- Strong technical expertise on Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure), Continuous Integration/Delivery- Expert in IT roadmaps, blueprints, strategies and request for proposals- Expertise in developing business cases, SLAs, contract reviews and negotiations with vendors- Experienced working in Shared services, on shore, off shore and cross functional teams- Strong knowledge of Enterprise Architecture domain and practice- Led modernization initiatives: Cloud transformation, Digital banking, Core Banking Modernization, Fintech Partnerships, Open Banking, Insurance, Retail, Public Sector, API, Data Analytics, Data Science, IoT, Machine Learning and AI, Robotics Process Automation, Agile DevOps transformation- Vendor relationship management, risk management, project & program management, Leadership and team development- Strategic long-term thinking with a common-sense understanding of how to leverage advanced technology to position client for efficiency, cost-control, growth and competitive advantage- Strong presentation and negotiation skills to build C-level interest and buy-in among clients- Strong consultative, solutions-focused relationship management style, takes the time to thoroughly understand and be responsive to the budget and quality needs of clients-Assisted in architecture, designing and development of Cloud and Virtualization technologies, Azure,-Coordinated with end users for determination of functional and technical needs.-Participated in code and design reviews for an understanding of technical designs and specifications.-Implemented procedures for translation of customer needs into software and hardware requirements for existing applications.-Executed effective processes for functional and user acceptance testing for final product development.-Provided technical assistance to all team members during technical meetings.-Conducted detailed review and documentation of functionality relating to existing legacy applications.

Working as Citrix Architect and Team Manager for Citrix Projects team with 15 members working under my role which involves internal projects, Prime from client end and also providing solutions to major implementation on production environment, providing L4 or L5 support in Operations on Citrix environment for our client, working on more than 150 projects with providing HLE (High Level Estimation) and end to end deployment with complete solution and working very closely with client and cross training support team resolving problems and issues include Root Cause Analysis on critical incidents, Automation on tasks related to the environment. Prime on Major Significant projects during this period include (a) Netscaler deployment (b) Migrating complete BAU from XenApp 4.5 to 6.5 (c) AI Image Delivery and (d) Security Audit.

As a team lead for virtualization technologies with prime focus on Citrix platform. The environment has got mixed farms and farms with legacy applications. Significant assignments include Transition and Knowledge Transfer on XenApp, Create customer presentations and reports based on requirement.Successfully completed the farm design and implementation for a new farm with XenApp 5.0 on Windows 2008 platform, Farm design and implementation XenDesktop Servers with 1000 VDI published through Citrix, across all North America states