Praveen

About Praveen

With over 30 years in the technology and telecom industries, I have built a career around delivering high-impact business outcomes in fast-moving markets. From launching enterprise network services for financial institutions to driving telecom connectivity across IT/ITES sectors, I have consistently aligned technology with business goals.As Country Manager at Transaction Network Services (TNS) for nearly two decades, I helped shape the company’s operations by developing low-latency and co-location trading services, securing exchange agreements with NSE and BSE, and supporting global clients with FIX protocol expertise. My work enabled TNS to deliver highly reliable services to Buy/Sell sides and trading communities through longterm CXO relationships in the BFSI sector.Before TNS, I served as CEO of XConnect Technologies, where we brought voice, video, and IP solutions to enterprise clients and call centers across India. Earlier in my career, I led US operations and training programs at UshaComm, designing one of the first structured software engineer training models in partnership with IIT-Madras.I also played a key role at Escorts Construction Equipment Ltd, where I was part of the national strategy team and successfully launched Daewoo Forklift, capturing significant market share against leading competitors.I have been invited to speak at major blockchain and financial technology forums, including the FIX Protocol Conference, SPIN, and FICCI, sharing insights on infrastructure, trading tech, and digital finance.My Key Areas: Electronic Trading | Blockchain in Finance | FIX Protocol | Market Data & Low Latency Networks | Telecom Solutions | Training & Leadership | Business Process Improvement | Strategic Sales & Account GrowthIf you want to exchange ideas on trading infrastructure, telecom, or emerging tech, feel free to connect.

Experience

1. Country Manager

   Transaction Network Services (TNS)

   Nov 2005 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   As the Country Manager at Transaction Network Services, I am leading TNS in India with full responsibility for P&L, compliance, and corporate governance. I have built a strong Buy/Sell Side network business, driving strategic partnerships with SingTel, Reliance, Bharti Airtel, BSNL, and Tata Communications. Positioned TNS as a customer-centric leader with high SLA standards and FIX consultingSpeaker at 10+ Blockchain and Financial Technology conferences, including FICCI, SPIN, and FIX Protocol events.Expanded market share through cost-efficient pricing and global margin attainmentBusiness Development & Expansion, Strategic Planning & Execution, Innovative Product Development, Operational & Financial Management, Client Relationship Building & Retention, Electronic Trading, Blockchain, Financial Markets, FIX Protocol, Low Latency Networks, P&L Management, Capital Markets

Education

• Annamalai University

  BE, Mechanical

  1982 — 1986

• Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Chennai

  10+2, Mathematics

  1980 — 1982

• Anna University Chennai

  MBA, Marketing and Systems

  1986 — 1988

Skills

• Sales
• Institutional Marketing
• Consulting
• Fx Trading Hubs
• Business Strategy
• Product Management
• Key Account Management
• Business Analysis
• Hubs
• Management
• Direct Sales
• Networking
• Ultra Low Latency
• Electronic Trading
• Start-Ups
• Strategic Planning
• P&L Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Payment Solutions
• Financial Modeling
• Income Statement
• Sales Management
• Negotiation
• Crm
• Microsoft Crm
• Profit & Loss Management
• Team Management
• Problem Solving
• Strategy
• Operations Management
• Marketing
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• Voip
• Vendor Management
• Ip
• Business Development
• Program Management
• Market Data
• Leveraging Strategic Partnerships