Sanjeev Kakkar

About Sanjeev Kakkar

Telecom professional with an extensive experience of over 37 Yrs. in the Industry. Demonstrated leadership in setting up and scaling multiple technology initiatives, defining strategy and successful execution of the same. Distinctive combination of best in class experience in technology, management, operations, regulation and public policy. Brings a nuanced understanding of the policy and regulations and its interface with the commercial business issues. Coming with a very strong R&D & technology Management acumen, successfully setup & managed various product development initiatives and successful commercialization in complex technology areas across multiple generations i.e. Multi-access Rural Radio, Wireless Backhaul, Satcom, VSAT, Mobile technologies i.e. 2G & 4G in globally distributed setups. Expert on international practices related to Standardization, IPR licensing, royalties, patent management & SEPs. Recognized contributor to and representing domestic Indian industry in telecom policy formulation and government regulatory committees, influencing policies to support the industry across National Digital Communication Policy, National policy on IT and Electronics, National IPR policy, “Make in India”, Digital India, Preference to Make in India (PP-MII), Production link incentive(PLI) and others which enabled Indian organizations to excel and improve competitiveness in global markets. Served at various key position in the industry; as member of CII National committee on ICTE Manufacturing, National committee on Telecom and Broadband, ITU -D & IT- T study groups, Telecom Standardisation Development Organisation (TSDSI) Formulation group, Founding Governing council member of TSDSI ( National Standard Organisation ), Governing Council member of TEPC, Member of the Consultative Committee of TEC (DOT) for adoption of TSDSI Transposed Standards for Radio Interface technology (5Gi) as National Standard and others. R&D efforts were Recognised with prestigious National Award for Best Indigenous Technology Development for the year 1997 by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Govt of India. Independent Director on Board of various Private & Public companies.

Experience

1. Senior Advisor

   Lepton Software

   Jan 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN

Education

• Delhi University

  M Tech, Microwave Electronics

  1983 — 1985

• Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra

  P G Diploma Theology, Theology/Theological Studies

  2015 — 2016

• Delhi University

  MSC, Physics(Electronics)

  1980 — 1982