Koel Chakrabarty

About Koel Chakrabarty

With 28+ years of leadership at telecom and IT infrastructure giants like Cisco, Tata Communications, Ericsson, and STL, I\'ve orchestrated transformations that redefine Digital Infrastructure—from pioneering NFV/SDN/5G Introductions, IP-Optical convergence to scaling cybersecurity and cloud solutions across global markets.Guided by principles of Excellence, Ownership, and Execution, my career highlights include leading cross-functional teams to 50% pre-sales efficiency gains at Ericsson, incubating Telco Cloud from scratch, Driving IP-Optical convergence and Automation in Cisco and spearheading MPLS deployments at Tata Communications. As Global CTO at Invenia, I have driven AI adoption, partner ecosystems, and Made-in-India startup collaborations for Citizen Networks, Defence, Railways, Power, Mining and health verticals.I bring a strong foundation in governance and process excellence, having contributed to VSNL’s successful certification and Ericsson\'s Bid Office Unit\'s successful attainment of both CMMI Level 3 and Level 5 certifications.Beyond business impact and process excellence, I am deeply passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders, especially young women in technology and corporate environments, and enabling startups through advisory and ecosystem partnerships. From keynote speeches and industry panels to authoring technical books, I bring a deep blend of hands-on technical knowledge and thought leadership.I am open for: Strategic Consulting Engagements (Telecom, 5G, AI Adoption, Digital, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure) Public Speaking (Keynotes, Panels, Moderation, Industry Forums) Startup Advisory & Mentorship Leadership Coaching & Mentoring Advocacy for Women in Corporate Life Independent & Non-Executive Director RolesLet’s connect!

Experience

1. Independent Business & Technology Advisor (Telecom & IT Infrastructure)

   Osceninnovate

   Oct 2025 — Present · New Delhi, IN

   The key services offered are: • Strategic Consulting Engagements (Telecom, 5G, AI Adoption, Digital, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure)• Public Speaking (Keynotes, Panels, Moderation, Industry Forums)• Startup Advisory & Mentorship• Leadership Coaching & Mentoring• Advocacy for Women in Corporate Life

Education

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  Management Development Program Organised by Ericsson, Covering Marketing, Strategy, Business, Finance customised by Ericsson. It involved 1 week on Campus

  2009 — 2009

• Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

  B.E, Electronics and Communication

  1993 — 1997

• Indian School of Business

  Management Development Program Organised by Ericsson, Covering Marketing, Strategy, Business, Finance customised by Ericsson. It involved 2 week on Campus

  2010 — 2010

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  AISSCE, Science

  1984 — 1993

Skills

• Switching
• Dimensioning
• Wifi
• Gsm
• Managed Services
• Bss
• Lte
• Integration
• Transmission
• Mobile Devices
• Value-Added Services (Vas)
• Network Design
• Business Support System (Bss)
• Broadband
• Mpls
• Wcdma
• 3gpp
• Ethernet
• Wireless Technologies
• Strategy
• Vas
• Core Network
• Gprs
• Ngn
• Pre-Sales
• Multiprotocol Label Switching (Mpls)
• Wireless
• 3g
• Telecommunications
• Metro Ethernet
• Wimax
• Networking