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Praveen Kumar Sunkari
Manama
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Summary
TOGAF 9.2 Certified Strategic Solution Architect with 19+ years of experience in developing telecom solutions for digital transformation. Proficient in TM Forum Frameworks including ETOM, TAM, and SID, with a strong background in process analysis, Data Management and business solution development. Salesforce Certified in Business Analysis, CPQ, and Administration, with a proven ability to lead complex transformation initiatives for major clients like Telefonica and Korea Telecom. Expertise in architecting comprehensive e2e fulfillment workflows, ensuring all system components are meticulously defined for optimal results.
Overview
6
6
Certifications
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Solution Architect
STC- BAHRAIN
Manama
11.2021 - Current
- Design innovative, scalable solutions for new business initiatives and process optimizations, producing comprehensive Solution Architecture Documents (SAD) outlining end-to-end flows, component maps, and business rules.
- Translate business requirements, commercial structures, and user journeys into resilient architectures standards to ensure modularity, interoperability, and minimal technical debt.
- Collaborate with domain architects, IT delivery squads, product owners, and external vendors to assess technical feasibility, align stakeholder priorities, and resolve architecture bottlenecks.
- Design end-to-end fulfillment and lifecycle workflows across Multi-Play Broadband, Mobile (Prepaid/Postpaid), IoT, Roaming, Datacom, and Digital Self-Service channels.
- Spearhead digital platform modernization by embedding emerging technologies and AI-powered intelligence capabilities into customer self-care journeys.
- Enforce enterprise architecture principles and governance frameworks, guaranteeing end-to-end alignment across all delivered technical solutions.
Senior Solution Architect
TECH MAHINDRA
Bangalore
01.2014 - 09.2021
- Spearheaded Digital Transformation projects for major clients including Telefonica Germany, Hutchison UK, and Orange Brussels, driving end-to-end architecture definition, stakeholder engagement, and solution delivery across diverse telecom platforms.
- Crafted and executed technology visions and strategies, ensuring alignment with transformation goals and architectural evolution.
- Analyzed and addressed critical pain points within Telefónica's baseline architecture, tackling technical challenges and streamlining complex, bespoke applications across silos.
- Developed strategic roadmap proposals, advocating for a renewed target architecture with a unified core domain, common services, and modernized systems including Data Migrations and Management with adhering the GDPR standards, catalogue, information, order management, and microfrontend channel applications.
Solution Architect
DIKSHA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
Bangalore
07.2011 - 10.2013
- Led implementation of RODOD in OTE Denmark, Oracle Order and Service Management for Telkom South Africa, System Transformation for TDC Denmark, and other projects.
- Provided technical governance, design, and signoff for architecture artifacts.
Solution Designer
CYIENT
Hyderabad
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Supported presale activities, requirement analysis, and design for OSS products in fulfillment projects.
- Presented end-to-end solutions to clients.
Senior Consultant
ORACLE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Hyderabad
12.2009 - 07.2010
- Spearheaded end-to-end service fulfillment for OSM (Order Service Management) with seamless integration across diverse systems.
Solution Architect
DIKSHA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
Bangalore
01.2008 - 03.2009
- Spearheaded the full-cycle development and deployment of Atheeb's service fulfillment on Oracle's OSM (Order and Service Management) platform, ensuring seamless system integrations.
- Engineered and optimized provisioning workflows tailored to core business operations.
- Directed the development and execution of provisioning processes, focusing on system activation and interfacing with pivotal tools such as ASAP, UIM for Inventory Management, and BPM for Order Management.
- Crafted and refined OSM Cartridge solutions, facilitating robust workflow coordination among BPM, ASAP, and UIM systems.
Solution Designer
CYIENT
Hyderabad
07.2003 - 12.2007
- Spearheaded the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of innovative functionalities for Postpaid & Prepaid products across CAP, Metasolv, CRM, and POS systems.
- Pioneered the development and implementation of an automated activation process within Metasolv applications.
- Directed provisioning, order management, and inventory control within Metasolv, optimizing operational efficiency.
- Transformed Business Requirements Specifications into actionable System Requirements, crafting tailored solutions for new functionalities.
- Orchestrated comprehensive test plans for new product developments, effectively identifying and resolving system bugs and issues.
- Delivered targeted training to staff on new functionalities/products, utilizing custom training modules and presentations to enhance knowledge.
- Played a pivotal role in the automation of ISDN BRI and PRI lines, leveraging Metasolv and SA for streamlined operations.
- Instrumental in the automation of Centrex Wireline services across various regions, employing Metasolv and SAS for enhanced service delivery.
Education
Master's Degree -
APTECH
Hyderabad01-2002
Bachelor of Science -
OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
Hyderabad01-2002
Skills
- TOGAF 92 certification
- Telecom solution architecture
- TM Forum frameworks
- Generative AI
- 3xSalesforce Certifications
- CPQ administration
- Oracle OSM
- RSDOD and RODOD
- Solution design and architecture
- Business analysis and process optimization
- TIBCO integration
- PEGA development
- NSOM expertise
Languages
ENGLISH
Certification
The Open Group Certified: TOGAF® 9 Certified
Timeline
Principal Solution Architect
STC- BAHRAIN
11.2021 - Current
Senior Solution Architect
TECH MAHINDRA
01.2014 - 09.2021
Solution Architect
DIKSHA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
07.2011 - 10.2013
Solution Designer
CYIENT
07.2010 - 06.2011
Senior Consultant
ORACLE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2009 - 07.2010
Solution Architect
DIKSHA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2008 - 03.2009
Solution Designer
CYIENT
07.2003 - 12.2007
Master's Degree -
APTECH
Bachelor of Science -
OSMANIA UNIVERSITY