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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 NetworksPune, 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 LtdPune, 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 CommunicationsMumbai, 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 LtdPune, 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 SolutionsMumbai, 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 CompanyPune, 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
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