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In my current role, I am working with with global Managed Service Provider, delivering consulting services to small to enterprise corporations for short-term data center infrastructure architecture, design, implementation, and operational projects, with a focus on backup architecture and design. I hold accountability for troubleshooting, and installation, and configuration of new devices. On a daily basis, I am using wide range of vendor technologies including NetApp (SAN NAS), Cisco UCS, Dell servers, HP Servers, VMware (Vsphere/ESXi and Horizon), Dell Data Domain, Palo Alto, Rubrik, and Cohesity to deliver tailored solutions.Check my contributions below: • Crafted comprehensive IT frameworks across the entire solution stack, with a focus on MultiCloud (OnPrem, AWS, and Azure), traditional data centers, digital transformation, and application-centric infrastructures.• Designed and implemented robust data protection solutions for global vehicle manufacturer, ensuring data integrity.• Led infrastructure design, capacity planning, hardware selection, network architecture, virtualization (SDDC), power and cooling management, disaster recovery planning, compliance, and vendor management for SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS.• Oversaw system installation and configuration, hardware troubleshooting, server virtualization, network support, security implementation, backup and recovery, patch management, monitoring, performance optimization, and 24/7 support.

As a Sr. Solutions Architect, I was developing and architecting robust IT solutions across data center, digital transformation, multi-cloud, and application-centric infrastructures. Delivered technical presentations and demonstrations to key stakeholders, including CTOs and CFOs, articulating the value of next-generation data center solutions. I managed pre-sales and post-sales customer projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.Below are my contributions: • Engineered and implemented 80+ large-capacity data center and storage networks, enhancing the IT infrastructure of financial and global media organizations.• Authored and championed Statements of Work for complex IT projects, ensuring clarity of deliverables with client objectives.• Positively represented company and facilitated successful partnerships by coordinating with OEM sales and technical teams.• Developed infrastructure solutions utilizing top-tier data center, automation, cloud, and networking technologies.• Oversaw successful delivery of pre-sales and post-sales projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and project success.

My primary duties were to lead the development of comprehensive business and digital transformation solutions within the global life sciences sector. I mentored diverse team of MBA- and PhD-level professionals, fostering environment of continuous learning and professional growth. Maintained strategic partnerships and managed vendors including NetApp, Cisco UCS, Dell, HP Servers, Dell EMC Storage, Palo Alto, and Rubrik, optimizing hybrid cloud, onsite, and cloud-based infrastructure.• Steered and motivated high-functioning team in the successful design and implementation of Azure and AWS data center management solutions aimed at improving operational efficiency and scalability.• Designed and deployed integrated solutions, encompassing cloud architecture, SaaS, and IT infrastructure planning, while overseeing global IT policies and budget management.• Led creation and execution of global IT strategies and policies, significantly improving technological agility and governance.• Cultivated partnerships and built relationships with key technology vendors, ensuring optimal service delivery and innovation.• Guided development and sales of new solutions, contributing to team's expertise and company's competitive edge in the market.

Here, I was delivering technical leadership in the NY/NJ financial market, focusing on formulation of integrated technology solutions. Along with analysing the hardware capabilities and software requirements to recommend robust systems integration strategies, I was fostering relationships as Trusted Technology Advisor within the enterprise financial sector, supporting technology decisions and implementations.• Spearheaded data center migration, resulting in enhancing their operational efficiency and system reliability.• Orchestrated technical workshops, elevating organization's collective expertise in cutting-edge enterprise storage solutions.• Leveraged extensive knowledge in enterprise storage to improve system architectures, optimizing performance and scalability.• Advised internal teams and clients on AWS, Azure, VMware, and Hybrid Data Center configurations, guaranteeing alignment with business objectives.• Played pivotal role in business transformation initiatives, leading to the adoption of modernized technology practices.

On a daily basis, I was developing architecture and infrastructure solutions tailored for IT industry's value-added resellers, focusing on storage systems, digital transformation, and cloud migration strategies. I specialized in vendor technologies, including NetApp, Cisco UCS, Dell servers, HP Servers, Dell EMC Storage and backup, Palo Alto, and Rubrik across hybrid cloud, onsite, and cloud-based infrastructures.• Enhanced VARs' capability to deliver turn-key client solutions by providing expert guidance on data center virtualization and IT infrastructure disaster recovery.• Drove solutions sales by steering new solution development, validating technical aspects of new product offerings, and establishing necessary technical methodologies and documentation.• Headed the development of training materials, resulting in boosting technical staff proficiency and sales team performance.• Contributed to significant business growth by facilitating 50+ national enterprise and commercial technology engagements.

At Highpoint Solutions, I was managing the development and strategic vision for data center solutions, enhancing value processes and market positioning. I offered architectural leadership and comprehensive support to the Sales and Pre-Sales teams, supervising a team of seven engineers. Managed vendor relationships to ensure ongoing education and training, while offering technical guidance on platform optimization and data security to senior leadership.• Earned promotion from Data Center Solutions System Engineer to Data Center Practice Architect for exceptional performance.• Developed new solutions, validated technical aspects of product offerings, and created necessary technical methodologies and documentation.• Authored detailed project work plans and schedules, ensuring IT projects aligned with quality standards and company objectives.• Maximized team's technical proficiency in FlexPod, HCI, and DC Automation through solution development and expert validation.• Strengthened enterprise project and program planning as Principal IT Representative for partnership and procurement activities.

I was managing the NetApp solution design, architecture, and implementation as Subject Matter Expert, guaranteeing alignment with enterprise and mid-market client objectives. I collaborated with service managers and project managers to oversee project timelines and client expectations, ensuring the successful fulfillment of commitments. Conducted technical education and training for client's post-implementation, enhancing their understanding and management of product service life.Some of my contributions are: • Spearheaded 50 national technology engagements across enterprise and commercial sectors, coordinating efforts of 150 employees and overseeing projects valued at over $7M.• Enhanced cross-selling opportunities with technical sales teams, focusing on clients in Finance, Media, and Healthcare industries.• Built georedundant storage cluster for Columbia University, marking significant milestone in data management capabilities.

As Systems Engineer I directed pre and post technical sales for 120 enterprise and commercial clients across multiple industry verticals; supported sales teams by interpreting and trained staff on technical details of solutions. I also provided technical expertise and guidance to clients regarding IT system architecture, data storage systems (including design, integration and implementation of servers, desktops, I/O virtualization, and cloud storage), data protection solutions, and IT infrastructure disaster recovery technologies (NetApp).• Strategic Planning: Directly influenced IT decision-making at the executive level to ensure selection of highly resilient, scalable, and flexible solutions to maximize efficiency and reduce implementation costs. • Client and Vendor Engagement: Consistently interfaced with current and prospective clients to analyze business needs, propose custom architecture solutions, and deploy, technical solutions and services; leveraged relationships with vendors to offer clients cost-effective, turn-key solutions.