Girish Chandra Papnoi

About Girish Chandra Papnoi

A results-oriented professional with over 14 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, I have a strong background in providing pre-sales support and strategic insights to both internal and external customers. With hands-on experience in consulting practices, I excel in problem-solving, conducting gap and risk analysis, and offering strategic recommendations.I have been involved in designing and executing go-to-market (GTM) strategies for OEMs and ODMs in niche segments such as 5G, IoT, Optical Fiber, Subsea Networks, ORAN, and Private Networks.I have played a pivotal role in assisting mobile network operators (MNOs) in strategically shifting their focus towards network fiberization and the successful deployment of 5G technology.Additionally, I have been responsible for reviewing existing and proposed policies and procedures, identifying key risks and creating effective controls to mitigate the identified risks.

Experience

1. Manager

   EY

   Jan 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Extensive experience in Telecom OSS/BSS, delivering solutions for network inventory, service fulfillment,and assurance systems.Experience with industry standards and frameworks (TM Forum Open APIs, ODA, eTOM).Currently engaged with Network Inventory Consolidation project, focusing on rationalizing legacy applications and managing their integration, either directly through TMF638/639 APIs or indirectly via middleware.Strong knowledge of telecom inventory management, service provisioning.Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, developers, andbusiness analysts, to optimize OSS/BSS workflows.Hands-on expertise in system migration, data reconciliation, and ensuring application compliancewith operational standards.Proficient in Agile methodologies, leveraging Jira and Confluence for project tracking, sprint planning,and documentation.Skilled in test case development and leading QA testing to ensure seamless system integration and functionality.Leading grooming calls, clarifying requirements, Ability to analyze the user stories / requirements.Attention to Details: Produce well documented APIs, understands API error handling.Accomplishments:Business Extraordinaire : Q2,Year 2025Exceptional ownership and leadership in managing the API Integration

Education

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Operation Management

  2015 — 2017

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Foundation Certification in IOT, IOT

  2017 — 2018

• Government Polytechnic college Dwarahat Almora

  Diploma in Electronics Engineering

  2002 — 2005

• Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

  B.E, Telecommunication

  2005 — 2008