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Leading project related to network scaling and setting up an IT operations center.

Greater Seattle Area

Leading AWS Data Center related network scaling programs involving multiple technologies and hardware such as ATS, Controls, power, switches, routers. Coordinating with Infra Ops, Network, DC Ops, Infra Delivery, SDE's and Finance teams.Managing programs related to Cloud SCADA enhancements

Greater Seattle Area

Led a $5M+ Network and infrastructure upgrade and expansion program for US, Canada, PR and Mexico stations. ● Managed a complex program of IT infrastructure enhancement involving cross functional IT Infrastructure, Network and Field Operations team.● Articulated program status, risks, mitigation and financials to executives.● Lead a team of 10+ technical resources● Gathered technical requirements and facilitated team meetings.● Interacted with cross functional teams… Show more Led a $5M+ Network and infrastructure upgrade and expansion program for US, Canada, PR and Mexico stations. ● Managed a complex program of IT infrastructure enhancement involving cross functional IT Infrastructure, Network and Field Operations team.● Articulated program status, risks, mitigation and financials to executives.● Lead a team of 10+ technical resources● Gathered technical requirements and facilitated team meetings.● Interacted with cross functional teams, Managers, SME and executives. Show less

● Managed IT Infrastructure and Security team that implemented various security solutions.● Led a project for Data Center migration and consolidation.● Ensured products were PCI and SOX compliant. ● Managed stakeholders, executives, departmental heads, functional manager’s expectations.● Monitored project performance and took corrective action to achieve key milestones. ● Identified security risks through audits and mitigated risks by implementing security solutions

Vancouver, Canada Area

● Managed IT Data Center consolidation and migration project. ● Led a technical team of 12 SME and technicians● Managed the project of upgrading Cisco SAN switches ● Facilitated and led meetings with Windows and Unix Server Teams, Application Analysts, Storage SME, Data Center team and Vendor.● Managed Stakeholder expectations, status reports and budgets.

Successfully lead a team that delivered a $12M program of upgrading the IT infrastructure for local health integration network (LHIN). Managed department program budget, risks and quality.Defined business strategy and requirements for contingency planning and risk mitigation

Waterloo, Canada

- Reported to VP of BlackBerry Japan and lead the team to deliver mobile solutions and products.- Developed business cases, accessed market intelligence reports, helped forecast demand and ensured that the business unit was aligned with corporate wide goals.- Managed large-scale applications and programs across multiple projects lines which involved significant scope and complexity- Managed a team of product mangers and project coordinators.

• Provided highest tier technical support on wireless platform.• Integral part of a team that drove new process improvement methodology which resulted in cost saving of $20M.

Ms, Electrical And Computer Engineering

Executive Development - Schulich Business School