Dr. Abhijeet Banode
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Product Management Executive with two decades of global experience spanning Tier-1 MNOs (e.g., AT&T, Vodafone – EU, UK, U.S., ROW, DISH Wireless, TELUS Canada, Telecom New Zealand), MVNOs, MSOs (Comcast, Spectrum, Cablevision), and OEMs (e.g., Apple, Samsung, Motorola, Sonim, Sony Mobile). Proven success in launching and managing multi-billion-dollar portfolios across smartphones, tablets, wearables, FWA, and emerging connected ecosystems. As Head of Apple Product Development at DISH Wireless, held shared P&L responsibility and led cross-functional delivery for 3.5M+ Apple users and multiple device categories, including white-labeled Android and enterprise products—generating $0.68+ revenue, accelerating time-to-market by 42%, and reducing churn by 12%. Pioneered innovations like 5G RedCap wearables, RCS Business Messaging, intelligent eSIM automation, and AI-powered self-service platforms, transforming user experience and operational efficiency. Expert in defining multi-year roadmaps, overseeing full product lifecycle management (PLM/ALM), and driving operational excellence with OPEX and CAPEX savings of up to $0.2B. Held P&L ownership across multiple strategic engagements during global consulting, delivering measurable subscriber growth and revenue impact. Architected and scaled greenfield platforms for RCS, network slicing, and advanced 5G use cases such as Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and Emergency SOS (eSOS). Also led the development of a Connected Living portfolio, spanning Smart Homes, Connected Cars, and Digital Health—bridging emerging technologies with everyday user needs to unlock new growth and monetization opportunities. Brings deep technical expertise across mobile technologies (1G–5G, IoT, FMC, satellite LTE), product certifications, and lab architecture—enabling complex launches like Vodafone’s U.S. enterprise MVNO and Southern Linc’s LTE portfolio on constrained spectrum. Holds a doctorate in Business Administration with research focused on Sustainable Smart Cities (SDG 11) and actively contributes as an IEEE reviewer, global conference judge, and startup jury member.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Apple Product Development
DISH Wireless Inc
01.2022 - Current
- Share full P&L responsibility for a multibillion-dollar Apple portfolio—including iPhone, iPad, Watch, accessories, AppleCare, AppleOne, trade-in, insurance, and financing—across Boost Mobile, Boost Infinite, Gen Mobile, and enterprise/government channels operating on DISH 5G SA, AT&T, and T-Mobile networks.
- Lead product strategy, multi-year roadmap development, GTM execution, and partner engagement (Apple, Google, AT&T, T-Mobile) across 20+ cross-functional teams and 300+ stakeholders. Achieved 7% YoY service adoption growth and reinforced DISH’s position as the 4th-largest U.S. wireless carrier.
- Pioneered multiple category-first innovations, including 5G RedCap wearables, AI-powered RCS Business Messaging (RBM), and intelligent eSIM activation flows (One Touch, Quick Transfer, On-Device), reducing time-to-market by 42% and cutting Care calls by 41%.
- Launched an AI-powered RBM platform, enabling 205M+ A2P messages across 7.5M users and delivering $31M+ projected annualized revenue. Integrated sentiment analysis, fault detection, campaign weighting, and geofencing support to 167 enterprise clients via 4 aggregators.
- Designed and incubated the FWA vertical, including 5G cellular CPEs and an ACS-based lifecycle platform for scalable broadband delivery. Although pre-commercial, the platform is projected to deliver 45% faster provisioning, 25% fewer errors, and meaningful OPEX savings over DISH’s AWS-hosted 5G SA core.
- Built connected living strategies by aligning product innovation with RedCap, eSOS, and evolving device categories (e.g., wearables, accessories, health sensors), enabling future scalability into smart environments.
- Led the design and GTM alignment for DISH’s 5G slicing strategy, targeting monetization across eMBB, URLLC, and mMTC use cases, including XR, priority voice, IoT, and pseudo-private 5G. While still in development, the platform supports slice provisioning within 72 hours and targets a $58M addressable market.
- Drove $250M+ in combined OPEX and CAPEX savings by streamlining PLM governance, unifying brand strategies across DISH’s MVNO/MNO stack, and reducing redundancies in product and service delivery.
- Executed omnichannel GTM strategies in collaboration with sales, digital, and care teams to support new product introductions (NPIs), optimizing attach and upgrade journeys—accounting for 55% of Apple sales—and improving retention and monetization KPIs.
Product Manager, Apple Device Development
Comcast Corporation
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Shared ownership of the Apple product and certification portfolio for Xfinity Mobile, supporting 4.75M+ subscribers across iPhone, iPad, and Watch. Led end-to-end product delivery, certification, and readiness in alignment with Apple and Verizon Wireless requirements.
- Delivered 19% subscriber growth and increased service/hardware revenue by 22% by expanding the Apple portfolio and strengthening carrier services like Watch pairing, AppleCare, and financing.
- Managed full Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)—from ideation, PoC, and NPI to logistics, Care, and GTM enablement—reducing time-to-market by 23%, increasing customer satisfaction by 19%, and improving launch efficiency by 28%.
- Defined Apple certification strategy across Comcast, Verizon, and GSMA/FCC/3GPP standards. Cut certification timelines by 22%, achieved 100% compliance, and accelerated device onboarding.
- Developed and launched a certification automation toolkit integrating Apple GSX, Verizon RSSX, and Comcast MSP APIs into the XM360 retail platform—boosting diagnostic reporting efficiency by 32%, cutting errors by 27%, and reducing reporting time by 38%.
- Designed UX-led product strategies, focusing on intuitive design, UI/UX consistency, and seamless user journeys—resulting in a 33% increase in user engagement, 22% improvements in satisfaction, and 27% higher product adoption.
- Engineered advanced Wi-Fi offloading algorithms (MPTCP, EAP-AKA, SIM Auth) across Comcast/Charter/Alice networks—achieving 28% wholesale cost savings, 22% session offload, 60% customer care savings, and 32% handover success rate improvement.
- Designed and deployed next-gen DOCSIS CPEs with cellular fallback for Comcast and Sky (EU), accelerating onboarding for 19M+ homes and reducing install time by 50%.
- Enabled 10% broadband market share growth by monetizing service and rental revenue through robust CPE launches, reducing customer complaints, and launch delays.
- Led cross-functional collaboration across product, engineering, supply chain, and Care to streamline NPI delivery—cutting timelines by 27%, increasing adoption by 32%, and improving supply chain efficiency.
Project & Product Manager - Technical
Tech Mahindra Americas Inc
05.2008 - 08.2018
- Shared P&L accountability across multi-million dollar mobile and IoT product portfolios for Tier-1 MNOs (e.g., Vodafone [EU/UK/USA], Telecom New Zealand, TELUS) and global OEMs. Helped shape roadmaps, track financial KPIs, and align delivery with revenue goals.
- Supported product strategy execution across subscriber bases ranging from 1M to 200M, contributing to cumulative revenue of $10B+ across client engagements.
- Led rollout of operator-facing software and firmware components (e.g., Wi-Fi Connection Managers, IMS-based FMC and VoIP platforms), enhancing network efficiency by 25% and reducing OPEX by up to 15%.
- Directed product lifecycle activities: ideation, PoC, BoM, technical documentation (PRDs/TRDs), and GTM planning, resulting in 22% faster time-to-market and measurable improvements in adoption and performance.
- Partnered with teams to define carrier-grade solutions in Connected Car, Health, and Home verticals (e.g., Ford, Denso, Philips, Vinnfi). Accelerated commercialization of embedded connectivity use cases by 30% while improving user satisfaction by 25%.
- Led requirements and solution design for mobile and IoT devices in compliance with 3GPP, GSMA, OMA, and CableLabs—enabling interoperability and faster integration into carrier ecosystems.
- Delivered programs using Agile, PIM-FMP, and PRINCE2 frameworks, improving delivery predictability by 20% and reducing average project timelines by 30%.
- Managed device certification programs and lab engagements for AT&T, Apple, Dell, Google Fi, Telecom NZ, and regional MVNOs. Improved certification success rates by 28-35% across mobile broadband, VoLTE, VoWiFi, and CA.
- Oversaw certification and validation of mobile terminals (2G–5G NSA/SA), working closely with operator test labs and compliance teams in North America, Europe, and APAC.
- Deployed real-time tracking and analytics dashboards to monitor test coverage, certification timelines, and defect rates, improving transparency and decision-making across global delivery teams.
- Aligned stakeholders across R&D, Product, Engineering, and QA, enhancing cross-functional collaboration by 35% and accelerating resolution cycles.
- Maintained structured governance around project delivery, ensuring proactive risk identification and mitigation, leading to 30% lower project variance and improved client satisfaction.
Software Test Engineer (Mobile & Web)
Nex-icon Technology Solutions, India
12.2007 - 05.2008
Engineer – Mobile Development & Testing
Softspin Service Pvt. Ltd, India
04.2007 - 12.2007
R&D - Software Test Engineer (Mobile)
Nokia CDMA R&D Unit, India
02.2006 - 03.2007
Jr. Mobile Software Test Engineer
Marshal Microwave Pvt. Ltd, India
06.2005 - 02.2006
Education
Doctorate in Business Administration - Research: Sustainable Smart Cities Strategies
Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE07-2024
Executive MBA - Strategic Management And Entrepreneurship
National Institute of Business Management
India01.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
Government College of Engineering
Amravati, India05-2005
Skills
- Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management
- P&L & Portfolio Leadership
- Strategic Partnerships & GTM Execution
- AI-Driven Customer Experience (CX)
- Cross-Carrier Certification & Compliance
- Enterprise & Smart Living Productization
- Executive Stakeholder Alignment
Accomplishments
- · Multibillion Apple Revenue Ownership: Owned the Apple product portfolio at DISH & Xfinity, driving multibillion-dollar revenue across iPhone, iPad, Watch, and Apple services.
- · RBM Platform Launch: Launched Boost's AI-powered Rich Business Messaging (RBM) platform, generating $MM in annual revenue through 205M+ A2P messages.
- · FWA Lifecycle Orchestration: Architected a 5G Fixed Wireless Access platform with ACS-driven CPE lifecycle management, enabling scalable, automated provisioning on DISH’s 5G SA core.
- · Apple CX & Retention Boost: Streamlined Apple Watch and iPad onboarding, activation, and support flows, along with brand unification, enhancing CX and improving customer retention.
- · 5G Network Slicing Monetization: Drove DISH’s 5G slicing monetization strategy, enabling slice activation in hours via AI-led DevOps and unlocking a $MM TAM with 3x ROI potential.
- · Smart Living Portfolio Delivery: Delivered Connected Living solutions—including Homes, Healthcare, and Automotive—driving new business lines globally
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – L. No. 2934738 2020
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) – L. No. 000388186 2015
- PRINCE2 Practitioner – L. No. GR634004714AB 2014
- ANZ Smart Cities Council - Certified Practitioner 2021
- Generative AI for Business Leaders 2024
- AI-First Product Leader 2024
Timeline
Head of Apple Product Development
DISH Wireless Inc
01.2022 - Current
Product Manager, Apple Device Development
Comcast Corporation
08.2018 - 12.2021
Project & Product Manager - Technical
Tech Mahindra Americas Inc
05.2008 - 08.2018
Software Test Engineer (Mobile & Web)
Nex-icon Technology Solutions, India
12.2007 - 05.2008
Engineer – Mobile Development & Testing
Softspin Service Pvt. Ltd, India
04.2007 - 12.2007
R&D - Software Test Engineer (Mobile)
Nokia CDMA R&D Unit, India
02.2006 - 03.2007
Jr. Mobile Software Test Engineer
Marshal Microwave Pvt. Ltd, India
06.2005 - 02.2006
Doctorate in Business Administration - Research: Sustainable Smart Cities Strategies
Goldey-Beacom College
Executive MBA - Strategic Management And Entrepreneurship
National Institute of Business Management
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
Government College of Engineering
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