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Shripal Trivedi

Security Solutions Architect
Pune,MH

Summary

  • Pre-Sales/Solution’s Architect/Network & Systems Planning & Design/Cloud/ Infrastructure Deployment & Management
  • 13+ Years of Experience in Delivering Technical Solutions & Business Value Objective
  • Highly motivated Solutions Architect seeking a position in the area of Presales / Network & Security Consulting /Architecture & Design/implementations/project delivery & Support
  • Dedicated, resourceful, and innovative IT / Networking Professional offering practical experience of over 13+ Years in the areas of IT Strategy & Roadmaps for IT/ITES customers / Network and Systems Planning & Designing / Network Architectures / Pre-Sales/Customer RFPs /Technical implementations/ Project Management/ Escalation head/Management of end-to-end Infrastructure and technical training.
  • Technical Specialist and Technical support professional with continued career progression in Information Systems, Enterprise Networking (Design, Implementation & Maintenance of Multi-server cluster Networks & cloud infrastructures), Network Infrastructures (Cloud Integrations, Security Solutions, Datacenter Networks, Enterprise Network Infrastructures), Systems Administration and IT Security Systems.
  • A thorough professional with solid experience in formulating IT strategies while managing & leading teams for Network and Systems architectures for On-Prem/Cloud and developing Business Continuity Plans, Procedures, SLAs and Service Standards
  • Comprehensive understanding of networking and security concepts pertaining to Enterprise & Cloud Security Architectures , Endpoint Security , Software Defined Networks (SDA / SDWAN ) , NFVs , Legacy systems -LAN, WAN, IT Communication, WAN Protocols, Networking Devices Administration and Maintenance in multi-platform environment.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
8
Certifications
4
Languages

Work History

Paloalto Networks
Pune, Maharashtra

Security Solutions Architect
12.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Security Solutions architect managing India West Enterprise and Commercial business at Paloalto Networks
  • Proven as a trusted Security Solutions Architect for all Paloalto Networks products throughout the sales lifecycle for all customers
  • Products including but not limited to Next Generation Firewalls , SASE , Cloud Security , Endpoint Security
  • Focus on Use Case and Architecture driven discussions to understand and resolve customer pain areas
  • Lead and execute product demonstrations, proof of concepts, and other pre-sales activities with a focus on improving the sales pipeline
  • Enable partners to properly demonstrate and sell Confidential products
  • Provide company and product presentations for customers and groups of all sizes
  • Interface and build relationships with Marketing, Product Management and Engineering teams
  • Passionate about providing a high-quality customer experience
  • Identifying current and future customer needs by establishing a personal rapport with potential and current customers to better understand and fulfill their cyber security requirements.
  • Interacting with Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), security engineers, operation managers and other key decision makers.
  • Providing technical information regarding cyber security solutions via sales calls as well as in-depth technical demonstrations. Configuring Proof of Concepts (POCs) to demonstrate product value, demonstrate use cases and achieve technical wins.
  • Collaborating with product marketing teams, channel sales representatives and regional sales managers with product roadmaps, business development opportunities and interactive live product demonstrations at security conferences and via live webinars hosted remotely.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support Customer business requirements.
  • Formed strong bonds with customers' on-site technical staff to foster trust and retain business relationships.

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Ltd
Pune, Maharashtra

Manager Network Architecture
03.2018 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Lead Global Network and Systems architectures
  • Defining global network strategy and roadmaps
  • Providing solutions for global network architectures for Datacentres, Cloud, enterprise architectures
  • Techno commercial proposals for Managed Network and security services, Architectures for Cloud and enterprise
  • Technical documentation outlining the cost savings and business benefits to clients
  • Customer engagement in complex technical issues
  • CIO/CTO/CSO presentations
  • OEM engagement for solutioning and techno commercial proposal management
  • Technical evaluations for Products in the market and alignment to company strategy

TATA Communications
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Senior Solutions Architect
08.2017 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Pre-Sales Consultant for Network and Systems services
  • Network and Systems Solutioning
  • RFP / RFQ solution preparation (Bid management, queries, responses, techno commercial proposal, solutioning)
  • Solutioning for Complex Network and Systems architectural requirements
  • Techno commercial proposals for Managed Hosting Services, Managed Security, Cloud Architectures, Network and System Infrastructures
  • Business compelling sales proposals/commercial and technical documentation outlining the cost savings and business benefits to clients
  • Customer engagement in complex technical issues
  • CIO/CTO/CSO presentations
  • Customer POC on advanced technology offerings including presentation, documentation of test results
  • Support resellers/partners with technical requirements within project sales-cycle
  • OEM coordination, sales coordination for solutioning and techno commercial proposal management

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd
Pune, Maharashtra

Global Network Services Lead
02.2011 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Design Enterprise Network Architectures Globally
  • Datacenter Network Infrastructure Design , Component Selection , Vendor review
  • Customer RFPs ,CAPEX & OPEX budgeting for Network infrastructure across globe
  • Architecture review for Network Infrastructures , Security Architectures
  • Auditor for enterprise and Datacenter network infrastructures
  • Troubleshooting complex Network issues for enterprise + DC networks
  • System Integration for LAN / WAN/ DC networks
  • Innovation lead
  • Vendor POCs

IP Solutions
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Senior Network Engineer
04.2010 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • Technical Consultant
  • System Integration
  • Network Migration
  • Cisco device trainings
  • Assistant CCIE Lab instructor for the CCIE boot camps
  • Initiated and managed network test facilities to verify network hardness and resilience.

Network Solutions an IBM Company
Pune, Maharashtra

Network Engineer
10.2008 - 03.2010

Job overview

  • Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers and other hardware.
  • Monitored data transfer security to detect and prevent intrusion attempts and respond to DDoS attacks.
  • Initiated and managed network test facilities to verify network hardness and resilience.
  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
  • Provided detailed network diagrams, process flow charts and procedural guidelines.
  • Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
  • Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
  • Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco and packet analysis.
  • Contributed to implementation and support of SNMP monitoring software and other network monitoring tools.
  • Escalated emergency technical issues beyond scope to maintain optimum up-time.
  • Recommended options for disaster recovery, remote access, network appliances, servers and directory services security.

Education

Bachelors from Computer Application

Maharashtra state board of technical education

Diploma from Engineering – Information Technologies

Skills

    Network security architecture

Network Planning and Designing

Cloud Security (CSPM & CWPP) (Inline Security)

SASE Infrastructure Design and Zero Trust Network Architecture , CASB

Endpoint Security , SOC , SIEM , SOAR

Network Routing and Switching , SDWAN

Core Compentancy

  • Pre-Sales (Netowrk Security , SASE , Zero Trust Network Architecture , Cloud Security , Endpoint Security , SOC Automation , Cloud Security Posture Management , Cloud Workload Protection)
  • Routing and Switching
  • Enterprise Network & Security Architecture
  • Solution Architecture (SAAS, PAAS, IAAS)
  • Datacenter Network Infrastructure design
  • Cloud Infrastructure Setup & Integration
  • SDN & NGDC setups
  • Global Business Delivery
  • Infrastructure Integration
  • Quality & Service Excellence Initiatives
  • Consulting, Training & Development
  • Disaster Recovery Planning

Accomplishments

  • Systems Engineer for the Quarter FY2020
  • Best Engineer for the 1st Quarter FY 2014
  • Best Engineer for the 2nd quarter FY 2011-12
  • Awarded for best efforts put for a Banking project
  • Associate of the Year 2012

Certification

PCNSE

Interests

Music

Fictional Reading

Timeline

PSE Cortex

07-2021

PSE-Strata

02-2021

PCNSE

12-2020

Security Solutions Architect

Paloalto Networks
12.2019 - Current

CCIE R&S Lab

10-2019

Manager Network Architecture

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Ltd
03.2018 - 12.2019

Senior Solutions Architect

TATA Communications
08.2017 - 03.2018

CCIE DataCenter Written

10-2016

CCDE Written

11-2014

JNCIA

06-2013

Global Network Services Lead

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd
02.2011 - 08.2017

CCIE R&S Lab - #27580

11-2010

Senior Network Engineer

IP Solutions
04.2010 - 01.2011

Network Engineer

Network Solutions an IBM Company
10.2008 - 03.2010

Bachelors from Computer Application

Maharashtra state board of technical education

Diploma from Engineering – Information Technologies
Shripal TrivediSecurity Solutions Architect