SUMMARY:

• Versatile technology leader with extensive experience in Cloud, Security, DevOps, Mobile, Digital Transformation and enterprise solutions in global markets for diverse customer needs.
• Results focused with strong execution track record in managing and delivering innovative cost - effective solutions .
• Exceptional mentor able to connect with C-level executives to drive growth. Proficiencies includes:
• Cloud Consulting, Multi-Cloud Strategy and Roadmaps, Assessments, Governance, Standards, Evangelism, Business Case, ROI, Technical Architecture & Guidance, Design, POC, Validation, deliverables and acceptance criteria, Cloud migration, 6R's Apps disposition & recommendations, Data classification and integration, Performance, CSP, Tools & Platforms selection for Cloud enablement, Automation & Operations.
• IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, Public/Private/Hybrid models, Cloud Security Architecture, Risk assessment and compliance, Cloud Integration, Cloud Operating Model.
• Amazon Web Services - AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Developer, SysOps Administrator.
• Amazon Web Services including EC2, S3, IAM, ELB, Autoscaling, VPC, Route53, CloudFront, CloudFormation, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, Cloud Trail, Lambda, DR/HA, Storage, etc., Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, OpenStack, Terraform, Cisco Cloud Center, Automation, Monitoring & Analytics, Big Data Apache Spark and Hadoop Technologies.
• Aligning Technology Strategy to Business Strategy, Portfolio Planning, Account P&L Management, Lifecycle Management, Fiscal Year Planning, Bookings Forecast, Budgets, Commits.
• Web/Mobile Application Development & Delivery Strategy, Application Life Cycle Management, Agile SDLC, Product Owner, Scrum Master, Lean, Kanban, Design Thinking, Usability Design, DevOps planning and design, Release Management, Project & Program Management, On/Off-Shore Team Management.
• Java/J2EE, javascript, PHP, Python, Enterprise EBS, LifeRay, Node.JS, React, Git, SVN, Jenkins, Chef, Scalar, Nexus, Vagrant, VirtualBox, Ansible, CI/CD, API/Web Services, Container technologies, Kubernetes, Dockers, Rational, Micro-services, Application Integration Services including ServiceNow, SalesForce, AppDynamics, New Relic, CloudMesh, Splunk, Adobe AEM, Okta, CyberArc, HashiVault, PaloAlto, Trendmicro, etc.,
• Product Management Roadmaps, Strategy & Execution Plans, Go-to-Market Programs, Strategic Alliances, Pre­Sales Enablement, Technical Training, Speaking Engagements, SaaS Software Licensing.
• Cisco Network Architectures, Data Center & Cloud, Collaboration, Security, Wireless/Mobility, Storage, LAN/WAN technologies, Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Cloud Center, Network Optimization Service (NOS) Software Defined Networking (SDN/NFV) Cisco IOS.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Dallas, Texas

Responsibilities:

• Spearheading efforts to develop competencies in Cloud strategy, Architecture, Design, Migration, Operations, DevOps, Digital Transformation, Security competency with AWS, Azure, and Google cloud partner certification network.
• Engaged on advising and partnering with customers on cloud and digital transformation journey including cloud, security discovery, assessment, planning and architecture best practices including tools evaluation, proof of concept, design, migration, validation, application modernization and operations and optimizations.
• Startup advisor for Blackstone Venture Launch Pad development center at UT Dallas venture advisory services.

Confidential

Sr. Cloud Architect (AWS)

Responsibilities:

• Worked on cloud migration strategy, technical architecture and application 6R's disposition recommendations.
• Worked on cloud standard operating best practices and governance model including ElasticOps & Managed services.
• Worked on cloud architecture design patterns including high availability and disaster recovery.
• Worked on cloud automation and DevOps standards and best practices for cloud operating model.
• Contributed to strategy and design workshops on migration, security and cloud operating model.
• Delivered training to support and delivery teams.
• Architected POC architecture for Machine Learning including evaluation of various ML frameworks/models like Anaconda, Tensorflow, Keras, Pytorch, etc., to model predictive recommendations for energy price forecasting.

Confidential, Dallas, Texas

S r. Manager, Principal Architect, Cloud Services

Responsibilities:

• Led digital transformation strategy for enterprise web and mobile platforms including UI/UX best practices, business process optimization, DevOps and cloud. Resulted in 20+ applications consolidated on to new platforms.
• Architected and managed full life-cycle development and migration of a portfolio of enterprise grade applications to on-premises and hybrid cloud platforms including AWS, VMware, OpenStack services using open-source technologies and agile development methodologies.
• Led agile development & delivered a portfolio of scalable web/mobile applications for on-premises and hybrid cloud including security, reliability, SRE, and scalability, etc., generating $18M/year in services revenues.
• Architected and managed a DevOps strategy for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) using Github, Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarQube to improve the commit to deploy process.
• Led technology evaluation on Cloud and S, DevOps, Micro-services, Containers, Enterprise software technologies and solutions for build vs. buy, design and integration decisions, including evaluation reports and metrics.
• Lead a team of architects and analysts to capture business requirements for Cisco next generation unified service delivery platform and prioritized for agile delivery.
• Managed application security assessments, design and threat analysis impact for cloud enablement and migration. Advised on cloud security best practices including Identity and Access, Data Encryption, Privacy and IDP, etc.,
• Managed and drove security compliance and audits, vulnerability and penetration testing including security standards and regulations such as SOC1/2/3, ISO 2700x, NIST, ITIL and PCI DSS.
• Defined and managed a SaaS application strategy to scale service delivery to different customer segments with simplified service ordering to increased customer penetration. Business impact $3M/year incremental revenues.
• Defined mobile apps strategy to increase adoption and service revenues. Architected and managed the development and continuous delivery of knowledge services CoE apps for iOS and Android Apps.
• Managed DC infrastructure and applications hosting and upgrades, SLAs for service operations, support and business continuity, backend integrations, including workload migration to hybrid cloud resulting in 40% cost savings.
• Built customer loyalty with business and technical leadership, conducted customer advisory meetings and delivered on customer outcomes. Increased cloud and network service adoption and renewals by 20%.
• Managed and drove onsite and offshore teams including collaborating with business, engineering, operations, and support stakeholders throughout the platform/service lifecycle.
• Managed a team of Project managers, Architects, Analysts, & Engineers. Negotiated and drove KPIs for business transformation with all stakeholders resulted in 50% improved productivity and service delivery quality.

Confidential, San Jose, CA

Sr. Product Manager, Enterprise Networking Business

Responsibilities:

• Led all aspects of product management and go-to-market initiatives to drive revenue growth for Cisco 800 &1800 Integrated Service Router (ISR) & connectivity modules like xDSL, 3G etc., Portfolio impact of $300M/year.
• Managed and drove ISR 800/1800 roadmaps. Defined security roadmap and features like Unified Threat Management (UTM), partnered with engineering and drove execution resulting in market share gain.
• Led global launch and go-to-market activity of ISR 890 router family, contributed $80M in new revenues in first year.
• Evangelized ISR value proposition, messaging and positioning for value selling through executive briefings, webinars, video datasheet, road shows, channel and field sales training resulting in increased product adoption.
• Managed deal support and guided enterprise router deals to minimize discounts and position value selling for worldwide service provider and enterprise customers.
• Prepared & presented monthly forecasts and deals pipeline reports to executives.
• Led ISR competitive strategy for enterprise LAN/WAN access and branch router solutions. Updated executives with new competitor's product views which included feature, performance, architecture, technology, cost and pricing.
• Partnered with field sales to provide high impact collateral, VODs, first day announcement to expose gaps in competitor's products. Influenced and prioritized new feature delivery with engineering teams.

Confidential, San Jose, CA

Cisco Consulting Partner

Responsibilities:

• Co-founder, Pre-sales, Business Development - Developed and executed GTM & delivery strategy for Cisco solutions (Security, Collaboration, Wireless and Datacenter). Developed and supported sales pipeline. Expanded sales 30% by increasing sales activities with new prospects.
• Developed and executed various marketing, pricing, positioning and channel strategies to sell Cisco VoIP and data center solutions to enterprises and SMBs. Achieved targets for the first year.
• Established and managed an eco-system of strategic partners, distributors and VARs including XO, Mpower, Covad, Ingram, and TechData, for VoIP managed services offerings.
• Managed, coached, trained and mentored a team of four sales and delivery engineers on Cisco technology solutions.

Confidential, Santa Clara, CA

Principal Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Architected and led development of a 10GE switch fabric and line card to be used with ATCA backplane.
• Engaged and coordinated with Confidential 's product marketing and system design teams to understand the requirements and come up with the system architecture definition and implementation plan.
• Project managed and led development of an Ethernet over backplane (EoBP) line card for 10GE switch fabric using Cadence design tools. The project was completed on time and delivered with high customer satisfaction. Achieved quality goals within time and budget and reduced cost by 30%.

Confidential, Santa Clara, CA

Manager, Product Management & Validation

Responsibilities:

• Managed and defined next generation product requirements for security processors and solutions, multi-core communication processors, WLAN, L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch, PHYs, and SerDes products.
• Managed strategic vendor/partner eco-system. Supported customers worldwide. Collaborated with C-level leaders to evaluate several technology companies and intellectual property for M&A and product integration.

Confidential, Milpitas, CA

Sr. Architect/HW/Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Architected and developed hardware and software for a portfolio of sound cards (Sound Blaster) including ASIC and board design. Multi-million units shipped worldwide.
• Managed and developed a portfolio of CPE gateways, modems and xDSL routers. Overall responsibility for a portfolio of flagship integrated access routers & Gateway router (Broadband Blaster) products for the company. Multi-million units shipped generating $8M revenues in first 2 years.
• Technical lead for architecture definition, hardware and software development, implementation of mix-signal ASICs, FPGAs, DSPs, and PCB boards for modems, Fax/Data/Voice/Video and multi-media applications. Contributed $20M in revenues to business.