T Rajish Sundaran

Strategic and results-driven Program Director with 20+ years
of expertise in program management, digital transformation,
regulatory compliance, and operational leadership across
telecom, defence, and government sectors.
Proven ability to drive large-scale initiatives, optimize costs, and
implement cutting-edge technology solutions. Adept at
stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and vendor
negotiations, delivering measurable business impact.

Program & Portfolio Management: Led multi-million-dollar
defence and telecom programs, ensuring execution excellence and
risk mitigation. Delivered a Defence Communication Network worth
INR 1000+ Cr, enhancing network reliability by 40%. (PgMP®
Certified).
Digital Transformation & Emerging Technologies: Drove
adoption of AI, 5G and IoT to enhance operational efficiencies and
customer experience. (5G-Advanced Certified, ITU®).
Strategic Planning & Business Growth: Achieved 22% revenue
growth through market expansion and customer acquisition. (Gen
AI for Project Managers Certified, PMI®).
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Developed and
enforced policies ensuring 100% compliance with industry
standards and government mandates.
Operational Excellence & Process Optimization: Re-engineered
key processes, achieving 28% efficiency gain and reducing costs by
14%. (Lean Six Sigma Practitioner).
Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Negotiated 14% cost
savings, optimizing procurement without quality compromise.
Leadership & Change Management: Led 500+ personnel in
managing complex IT, telecom, and infrastructure projects.
Financial Management & Budgeting: Managed annual budgets
exceeding INR 1000+ Cr, ensuring cost control and optimal
resource allocation.

MBA with specialization in IT from LPU, IN. 

M Tech in Computer Science & IT from DAVV, Indore, IN.

B Tech in Telecommunication Engg & IT from JNU, Delhi, IN.

Course on Business Management with specialization in HR & Finance from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.

Certified in Program Management from Program Management Institute, USA.

Certified Scrum Master from Scrum Alliance.