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Shyamnath Surendranath

Director - IT Applications and Digital Operations
22.4 yrs experienceTelecommunications
Dec 2021

The move

MoveLHS du
TitleConsultant Director IT Application and Digital Operations
LocationUnited Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveNo — same country
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes
Years in UAE9.7
Total experience22.4 years
du headcount1,001-5,000 employees
du industryTelecommunications
du HQDubai
du typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Director IT Application and Digital OperationsDec 2021 — Present
    du· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Senior Manager - Billing OperationMar 2014 — Dec 2021
    du
  3. Manager BillingOct 2012 — Mar 2014
    du· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  4. Sr System AnalystMar 2007 — 2011
    du· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. ConsultantJan 2005 — Jan 2007
    LHS
  6. System Analyst2002 — 2005
    Idea Cellular Ltd· Cochin Area, India

Education

Languages

  • English,Malayalam,Hindi

Top skills

BSSGSMUnixProject ManagementData CenterOpen Source Software

About

I operate where system stability, transformation, and accountability intersect. With deep experience in telecom operations and large-scale IT programs, I focus on owning complexity, stabilizing critical platforms, and delivering results under pressure. From incident leadership to transformation execution, my approach is simple: clarity, discipline, outcomes. I believe stability is non-negotiable, governance enables speed, and strong teams win in tough environments. Results first. Always.

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