Prasanta Kumar Mohanty

About Prasanta Kumar Mohanty

I am a Digital Infrastructure, Telecom, and Data Center leader with nearly 21 years of experience building, operating, and scaling mission-critical infrastructure across India’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.Currently serving as Assistant Director at Altius Infra, I lead large-scale telecom and digital infrastructure operations, balancing operational excellence, financial discipline, and strategic execution to deliver sustained business value.Core impact areas include:• Driving 99.9%+ network uptime across large telecom and infrastructure portfolios• Managing multi-vendor, multi-geography operations with strong governance and compliance• Executing cost optimization and efficiency programs while protecting service quality• Leading digital transformation initiatives across Data Centers, AI-enabled operations, and sustainabilityBeyond execution, my strength lies in thinking at system and board level—connecting technology, operations, finance, and risk into long-term, scalable strategy. I regularly engage with senior leadership on growth planning, infrastructure readiness, governance frameworks, and future-proofing digital assets.I am actively open to Senior Leadership, Strategic Advisory, and Board / Independent Director opportunities, where my experience in telecom infrastructure, data centers, AI-driven operations, and ESG-aligned growth can contribute to durable enterprise value.Areas of focus:Digital Infrastructure | Telecom Operations | Data Centers | AI & Automation | Sustainability | P&L | Governance | Strategy

Experience

1. Assistant Director - Operations

   Altius

   Sep 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Driving operational excellence and strategic transformation across large-scale telecom and digital infrastructure portfolios.Telecom & Infrastructure Leader | AI & Digital Transformation | 5G & Renewable Energy | Operational ExcellenceAs a senior leader at Altius Infra, one of the world’s largest telecom infrastructure platforms, I drive network operations, digital transformation, AI adoption, and sustainability initiatives. My expertise spans 5G deployment, energy optimization, vendor management, and financial discipline, ensuring seamless multi-operator infrastructure with a focus on scalability, cost efficiency, and future-ready telecom solutions.Key Responsibilities & Impact: Network Operations & Uptime – Managing telecom sites, ensuring 99.98% uptime, optimizing network health, and enhancing KPI performance. P&L & Cost Optimization – Handling multi-million-dollar Opex & Capex, improving EBITDA through energy savings, vendor negotiations, and cost control. 5G & Next-Gen Deployments – Leading 5G, IBS, and fiber expansions, ensuring infrastructure readiness for 2G-5G networks and future technologies. AI & Digital Transformation – Implemented AI-driven predictive maintenance, reducing network downtime, improving O&M efficiency, and cutting operational costs. Energy & Sustainability – Spearheaded green power integration, reducing energy costs by 10%, implementing smart grids, and expanding renewable initiatives. Vendor & Partner Management – Leading vendor strategy, SLA enforcement, and performance monitoring to drive efficiency and service quality. Regulatory & Compliance Leadership – Ensuring compliance with ROW laws, telecom regulations, and environmental standards, accelerating infrastructure deployment.Passionate about innovation, AI-driven telecom, and sustainable growth in digital infrastructure.

Education

• Indian School of Business

  Chief Digital and AI Officer Programme, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Business Strategy

• JRN University

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

  2013 — 2015

• Rourkela Institute of Technology

  Diploma, Electrical Engineering

  2001 — 2004

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  Advanced Program in Leadership for Business Excellence, Strategy and Leadership

• Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

  Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Operation Management