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Cary, Nc, Us

San Jose, Ca, Us

Lead strategic data & analytics initiatives driving Cisco's transformation to subscription-first model, pioneering AI-powered solutions that accelerate ARR growth through innovative platforms and predictive insights.Strategic Leadership & Innovation:- Orchestrate development & global deployment of AI-powered Sales Digital Companion serving 18,000+ sellers across 148 countries, processing $1.8B in compensation data while reducing support costs by 40%- Partner with Sales Strategy to optimize incentive models driving $24B+ ARR growth initiatives- Drive cross-functional collaboration at executive level, achieving 15% increase in efficiency & 25% improvement in AI adoption- Implement AI-driven compensation systems delivering $100M+ savings through intelligent validation- Transform complex sales policies into AI-powered insights, improving Seller NPS by 20 pointsTechnology Innovation & Execution:- Pioneer GenAI conversational platform enabling natural language interaction with commission data- Develop mobile-first solutions with 0.3-second response time, setting new benchmarks in user experience- Establish data governance framework ensuring single source of truth for all commerce workflows- Design comprehensive Leader View Dashboard providing strategic insights for executive decision-makingTeam Leadership & Transformation:- Drive mentorship programs & technical career paths, developing next generation of leaders while maintaining 90%+ talent retention- Foster culture of innovation driving 40% faster product launches- Collaborate with European Work Council to implement AI ethics framework- Lead organizational change management delivering 95% user adoptionKey Results:- 95% positive user satisfaction rating for AI-powered solutions, setting new benchmark for enterprise-wide adoption- 40% reduction in operational costs through AI automation- 50% decrease in support inquiries- Industry leadership in ethical AI practices

San Jose, Ca, Us

Led strategic transformation of Cisco's Sales Crediting & Compensation ecosystem, architecting hybrid cloud solutions that accelerated transition to subscription-based revenue model. Managed $45M+ portfolio while driving sales operations strategy for 18,000+ sellers globally.Strategic Leadership & Innovation:- Spearheaded cloud-native transformation of sales compensation platform, implementing microservices architecture that improved processing efficiency by 35%- Architected modular crediting engine enabling flexible consumption models and driving 30% growth in recurring revenue- Designed intelligent compensation systems increasing sales team productivity by 20% across high-revenue markets- Established cross-functional alignment between Product, Engineering & Sales Operations teamsTechnology & Platform Delivery:- Led development of cloud-based compensation platform reducing infrastructure costs by $10M annually- Implemented real-time analytics dashboards providing predictive insights for sales performance- Developed scalable data archival solution enhancing global replication capabilities- Drove automation initiatives reducing compensation processing time by 60%Change Management & Results:- Orchestrated global change management program achieving 95% user adoption- Reduced compensation-related inquiries by 50% through automated solutions- Built strategic partnerships with Sales Operations improving GTM execution- Led successful integration of legacy systems with cloud-native services

San Jose, Ca, Us

Led revolutionary redesign of Cisco's GTM digital platforms, transforming customer acquisition strategies and driving significant revenue growth through AI-powered solutions. Spearheaded E2E marketing technology stack transformation to enable seamless digital commerce and partner experiences.GTM Innovation & Customer Experience:- Pioneered AI-driven GTM platform for SMB segment, resulting in 55% increase in customer acquisition and preventing $64M revenue loss through optimized digital channels- Established Digital Innovation Lab accelerating GTM feature delivery by 60%- Architected AI-powered virtual assistant improving lead qualification and sales conversion rates- Implemented advanced analytics driving 45% increase in digital engagement and 94% surge in product discoveryPlatform Transformation & GTM Technology:- Led transformation of digital commerce stack enabling new GTM motions- Established Cisco's marketplace on AWS enhancing direct customer purchase experience- Developed data-driven personalization engine for targeted GTM campaigns- Implemented microservices architecture supporting rapid GTM innovations across regionsStrategic Leadership & Impact:- Scaled GTM initiatives across APAC & LATAM markets, increasing market engagement by 35%- Built integrated demand generation platform optimizing lead-to-revenue conversion- Established real-time GTM analytics dashboard for executive decision-making- Partnered with Marketing to implement data-driven customer acquisition strategies- Led digital transformation of partner enablement platforms enhancing channel GTM effectiveness

San Jose, Ca, Us

Led transformation of Cisco's digital assets, implementing cloud strategies and enhancing global digital customer experiences. Spearheaded modernization of enterprise search capabilities serving millions of users across customer, partner, and employee segments.Platform Innovation & Architecture:- Led overhaul of Cisco.com service offering portfolio, achieving 22% increase in unique visitors and 18% rise in task completion rates- Implemented multi-cloud Marketing technology stack, optimizing performance by 40% and reducing annual infrastructure costs by $5M- Established global Engineering Center of Excellence, driving 72% increase in customer engagement metrics- Pioneered elastic search-driven cloud-native architecture improving content relevancy by 56%Enterprise Search & Knowledge Management Platform Transformation:- Architected enterprise search solution indexing 100M+ documents across 30+ repositoriesImplemented microservices-based architecture enabling multi-geo load balancing- Drove 63% improvement in SEO performance through advanced indexing strategies- Established federated search framework integrating 76 new data sources- Enhanced productivity across Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations by enabling subject matter experts to quickly access relevant, up-to-date content tailored to their specific context.Leadership & Cross-functional Impact:- Built and led tiger teams across IT, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Sales and CX- Drove successful migration from legacy systems to modern search platforms- Established global engineering practices improving delivery efficiency by 25%- Led accessibility initiatives expanding digital reach across all user segments

Built Cisco's first centralized global delivery team, spearheading operations strategy and digital experience transformation. Led enterprise content management services supporting 100,000+ users while optimizing 24/7 global operations for business-critical applications.Strategic Leadership & Transformation:- Established centralized global operations achieving 99.5%+ platform reliability- Drove 40% reduction in operational costs through strategic vendor consolidation- Implemented "follow the sun" support model optimizing global service delivery- Transformed project lifecycle from waterfall to Agile reducing release cycles by 35%Platform Innovation & Delivery:- Led enterprise content management platform serving secured document sharing across organization- Modernized employee digital experiences including internal portals and social communities- Established eDiscovery and Legal Hold capabilities ensuring compliance- Built automated testing frameworks improving quality metrics while reducing costsOperational Excellence & Team Leadership:- Built and led global teams across multiple time zones achieving 80% above-expectations performance- Managed multi-million dollar budgets across Delivery, QA and Operations- Reduced turn-around time by 30% through automation and standardization- Improved customer satisfaction with 40% increase in positive feedback scores

Led pioneering transformation of Cisco.com from static platform to dynamic, metadata-driven content management system. Established foundational digital architecture that shaped Cisco's future digital presence.Strategic Innovation & Architecture:- Architected first-of-its-kind reusable component framework enabling dynamic content delivery- Spearheaded transformation from static site to enterprise-grade content management platform- Established strategic build vs. buy framework optimizing technology investments- Developed metadata-driven architecture enabling personalized user experiencesProgram Leadership & Delivery:- Managed cross-functional teams across design, development, and content operations- Led end-to-end program lifecycle from requirements through deployment- Established agile delivery processes improving time-to-market- Drove collaboration with business partners ensuring alignment with strategic objectivesTechnical Foundation & Impact:- Designed object-oriented architecture enabling scalable content management- Implemented reusable component strategy reducing development costs- Established robust release management processes- Created program governance ensuring quality and ROI objectives

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

Led development and implementation of multiple strategic digital platforms for Cisco, focusing on global event management, content management, and customer support systems. Established technical foundations for scalable web-based solutions across international markets.Global Events Platform Innovation:- Architected Networkers Event Registration System deployed across Europe, APAC & Australia- Designed secure payment processing system with encrypted credit card handling- Implemented integrated scheduling and booking management platform- Led cross-regional IT teams ensuring successful platform deploymentContent Management & Digital Solutions:- Led implementation of enterprise-wide content management platform (Interwoven)- Established software development practices including automated testing and version control- Managed migration strategy for legacy content systems- Designed reusable web components improving development efficiencyTechnical Leadership & Impact:- Developed field marketing support system reducing case resolution time by 40%- Implemented business modeling using Rational Rose improving requirements clarity- Led distributed teams across multiple global regions- Established quality frameworks for consistent delivery

Pune, Maharashtra, In

Led digital transformation initiatives for India's largest automotive manufacturer, implementing automated solutions across manufacturing, finance, and HR operations. Pioneered integration between corporate systems and manufacturing units improving operational efficiency.Manufacturing Systems Innovation:- Modernized assembly line operations through integrated barcode collection system- Developed automated inventory tracking system with predictive material replacement- Implemented real-time monitoring reducing manual intervention by 40%- Established digital link between corporate office and manufacturing unitsEnterprise Systems Development:- Architected Work-in-Progress (WIP) system optimizing production tracking- Developed integrated financial systems improving vendor payment accuracy- Implemented automated HR and payroll platforms across organization- Designed material reconciliation system enhancing inventory controlImpact & Results:- Reduced operational costs through automated manufacturing processes- Improved cash flow management through streamlined vendor payments- Enhanced workforce management through integrated HR solutions- Established foundation for enterprise-wide digital transformation

Developed interactive educational software solutions for standardized test preparation (GRE, GMAT), establishing early experience in creating user-focused applications. Gained foundational experience in software development lifecycle and educational technology solutions.Key Contributions:- Designed interactive modules for test preparation platforms- Developed algorithm-based scoring and assessment systems- Implemented user-friendly interfaces for educational content delivery- Contributed to early adoption of computer-based learning solutions

Bs, Electronics Engineering

Mba, General Management

Hsc, Science