ANAND SOUNDARARAJAN
Principal Consultant
Chennai,TN
Summary
With a track record spanning over two decades, I am a proven IT leader specializing in overseeing enterprise infrastructure, mastering VMware deployments, and orchestrating robust disaster recovery strategies. My expertise lies in optimizing operations to enhance uptime and spearheading cross-functional teams to execute intricate infrastructure projects efficiently, ensuring they meet strict deadlines and budget constraints. My strong business acumen is underpinned by professional certifications in leadership, business continuity, and VMware technologies, equipping me with the skills necessary to drive technological success in dynamic environments.
Experienced with project management, strategic planning, and client relations. Utilizes analytical thinking and problem-solving to drive successful outcomes. Track record of fostering collaboration and achieving organizational goals.
Principal consultant with expertise in driving strategic initiatives and delivering impactful results. Strong focus on team collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to evolving needs. Skilled in project management, stakeholder engagement, and process optimization. Known for reliability, strategic thinking, and leadership in complex environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Principal Consultant
Omnissa, Singapore (via Cloud Kinetics), Singapore
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Lead infrastructure planning and architecture design sessions with clients across various verticals.
- Designed scalable MDM solutions and deployed Workspace One UEM in hybrid environments.
- Acted as a strategic advisor for readiness and platform optimization.
- Designed and deployed 15000 Windows desktops with application packaging for an education institution with grand success out of box end-user experience.
- Designed and deployed a complex infrastructure in AirWatch to connect the enrolled devices through Private APN for a government agency.
- Designed Asia’s first Active - Active topology for Unified Access Gateway for an Airlines.
- Designed and deployed Workspace one UEM project for a government agency that required to migrate and preserve the data from the DB to new site and repurpose the old setup with new servers with minimal downtime as the devices enrolled are very critical.
- Managed large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Delivered exceptional presentations for C-level executives, showcasing project progress and results.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored consulting solutions for their specific business needs.
- Directed onsite training for business users to maximize productivity.
- Evaluated business processes, identifying inefficiencies and recommending targeted improvements.
- Conducted workshops and training sessions to improve employee knowledge of best practices.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
- Implemented innovative solutions to address challenges and enhance business performance.
- Mentored junior consultants, providing guidance and support for professional development.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Senior Consultant
VMware, Inc., / Broadcom Singapore
04.2014 - 03.2024
- Spearheaded full VMware SDDC implementations across banking, healthcare, Oil and Nature Gas and government agencies.
- Designed and deployed cross-site SRM solutions, improving RTOs.
- Led infrastructure modernization programs including vSphere, vSAN, SRM, Log Insight and VROps.
- Mentored associate consultants and scaled them in short span.
- Migrated 400+ physical servers to vSphere 6.5 as part of a global data center transformation initiative.
- Integrated vRealize Log Insight for centralized logging and proactive incident detection.
- Collaborated with storage and network teams to ensure end-to-end infrastructure performance.
- Led a $1M enterprise vSphere upgrade from 6.0 to 6.5 to 6.7 for a Banking client, reducing downtime by 60% using effective assessment skills.
- Designed and deployed a highly available vSAN-based HCI solution, improving storage performance for a bank.
- Conducted capacity planning and performance optimization across 200+ ESXi hosts and 5,000+ VMs.
- Delivered DR strategy using SRM and cross-site replication; executed quarterly DR tests with 100% success rate.
- Designed and Deployed vSphere Infrastructure with Multi - Site replication with Active - Active, Active - Standby and Shared topology.
- Expert in executing Operation Transformation Service for a partner supporting a telco giant.
- Migrated SRM server from Windows to Appliance and re-protected about 80 Business Critical Application Virtual Machines with 100% Success for a bank.
- Redesigned an existing vSphere architecture and consolidated the virtual machine workloads and eased the efforts for day 2 operations team for a bank.
Team Manager - Operations
CSS Corp, India, India
02.2008 - 02.2013
- Results-driven BPO Operations Manager with over 9 years of experience in managing high-performing teams, streamlining operational processes, and delivering exceptional client service in fast-paced outsourcing environments.
- Proven track record in achieving KPIs, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving process improvements.
- Skilled in team leadership, performance management, SLA adherence, and stakeholder communication.
- Lead a team of 5 Team Leaders each having 20 associates handling technical support.
- Monitor daily operations to ensure service levels, quality, and productivity targets(SLAs) are met.
- Collaborate with client stakeholders to align on goals, manage escalations, and review business performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reducing process inefficiencies and increasing team CSAT scores.
- Manage attrition control to ensure resource availability.
- Prepare and present weekly/monthly business reviews to internal leadership.
Senior Process Executive
Net Vision Cybertech
04.2004 - 01.2006
Sr. Executive Corporate Sales
Malabar Management Services
06.2002 - 03.2004
Systems In-Charge
Abbott Laboratories
07.1998 - 06.2002
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Annamalai University
Chidambaram08-2002
Skills
Enterprise Infrastructure Management
VMware vSphere, vSAN SRM, VROps and vRealize LogInsight
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Leadership & Team Development
Digital transformation
Strategic planning
Project coordination
Technology implementation
Project management
Solution planning
Project leadership
Customer relationship management
Process improvement
Team collaboration
Project implementation
Problem-solving
Requirements gathering
Processes and procedures
Integrity and honesty
Client engagement
Issue resolution
Assessments
Client relationships
Best practices implementation
Operations analysis
Disaster recovery planning
MS office
Client requirements assessment
Attention to detail
Client rapport
Change management
Server management
Process optimization
Performance assessments
Time management
Work Planning and Prioritization
Risk assessment
Product life cycle management
Certification
VCP5-DCV, VCP6-DCV, VCP6-NV
Interests
Photography, Trekking, Cooking
DRIVING LICENSE
Driving License Category LMV
Timeline
Principal Consultant
Omnissa, Singapore (via Cloud Kinetics), Singapore
04.2024 - 07.2025
Senior Consultant
VMware, Inc., / Broadcom Singapore
04.2014 - 03.2024
Team Manager - Operations
CSS Corp, India, India
02.2008 - 02.2013
Senior Process Executive
Net Vision Cybertech
04.2004 - 01.2006
Sr. Executive Corporate Sales
Malabar Management Services
06.2002 - 03.2004
Systems In-Charge
Abbott Laboratories
07.1998 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Annamalai University