Sunil Kumar G

About Sunil Kumar G

Seasoned industry leader with over 30 years of experience driving large-scale technology commercialization, enterprise connectivity solutions, and digital transformation. Recognized for building and scaling next-generation businesses, pioneering Industry 4.0 platforms, and consistently converting emerging technologies into revenue-generating offerings. Proven ability to align innovation with business strategy, accelerate growth, and deliver measurable value across global markets.As Head of Commercialization & Industrialization at Nokia, I focus on advancing Mobile Private Wireless solutions for the enterprise segment. My work emphasizes digital transformation in physical industries such as transportation, energy, manufacturing, defense, and smart cities, leveraging 5G, Industry 4.0/5.0, and AI-driven innovations to enable safety, productivity, and operational efficiency. I specialize in go-to-market and business models,technology management and strategy implementationDigital transformation(for connectivity and beyond) including Security, Safety, OT/ET/IT. My expertise in AI/ML innovations has been pivotal in implementing high-impact solutions, applications and use cases, particularly in Predictive analytics, thus strengthening top-line business growth and profitability. Collaborating with diverse teams, I contribute to the strategic development and industrialization of private wireless networks, building commercial business models, and fostering high-impact AI/ML solutions, such as predictive analytics. By aligning technology with strategic goals, I aim to drive mission-critical connectivity, digital innovation, and sustainable growth within Nokia\'s enterprise roadmap. Have effectively navigated complex tech landscapes, translating innovations into MVPs & strategic solutions; developing and anchoring them within Nokia\'s Enterprise roadmap across Energy, Manufacturing, Transportation and Defense industries.

Experience

1. Head of Commercialization & Industrialization

   Nokia

   Oct 2021 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   With increasing 5G growth in the Enterprise space (Industry 4.0/5.0), Industries are undergoing transformation for Safety, Productivity & Operational gains leveraging Mobile Private Wireless and unlicensed spectrum to deliver innovative solutions across Transportation - Rail, Maritime, Aviation, Energy - Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Manufacturing-Automotive, Discrete, Process, Defense, Government, and Smart Cities. These advancements enable digital transformation of physical industries, drives automation and brings mission-critical connectivity applications & AI at the edge. With ongoing 6G standardization there is immense synergy in the e2e ecosystem of connectivity, Industrial IoT and applications, As Global Head of Industrialization and Commercialization for Private Wireless Enterprise & Campus solutions, I help define business models, drive commercialization strategies, manage financial structures, and support portfolio expansion. My role helps drive sustainable revenue growth at high operating and sales margins, and positions Nokia as a leader in Campus and Private Wireless Networks. Have strong expertise and contribute to our Go-to-Market strategies, Solution architecture design, Pricing and margin analysis, Technology selection, customer landscape and competitor intelligence assessments

Education

• Sri Jayachamarajendra Govt Polytechnic

  Diploma (Electronics & Commuinication), Electronics and communication

  1991 — 1993

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Certificate Program, Designing and Building Artificial Intelligence Products & Services

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  Executive MBA, General Management

  2009 — 2011

• B. M. S. College of Engineering

  B.E, Electronics and Communication

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Integration
• Voip
• Wireless
• Vas
• Pre-Sales
• Isup
• Mobile Applications
• Lte
• Sigtran
• Engineering
• Ss7
• Networking
• Strategy
• Program Management
• H.248
• Wireless Technologies
• Sdp
• System Design
• Telecommunications
• Rtp
• Sip
• Sccp
• Tcp/Ip
• Outsourcing
• Umts
• Cdma
• Process Management
• Sms
• Network Design
• Testing
• Inap
• Network Operations
• Service Delivery
• Ip
• Mobile
• Gsm
• Product Management
• H.323
• Gprs
• Line Management