technology & NPD and plays a key role in strategizing & architecting the future technology roadmap for Airtel at an organizational level across all Lines of Business.

ADSL, VoIP, MPLS, Carrier Ethernet are some of the major projects and technologies in which he has played the lead role in evaluation and deployment. His other major projects include IPTV, Broadband Wireless, Mobile TV, Soft switch and Next Generation Networks including Fixed Mobile Convergence & IMS roadmap for Airtel.

Sriram holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communication and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management and has 17 years of experience in the field of telecommunication with specialization in telecom networks. Prior to joining Airtel he has worked in leading telecom companies like Alcatel and Comverse Network Systems - both in domestic & international assignments.

Sriram is an active contributor at the various telecom forums. He has chaired several technology sessions and delivered presentations at various seminars and conferences, both at national and international levels.