Indranil Basu

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

VP Engineering - Orchestration and OSS/ Network Automation at Jio

West Bengal, India

Overview

Amit Dutta is the VP of Engineering for Orchestration and Network Automation at Jio, specializing in VNF, AI/ML, and 5G radio ecosystems. A computer science graduate from West Bengal University of Technology, his colleagues describe him as a calm, dynamic, and knowledgeable leader with a knack for solving complex problems.

He previously led the development of the foundational SDN/NFV product portfolio, known as "Ready Networks, " for Vodafone Group.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Process Oriented

Overcautious

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.  Being observant comes to them naturally. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Network Automation
His career focus is on creating self-driven networks using automation, policy-driven frameworks, and intelligent workflow management from Sterlite to his current VP role at Jio.
5G & Programmable Radio
He has led product strategy for programmable radio ecosystems, including 5G and Radio Edge Networks, a key focus in his recent leadership roles.
Orchestration with AI/ML
He heads the VNF & Orchestration portfolio, explicitly using analytics, AI, and machine learning to build modern, intelligent, and self-managed networks.

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Work History

1-2023
VP Engineering - Orchestration and OSS/ Network Automation at Jio
3-2019 - 12-2022
Head - VNF & Orchestration . Programmable Radio , STERLITE Technologies at STERLITE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
6-2017 - 3-2019
Deputy General Manager at Vodafone
4-2014 - 6-2017
Senior Consultant at BT
8-2012 - 3-2014
Senior Module Lead at CenturyLink

Education

Computer Science from West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata
1987 - 1998
Education details unavailable from st patricks school

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Insights For Selling To Indranil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Indranil is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Indranil

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Indranil move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Indranil take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Indranil

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