Versatile IT Strategist & Trusted Technology Advisor with profound expertise in handholding clients in their digitization / automation journey, transforming customer business through cost-effective and customized Digital Cloud, Microsoft Azure Public Cloud, Solutions, Virtual Multitenant Environments Design to maximize cost savings, operational efficiency and streamlined workflow. Throughout my career, I have led multiple high-impact IT Initiatives/ Projects, Infrastructure Solution Architecture & Design (IaaS), Technology Upgrades, Data Center Migrations, Futuristic Transformations, and Disaster Recovery, thereby making organizations future-ready as per evolving business needs in complex global settings Customer-Centric Revenue Growth Driver, skills in managing key client accounts, securing new projects/ business through Pre/ Post Sales Activities, Tendering, Bidding, RFPs/ RFQs, POCs, Customized Solution Demos, Competitive Offers, Negotiations to Multi-Million $ Deal Closures. What makes me excel in my field is my results-driven approach in defining the Transformation Strategy & Roadmap, leveraging Agile -Scrum Methodology, Best Practices for excellent IT Infra Solutions Delivery, exceeding client/ stakeholder expectationsRecognized by seniors as a “Go-getter and Problem-Solver” and by Colleagues & Friends as “Reliable and Trustworthy” always willing to help people. In my free time I like playing MMA, riding bike and spending time with family. Some of my positives are the ability to work with limited resources, manage challenging tasks and deliver exceptional results. Having strong work ethics & integrity, I have led and mentored focused teams with an equal desire to win. If you wish to know more about my experience then please write to me at sam.bhate@gmail.comKey Milestones:✔️ During my present association with Tata Communications, I have successfully won a Rs. 40 CR ACV Deal for MS Azure Technology from a key account. Maximized win-rate through timely engagement of Sales, Commercial and SMEs in the bid process✔️ Created Architectural Documentation including Visio HLD of Cloud Infrastructure✔️ Served as a Member of Atos Expert Community; Won many Awards & Appreciations like: