My role in Smartfren Telecommunication is to handle overall responsibility for building new Data Center for Public & Private Cloud infrastructure, upcoming DC Facility Project design, Site Assessment, Build New DC and Data Center consolidations.> Handling IT Infrastructure and Data Center Facility projects for timely and quality execution of planned activities, including release of New Applications, ISO 27001, internal audit process, Cloud, etc.> Doing Technical solutions for all upcoming DC’s, IT-Projects and existing IT & DC capacity. Ensuring all solutions are as per industry best practices and translate into BOM for budgeting/forecasting.> Reviewing and providing feedback on materials and documents related to the execution of high profile strategic projects and programs being presented to the C-level executives to ensure accuracy and quality. > Coordinating with cross-discipline team members, to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.> Handling overall DC and IT-Infra project’s schedule, report project issues status, and highlight potential risks if any. > Validating requirements for all Data Center Facility & IT-Hardware dimension requests. For fulfilling business requirements as per industry benchmarks from Business/Vendors. > Managing Raised Floor Management (RFM) and Facility Management (FM) teams for all Data Center Facilities. > Reviewing and Validating IT-Infrastructure and Facility Management Yearly Preventive Maintenance Planner (YPMP) to maintain DC's committed Up-time and SLA’s. > Vendor management; Researching about the best suitable vendors, obtaining their information and suitable for the Projects, gauging the quality of work. Managing relationships with multiple vendors in same project, evaluating performance by setting up organizational standards.

Performed Geo-Leader role in Japan as Infrastructure Solution Architect for hardware solution optimization. My role assumes overall infrastructure services responsibility for upcoming projects design, build, consolidate, and migrations. I utilize in-depth knowledge of leading-edge of Data Center and IT product technologies in conjunction with industry and verifying solutions (Mainframe, Power/Intel Server, Storage, LAN, and SAN) for new project requirements within IBM SO-delivery accounts globally. Also provide recommendations to SO-teams in terms of HW planning & solution alternation to the across Geo's, helping SO-teams to order the hardware matching with the SOW, to increase overall utilization of hardware boxes in their respective accounts, which effectively reduces in cost and help in reducing IBM spend over HW maintenance, power, space and software components. Resulting in greener Data Centers in GEO’s.

Data Center Managed Service-LEADMy role assumes overall infrastructure services responsibility for Bharti Airtel globally across 20 countries for upcoming projects of data center design, build, consolidation, management and migrations. I deliver new Data Center projects and complex high quality solutions to clients in response to varying requirements. I utilize in-depth knowledge of leading-edge products and technology in conjunction with industry and business skills to influence clients. As Technical Solution Manager building Data Center architecture design, requirement for bill of material preparation, developing scope of work, project plan, estimations, and project cost case with implementation plans.I have a thorough understanding of the client's vision, goals, objectives, strategy, tactics, and how they relate to Data center planning, design, and build.

Designation: Infrastructure Service (Data Center), Manager for India.My role assumed overall data center build, consolidation, and migrations. I delivered new DC projects with high quality data centers in western region of India (Pune) considering subscribers’ growth and Data Center needs, providing DC solutions to clients in response to varying requirements. > Ensured smooth Implementation of new applications and DC migration projects within scheduled time frames.> Relationship management with the customer and IBM Information Technologies Services (ITS, separate BU within IBM). Working relationship was a key factor because BU was responsible for Building the Data center. > Data Center risk analysis of sites according to International standards or contract terms and conditions between customer and IBM and suggest customer for the best possible solutions for retrofits to suit the existing setup to increase the availability and scalability bearing in mind the best interests of IBM.> Certifying data center readiness to start IT operations with having considerations of IT Operations and EOHS requirements in accordance with international/IBM norms to reduce risks of downtime proactive prevention was one of my key roles benefiting customers and getting client reference for IBM.Idea Cellular Ltd.- Centralized Data Center Build Assessment and Released for Production.

Designation: Infrastructure Service (Data Center), Manager for India.My role assumed overall data center design, build, consolidation, management and migrations. I delivered new Data Centers with high quality and scalability data centers in western region of India (Mumbai) considering subscribers’ growth and Data Center needs to provide DC solutions to clients in response to varying requirements. > Designed New data center build, & migrated considering application consolidation and centralization in western region of India (Mumbai) and DR data Center in southern region of India (Bangalore) bearing in mind the customer’s capacity growth.> Solution done for upcoming new projects (Applications) based on RFS/SOW for (Servers, Storage, Network, Securities & new DC facilities etc.). During the solution process I collaborated with various lines of businesses within IBM and 3rd party vendors.> Ensured smooth Implementation of new applications and DC migration projects within scheduled time frames.> Relationship management with the customer was a key factor for the projects because at various phases I was responsible to get the buy-in and keep them in sync with IBM’s understanding.> Multiple vendor management for designing, solution, execution tills the completion.Vodafone Cellular Data Center Project are below;- Successfully completed Delhi Data Center Retrofit in Live Data Center by Replacing all CARC, adding 250 KVA UPS for Capacity and new application hosting requirements.- I have evaluated more than 10 DC’s to host NDC-2 Central Data Center for Vodafone, and completed colocation contract with SIFY in Mumbai around 12000 Sq. Ft. 6 KVA 300 Racks White Floor and for DR DC completed colocation contract with TCS in Bangalore 6750 Sq. Ft. 160 Racks.

Designation: Data Center Managed Services Lead (India/SA)> Data Center risk analysis of sites according to International standards or contract terms and conditions between customer and IBM and suggest customer for the best possible solutions for retrofits to suit the existing setup to increase the availability and scalability bearing in mind the best interests of IBM.> Certify data center readiness to start IT operations with having considerations of IT Operations and EOHS requirements in accordance with international/IBM norms to reduce risks of downtime proactive prevention.> I am one of the key members in the Disaster Recovery Solution team for Airtel India and I got recognized by IBM’s Senior Management for my impeccable work in terms of development of scope of work, project plan, effort estimation, implementation plan.> I contributed as a key member for Data Center Migration and consolidation strategies for Airtel in the South Asia region.> Additionally handed Technical solution role for upcoming projects (Applications) based on RFS/SOW for (Servers, Storage, Network, Securities & new DC Facilities etc.)Airtel India Ltd. Data Center Build and Retrofit Projects are below;- Successfully completed Retrofit Delhi Data Center 1500 Sq. Ft. with 1MVA IT Load in 2005.- Build Interim Data Center in Noida Sector 59 Noida 5000 Sq. Ft. with 2 MVA IT Load in 2006.- Build Central Data Center Tier–III in Sector 62 Noida 36000 Sq. Ft. 6 MVA IT Load in 2007- Build New Data Center in Sri Lanka for 3000 Sq. Ft. with 1.5MVA in 2008.- Successfully Complete Retrofit in Existing Warid DC for Airtel Bangladesh 2000 Sq. Ft. 1 MVA IT Load in 2009.- Performed Technical Solution Manager Role for Intel and Network (2005 till 2008)

Designation: - Group Leader – Technical Services. Lead a team of 18 Engineers and handling 24/7 operations around 1000 Users call-center based on terms and conditions laid down in the FMS contract signed between IBM and e-Funds.> Handled 9 different processes consisting of around 1000 nodes.> Adhered to the various deliverables to the customer in terms of achieving the various Service level Agreements (SLA) in all the 9 processes across e-Funds and taking the sign off after completion> Maintenance/Upgrades/Routine work on servers and network was a prime responsibility> Planned and Trained technical skills of the Engineers> Troubleshooting issues and problems related to LAN/WAN, Windows NT, Lotus Notes, and Remote Access Services etc.> Was responsible for all type of Technical Up gradation, designing and planning for new projects Processes, analyzing workflow and troubleshooting> Coordinated with counter part in US for implementing new process, procedures, Voice over IP related issues, System and Software.

Designation: Project ManagerWorked as data center specialist and responsible for building Disaster Recovery Data Center to handle Business needs and deliver sales for entire country.Primary Job Responsibilities included:> Project Management.> Monitoring and control.> Client Relationship Management.> Quality Planning and control.> Vendor Management.> Project discussions and progress reporting/updating to client and IBM management.> Supervision of labor statutory requirements at site Moreover, Compliance for Labor with Government Authorities and coordination for Sales Tax, Pollution control board to get compliance for project> Drawings and the Documentations on actual measurements> Performed prerequisite approvals from IOCL on Drawings, samples and Workmanship etc.> Getting the Joint Inspections and measurements on regular basis on the progress of project and Quality of Job by Checking and singing Quality Assurance Plan from IOCL

Designation: - Group Leader – Technical Services. Managed operations 23 branches of Standard Chartered Bank North India region including data center operations and problems, and other site escalations in North India.> Management of 23 Sites in Standard Chartered Bank North region including data center operations and problems, And other site Escalations in North India.> Network O.S. Management Backup management, Vendor Interaction, Up-gradation & Installations, Maintenance Of Desktops & Server’s Hardware & Operating System> Worked on IBM Server Netfinity 7600, 7100, 5500, 5600, x Series 225/235/245.> Lipi Line Printer Fujitsu Line Printer IBM CT-Dos Printers, Laser Printers, DMP Printers, Kodak/Recho Scanners.> Commissioning & Acceptance activity for the Infrastructure of New Branches.