Vikas Bonde

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Regional Corporate Connect Head at Heartfulness Institute

Thane, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Vikas Bonde is the Senior Vice President of 5G Radio Network Engineering at Reliance Jio, with over 30 years of global experience in cellular wireless technology. An alumnus of Govt College of Engineering Pune, colleagues describe him as a calm, meticulous, and level-headed leader.

Beyond his tech career, Vikas is a passionate advocate for holistic wellness. He is a Certified Heartfulness Meditation Trainer and serves as a Regional Corporate Connect Head for the Heartfulness Institute, aiming to spread a culture of well-being in corporate environments.

Unique fact: Vikas is an avid trekker who has successfully completed the trek to the Everest Base Camp.

Personality Overview

Results Focused

Long-term Focused

Deliberate Doer

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

5G & LTE Networks
As the head of 5G Radio Network Planning and Engineering for India at Reliance Jio, this is his core professional focus.
Corporate Wellness
He is a strong advocate for wellness, a Certified Heartfulness Meditation Trainer, and a Corporate Wellness Catalyst, often posting about creating happiness at work.
Leadership Development
He recently completed the Heartful Adizes Leadership Foundation (HALF) Program and attended other leadership workshops, showing a keen interest in growth.

Media Appearances

Vikas has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2022
Regional Corporate Connect Head at Heartfulness Institute
3-2011
Sr Vice President (5G Radio Network Engineering) at Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd
5-2006 - 10-2008
Principle Consultant (Network & Technology Consulting) at Ericsson, Mumbai
7-2004 - 4-2006
Principle Consultant (AT&T Regional lead - New York) at Bechtel Corporation, New York
4-2000 - 7-2004
Principle Engineer (AT&T Regional lead - Texas) at Wireless Facilities Inc, San Diego

Education

1988 - 1992
B.E. (Electronics & Telecom) from Govt College of Engineering Pune
PMP - Project Management Professional from Project Management Institute, USA

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Insights For Selling To Vikas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vikas is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vikas

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vikas move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Vikas take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Vikas

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