Head of AI/ML | 25+ Years | AI Architecture & Strategy
Actively Looking for Work
With over 25 years of domestic and overseas experience in Cloud Business Strategy, Architecture, IT Infrastructure Management, Consulting, Projects and Services.
Currently the Head of AI and ML, building AI strategy for City – a multinational facilities management company. Was a Data & AI Principal covering FSI, Retail, Healthcare and Manufacturing Industry customers at Microsoft Pty Ltd.
With wide experience from leading technology organizations like Microsoft, Cognizant, Wipro, I would continue to take Leadership, business strategy roles to help achieve Organizational growth Objectives.
Primary responsibility covers building business strategy for Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning and Data platform, Build and grow advanced services – Consulting (IOT, Data and AI, Migration, Automation, Optimization).
- Partner channel management
- Devising solutions (architecture, design and GTM) for IaaS and Hybrid Cloud offerings for partners (Service providers, Hosters, Telecom Providers).
- Drive Sales and Partner programs across subsidiaries and support channel development for SI, ISV partner types.
- Product and services definition around Azure Solutions.
Worked at Microsoft Area Headquarters team covering APAC region for Solution Architecture, Partner enablement and drive Sales around Microsoft Cloud Solutions. Worked at Tata Communications as Deputy GM owning business group to handle services including Cloud (IaaS), Managed Messaging (SaaS), Managed Hosting, Managed Database and Virtualization.
Responsibility included collaboration with cross functional teams on Organization level certifications, product release and engineering functions in service realization under Managed Services. Assist customer facing solutions and presales team for Cloud technology support during presales and solutions phase. Drive process adoption and drive certifications – ISO27001.
I hold a BE Degree in Electronics and Communication (Bharath Institute of Science and Technology – Madras University) and various technical certifications – Microsoft certifications, Cloud Specialist and ITIL certification.
My hobbies include Music, Painting, Philosophy, Quantum Physics and aspiring Yogi. I am married and have two children.