Provide strategic leadership for Service Provider accounts in America, managing team to deliver secure, high-quality network and security solutions.Spearhead the hiring process for experienced engineers, aligning talent with the strategic goals and needs of the organization along with Vendor management.Cultivate strong client relationships and deliver tailored, value-driven solutions to meet specific business needs.Utilize expertise gained from the Senior Executive Leadership… Show more Provide strategic leadership for Service Provider accounts in America, managing team to deliver secure, high-quality network and security solutions.Spearhead the hiring process for experienced engineers, aligning talent with the strategic goals and needs of the organization along with Vendor management.Cultivate strong client relationships and deliver tailored, value-driven solutions to meet specific business needs.Utilize expertise gained from the Senior Executive Leadership Program (XLRI) to drive innovation and organizational success. Show less

Led teams in delivering innovative solutions, focusing on routing and switching, while ensuring adherence to best practices and security standards.Acted as the single point of contact (SPOC) for Service Provider accounts, contributing to the renewal of multi-million-dollar deals.Provided expert guidance on strategies to clients and internal teams, resulting in efficient and secure network operations.Mentored engineers and led campus recruitment drives to build a skilled team.

Managed multiple projects involving Cisco Routing and Switching technology, with a focus on enhancing stability & security.Certifications:Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Data CenterCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV)AWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateITIL FoundationKey Projects:1. Vulnerability Management: Spearheaded a comprehensive vulnerability management project… Show more Managed multiple projects involving Cisco Routing and Switching technology, with a focus on enhancing stability & security.Certifications:Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Data CenterCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV)AWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateITIL FoundationKey Projects:1. Vulnerability Management: Spearheaded a comprehensive vulnerability management project, identifying and mitigating potential security risks within client networks.2. Hardware and Software Milestone Management: Managed critical hardware and software milestones, ensuring seamless integration and updates across diverse Cisco devices.3. Network Health Audit: Conducted thorough network health audits, diagnosing performance issues and implementing solutions for enhanced stability.4. Device Software Patch Update: Oversaw device software patch updates, minimizing vulnerabilities and improving overall network security.5. Best Practices Report: Developed a best practices report, guiding clients on optimizing their Cisco networks for efficiency and security.6. Software Recommendation: Advised clients on software solutions, aligning their technology stack with industry best practices and Cisco's latest advancements.7. Syslog Analysis: Implemented syslog analysis strategies, enhancing network monitoring and proactive issue resolution.8. Network Management during COP 15 & 17 Events: Successfully managed network operations during critical events (COP 15 & 17- Global Warming cause Events), ensuring uninterrupted services and security.9. Asset Management for Customer Network Devices: Established robust asset management protocols, ensuring accurate tracking and maintenance of customer network devices.10. Contributing towards Building Intellectual Capital for Cisco Show less

Monitored and resolved network issues in real-time, contributing to the high availability and efficiency of Avaya communication solutions.

Seasoned professional with a dynamic career at HCL, where I spent approximately 3 years contributing to the success of diverse projects. My focus has been on providing hands-on support to HCL engineers in the field, performing network audits at sites, executing network migrations for multiple clients, mentoring new team members, and leading User Acceptance Testing for 3Com projects.