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Global ConnectivityArchitecture Leader

20+ years bridging nations through IP infrastructure, SD-WAN, and Cloud Interconnect. From the backbone of Reliance Jio to Telstra and Tata Communications — building the networks the world runs on.

20+
Years Experience
3
Tier-1 Carriers
6+
Continents
Ganesh Ramesh Naik
20+ Years
Global Telecom
Career at Reliance Jio Telstra Tata Communications Reliance Globalcom / GCX Tata Teleservices
About

Connecting the World,
One Network at a Time

I am a Strategic Product Leader with over two decades of experience at the intersection of global connectivity, wholesale data, and cloud networking. My career spans three of Asia's most influential telecom carriers — Reliance Jio, Telstra, and Tata Communications — where I have led product portfolios from conception through full P&L ownership.

From building fiber infrastructure in South Asia to architecting cloud interconnect solutions for global OTT and content providers, I bring a rare combination of technical depth and commercial acumen. I have launched products, opened new markets, negotiated carrier agreements across six continents, and driven teams through complex RFPs worth hundreds of millions.

Today, I sit at the convergence of traditional IP infrastructure and the next generation of network intelligence — SD-WAN, AI-driven automation, and multi-cloud networking.

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CMD Award — ISP Launch in India

Issued by the CMD of Telstra India · May 2016 · Recognized for leading the successful launch of an ISP operation in India.

Product Lifecycle Management

End-to-end ownership from roadmap ideation and market research through launch, revenue optimization, and sunset.

Global Partnerships & Carrier Relations

Negotiating interconnect agreements, IRU contracts, and strategic alliances with carriers and hyperscalers across every continent.

Presales & Complex Bid Management

Leading technical and commercial responses to large-scale RFPs for enterprise, OTT, and carrier clients worldwide.

Network Expansion & Infrastructure

Directed fiber and PoP deployments across Nepal, Bangladesh, Dubai, and major Asia-Pacific corridors.

Core Competencies

Expertise Across the
Full Connectivity Stack

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Product Strategy

Product Roadmap GTM Strategy PLM Competitive Analysis P&L Ownership
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Partnerships & Alliances

Carrier Relations Contract Negotiation Global Interconnect Vendor Management
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Business & Sales Operations

Presales Strategy RFP / RFQ Bid Management Pricing Models Revenue Growth
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Technical Domain

SD-WAN AWS Cloud IP Peering / BGP Satellite MOFN Aviatrix
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Emerging Technologies

Generative AI Agentic AI Network Automation P2O / O2C Systems
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Products Launched

MOFN Express NLD Cloud Connect Niche IPT Extension PoP Model
Career Timeline

Two Decades of Building
Global Networks

May 2017 — Present
Reliance Jio Infocomm
Product Lead — Global Connectivity
  • Directing the vision, roadmap, and P&L for ILD (International Long Distance) global connectivity products.
  • Spearheaded network expansion and infrastructure deployment in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Dubai, managing cross-functional technical and regulatory teams.
  • Launched high-margin products including Managed Optical Fiber Network (MOFN), Express NLD, Cloud Connect, and Niche IPT.
  • Devised GTM strategies and collaborated on high-value, complex global opportunities for OTT players and content providers.
  • Driving workflow automation to enhance the ILD Customer Portal and streamline network enhancement projects.
Nov 2012 — Mar 2017
Telstra India
Product Manager — IP Services
  • Consistently achieved 100% of revenue targets by harmonizing International and India IP services.
  • Introduced the Extension PoP Model, significantly reducing expansion costs while maintaining service excellence.
  • Increased win rates for CDN/OTT clients through tailored IP Address Empowerment and DNS solutions.
  • Orchestrated IT enhancements for Prospect-to-Order (P2O) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) workflows.
Dec 2009 — Nov 2012
Tata Communications
Product Manager — Wholesale Data
  • Led product feature development and cost optimization strategy, enhancing profitability across the wholesale data portfolio.
  • Directed technical and commercial responses for large-scale RFPs, aligning with global carrier and enterprise requirements.
Mar 2007 — Dec 2009
Reliance Globalcom / GCX
Product Manager
  • Managed wholesale data and connectivity products across GCX's global submarine cable network.
2002 — 2007
Earlier Career
Sr. Customer Support · Network Engineer
  • Apara Enterprise Solutions — Senior Customer Support (Mar 2004 – Feb 2007)
  • Tata Teleservices / Digilink — Network Engineer (Jul 2002 – Mar 2004)
Certifications & Education

Continuously Advancing
at the Frontier

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Generative AI Foundations — Upgrad / Microsoft
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Generative AI for Everyone — DeepLearning.AI (Coursera)
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Aruba SD-WAN Basics — HPE Aruba Networking
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AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials — Amazon Web Services
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Aviatrix Multi-Cloud Network Associate — Aviatrix
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Silver Peak SD-WAN Xpert (SPSX) Certification

MBA — Information Management

J.B.I.M.S., Mumbai University · 2005 – 2008

BE — Instrumentation Engineering

MCT's Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai University · 1999 – 2002

Contact

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Open to strategic discussions, product leadership roles, and global connectivity advisory engagements.