A pragmatic technology leader with 22+ years of experience in Network Security Architecture, Data Center Design & Deployment, IT Infrastructure, and Security operations management. Demonstrated expertise in leading complex programs with strategic impact, owning balanced risk decisions, and critical stakeholder management. Distinguished for successfully executing Core and Distribution Infrastructure refresh project for India region, performing configuration and deployment of ~1400+ network switches across 6 Dell offices within 4 months, enabling recovery of ~ $1M USD lost due to frequent network outages. Proficient at innovative security design solutions and has passion to explore, learn & deploy new security technologies, along with unique leadership & people skills