As part of the Sales & Marketing Group at Intel, I am responsible driving Global business with Indian Global System Integrator(s) for Intel at a Global level (Americas, EMEA & APJ) with multimillion dollar joint investments. Driving solutions, business with Global Business of System Integrators across Intel product portfolio Compute / Network / Storage / Software / FPGA - (Spanning DC Transformation / Hybrid Cloud / Public Cloud, Software's, AI / ML, Big Data / IoT, Network Transformation (SDN/ NFV), Private Netwroks/5G, RAN etc.).

Responsible for driving solutions with Global System Integrators ( HCL Technologies and TechM )/ solution providers to deliver and drive adoption of solutions based on Intel® technologies and platforms(Multi-Cloud, Public Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Digital Workplace, SDN/ NFV for the Enterprise and Telecommunications Industry. Enablement of latest technologies like 5G , ORAN etc.

1. Business development, Presales consulting & technical solutions engagement with I.T decision makers across Industry verticals2. Assist end customers in Project conception phase and solution blue prints for RFPs (Request for Proposal)'s/Proposals & Tenders for Government and Banking customers.3. Conduct technology presentations, consultation and demonstrations on industry wide technologies, including server consolidation, virtualization, network hardware, network, operating systems and enterprise applications. 4. Work closely with fellow Industry travelers on solutions, System Integrators, OEMs, Enterprise and Government users on Intel Technologies and products

1. Work with customer as Neutral Tech advisor on the IT Strategy and give Independent Industry view, share knowledge on best practices, help drive technology initiatives, optimize solutions etc.2. Business development, consulting & technical solutions engagement with I.T decision makers across Industry verticals3. Assist end customers in Project conception phase and solution blue prints for RFPs (Request for Proposal)'s/Proposals & Tenders for Government and Banking customers.4. Conduct technology presentations, consultation and demonstrations on industry wide technologies, including server consolidation, virtualization, network hardware, network, operating systems and enterprise applications. 5. Work closely with fellow Industry travelers on solutions, System Integrators, OEMs, Enterprise and Government users on Intel Technologies and products

Help Intel Channel Partners in technical enablement and pre-sales. Responsible for Intel Server business for West India.

Responsible for solution design for Data Center Transformation, migration and execution. Designed solutions for Systems and storage for Active-Active Data Center including implementation and migration from existing vendors for a large customer in Europe.1. Server and Solution Sizing around heterogeneous platforms which includes Solaris, AIX, HP-UX (RISC Platforms) and x86 based systems including storage and backup components. Technical Expertise on SPARC/Ultra SPARC and x86 based systems architecture.2. Designing Data Centre Architecture and infrastructure solutions from Pre-sales stage to final blue print design for customer including BCP/DR3. Delivered Data Centre Consolidation projects and Transformation solutions4. Data Centre migration planning and execution

Manager - PMG (Data Center, Large Bids) Lead a Global Pre-Sales team, responsible for designing solution for large deals (>10 Millions) globally.- Leading Global Pre-Sales team of Enterprise Architecture and Solution Integration on solutions strategy on Systems and Storage in Data Center Practice.- Working with proposals, requirements, and design and implementation engagements and responsible for DC transformation and migration solutions proposed to customers.- Responding to Global RFPs and RFIs related to Datacenter (Systems and Storage).- Making Virtualization and Consolidation strategy for existing systems in Datacenter and proposing best solution based on customers’ requirements.- Presenting Technical Solution proposed to customer and providing technical comparison of solution with competition. - Maintaining Vendor relationships with OEMs (EMC, IBM, Sun, Cisco, NetApp etc).

1. Understanding Customer requirements and suggesting best solutions as per their requirements. 2. Presenting Technical Solution proposed to customer and providing technical comparison of solution with competition. 3. Developing relationship with Clients and be single point of contact for them, and be a trusted technical advisor.4. Working with proposals, requirements, and design and implementation engagements. Responding to RFPs and RFIs.5. Systems Practice role for x86 based Servers. Providing help to internal team in terms of Product positioning, competitive analysis, Training etc.

Was working closely with Channel Partners to Enable them on latest technologies and selling to customers.1. Pre-Sales (Understanding Customer requirements and suggesting appropriate Intel based Solutions)2. Technical queries related to new products /Escalation from Partners/customers.3. Technical Trainings for System Integrators, Channel Partners and Distributors.4. Channel Enablement for New Products and Ecosystem

Astt. Manager – Technical Services – Delhi (Oct 2002 –Aug 2005)1. Pre-Sales (Understanding Customer requirements and suggesting appropriate Solutions, Proof of Concepts)2. Technical Escalation Handling from Partners/customers.3. Implementation of solutions at customer sites including Backup, Storage.4. Training for System Integrators and Channel Partners.Sr. Product Specialist (Storage and Networking) – Bangalore (2001-2002)5. Pre-Sales (Understanding Customer requirements and suggesting appropriate Solutions, Proof of Concepts)6. Technical Escalation Handling from Partners/customers.7. Implementation of solutions at customer sites including Backup, Storage.8. Training for System Integrators and Channel Partners.Sr. Product Specialist (Storage and Networking) – Bangalore (2001-2002)1. Pre-Sales (Understanding Customer requirements and suggesting appropriate Solutions )2. Technical Escalation Handling from internal and external customers. Product Evaluations and Testing.3. TEC (Telecom Engineering Committee) Certifications of Networking Products (Huawei routers).4. Product Launch and documentation (Member of Six Sigma Project).5. Training for OEM’s , Service Centre’s and Re-sellersRegional Product Specialist – Chandigarh (Nov 1997 - 2001)1. Heading Entire Support Operation for WeP Peripherals in Chandigarh Region (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal and Jammu Kashmir)2. Technical Escalation Handling3. Training for OEM’s , Service Centre’s and Re-sellers4. ISO 9002 Sustenance, Product Beta Testing and Product Benchmarking.Customer Support Engineer (On Contract Basis) – Shimla (HP) (May 1995- Nov 1997)1. Handling Entire Support Operation for Wipro Infotech in Shimla. (All Himachal Pradesh)2. Collection of AMC’s & Customer Satisfaction3. Installation of Networks and Maintenance of machines