Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India
An accomplished IT Infrastructure Leader with 20+ years of experience managing global, large-scale environments. My career has been defined by a constant evolution—from mastering Cisco networking for global financial giants to my current focus: Architecting the next generation of AI Infrastructure. Recently certified as an NVIDIA Certified Associate in AI Infrastructure and Operations (NCA-AIIO), I specialize in bridging the gap between traditional high-availability networking and the intensive demands of accelerated computing. Core Expertise: AI Infrastructure: Scaling and managing NVIDIA-accelerated data centers, focusing on GPU optimization and high-performance fabrics. Cloud Governance & Ops: Deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and OCI, optimizing complex multi-cloud environments for maximum efficiency and cost reduction. Network Transformation: Expert-level background in Cisco-driven network design, migration, and transformation for Fortune 500 clients in the Finance and Insurance sectors. Global Delivery: Successfully led cross-functional teams across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas to deliver end-to-end IT lifecycles. I am passionate about the intersection of InfiniBand networking, Cloud Governance, and AI scaling.
• Spearheading cloud operations team in AWS and Azure environments, managing 500+ VMs to ensure optimal availability and performance. Orchestrating the transition of 200+ Azure VMs and 450+ databases, achieving complete takeover within a 3-month timeline. Leading external audits for clients, guaranteeing adherence to industry standards and best practices. Implementing client project requirements such as data lake setup (Snowflake) and cloud FinOps optimizations, realizing approximately 10% reduction in monthly cloud costs. Overseeing the migration of on-premises applications to cloud platforms, applying best practices to enhance process efficiency. Directing the application readiness team in gathering critical details and defining tailored migration strategies (Lift & Shift or specialized approaches). Achievements - • Hands on migration experience in countries Australia, New Zealand, Germany, China, Belgium. • Successful migration of 50+ client sites spread across AUS and NZ includes transformation of 500+ core, access network devices and 4500+ users • 200+ client sites across France region successfully transformed from offshore with help of onsite vendor presence.
Coordinated and executed the seamless migration of 40+ global clients from one ISP to another, achieving full operational takeover. Supervised the data networking team to support BPO operations for global clients, addressing daily infrastructure requirements effectively. Achieved a 99.90% uptime and maintained high service quality by proactively monitoring network performance and resolving issues promptly. Managed and updated network inventory completed BCP planning, and prepared network performance reports for monthly client reviews.
Oversaw the migration of 500+ branches into India’s largest bank network, encompassing 1500+ branches, 33 NAP locations, and 500+ ATMs. Managed and maintained the bank’s data center, resolving network issues, handling WAN media, and configuring secure connectivity using IPSEC VPN tunneling, MPLS, CHE1, ISDN PRI, and IP Telephony. Compiled and submitted monthly uptime reports, conducted RCA analysis, and prepared daily performance reports to ensure seamless network operations.