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N Srinivasan

Lead Solution Architect
Chennai

Summary

Having pragmatic experience for 19 + years in IT Infra & Cloud Domain Exploring in IT Infrastructure Services on Datacenter transition, Servers Solutions, Cloud Service Solutions & Technology - Delivery facets Having experience in IT Datacenter (DC) provisioning, Cloud Transitions and its managed services Having involved in supporting RFI/RFP responses & Infra, cloud solution offerings phases Handled IT Infra migration as projects, program deliveries & until impelling it into service operations Practice in driving team with KPI, defined SLA & Recovery management for the OFFSHORED services Experienced in dealing with medium size teams handling large IT infrastructure engagements Immense and varied client handling experience by working with US, EMEA clients

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Lead Solution Architect

Fujitsu Consulting India
11.2023 - Current
  • Accountable for end-to-end solution ownership, from requirement gathering to final solution delivery.
  • Conduct feasibility analysis for flexible & cost-effective solutions aligned with customer's needs.
  • Prepare and submit solutions for peer architectural reviews group, ensuring compliance with best practices.
  • Lead solution delivery as part of Transition and Transformation programs across diverse IT landscapes.
  • Hands-on with NTS, AWS, Active Directory, AD360, Cloud Migrations (Windows Modernization) & OpsRamp-based monitoring, HCI-SimpliVity and management solutions

Senior Manager - PreSales

SecureKloud Technologies
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Handling the cloud strategy, solution, architecture, RFX tasks & adaption towards the products / platforms for customers ‘IT transformation.
  • Conduct cloud readiness assessments, FinOps evaluations and plan cloud deployments considering business priorities.
  • Manage customer requirements through scoping, solutioning, cost estimation, presentations, and demos for vendor-agnostic platforms like Cloud Accelerator, Data Platform as a Service, and Cloud Transformation solutions.
  • Lead technical and commercial solutioning for RFX processes across private and public sector engagements.

Technical Project Manager

EXLService
08.2016 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for driving the IT Infrastructure, cloud domain programs across Organization Customers
  • Handling Datacenter Transitions & Cloud, Overall provisioning solution delivery (e.g. on UCI, Dell, AWS...)
  • Implemented Hyper Converged Infra (HCI) Solutions for Hardware refresh program for the Org wide DC refresh
  • Implemented programs on Multi-Factor Authentication, 1- Tool Svc Desk deployment - DELL KACE across the globe
  • Handling end-to-end technology delivery by working with Business team starting from Requirements, Translate as IT INFRA / Cloud- Solutions, Migration Engagements, Estimations, commence as PoC’s, PoV’s, Cloud Deployments & until
  • Cloud Ops handover (currently handling business verticals such as Banking, Healthcare, Insurances, Retail assignments)

Manager - IMS

UST Global
03.2013 - 08.2016
  • Delivered IT Infrastructure, Datacenter, and Cloud projects as part of the MGIS DCE & Program Management team.
  • Coordinated with hosting vendors and internal teams for Data Centre project execution, capacity management, and solution delivery (IBM HPE Hosting Vendors).
  • Collected customer requirements, prepared phased project deliverables, and contributed to IT infrastructure solution proposals aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
  • Developed cost models for solution deployment, operations, and maintenance, ensuring alignment with MGIS Datacenter (ISM) security standards.
  • Handling deployment activities, handled requirement changes, monitored resource costs and utilization throughout project phases.
  • Addressed project escalations and worked closely with Datacenter Engineering and business teams to ensure smooth project/program execution.

Technical Service Manager

LOGICA India (Pvt) Ltd
02.2010 - 03.2013
  • Managed service delivery for Wintel services across multiple Nordics customers, overseeing KPIs, SLAs, and OLAs.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for service management, collaborating with customers and onshore managers for smooth transitions and ongoing delivery.
  • Led infrastructure transitions like SIMON1 & SIMON2 projects, preparing solution documents, securing approvals, and ensuring successful handover to operations.
  • Worked with Enterprise PPO teams on RFP support and IT solution enablement for client infrastructure needs.

Principle Infrastructure Engineer

MPHASIS an HP Company
10.2007 - 01.2010
  • Functioning in Infrastructure Integration Engineering vertical for delivering Design Proposals/Solution as Projects
  • Responsible for gathering requirements & offering Solution / Design Proposal which suits to Client’s requests
  • Coordinating with HP & DELL partner vendors for products involved in the DC solution requirements
  • Datacenter Consolidation, Emailing Setup, Windows Servers, AD / MOM server implementation kinds of projects
  • Delivering the RFX process along with Proposal, Design /Solution & Implementation guides for IT INFRA Projects
  • Handling - Billing /Quotes by coordinating with Vendors for the IT infra Solutions Pricing
  • Compiling & Dealing the project requisites as per QMS process & also functioning in Project Lead roles
  • Submit Peer Reviewing (PR) & Testing the Solution as per the PR guides and functional demands of our Clients’.

Technical Consultant

BAHWAN IT - Muscat
06.2007 - 08.2007
  • Providing Implementing support for Projects in Microsoft (MS) Technology
  • Gathered experience in working with Datacenter, HP BL & ML series servers used in the solutions
  • Responsible for Integrating & Implementing Server Hardware’s, MS-Windows Servers, AD and Exchange Servers
  • Exercised in AD & Exchange Servers implementation as per the provided/ approved design guides.
  • Hands-On-Experience on entire Projects Lifecycle in the above platform for Small&Enterprise Client’s

Assistant Manager - IT Operations

Tata Communications (aka VSNL INTERNATIONAL)
03.2006 - 01.2007
  • Managed planning and implementation of hosted services, including Windows Servers, Active Directory, Exchange 2003, MOM, and ENSIM provisioning tools.
  • Gained hands-on experience in Chennai datacenter operations, including HP DL server deployments and vendor coordination for tools and applications.
  • Provided L3 support and collaborated with technology planning teams for solution design, POCs, and implementation phases.
  • Prepared technical solution documents, conducted operational reviews, created performance dashboards, and managed small operational teams.
  • Served as a CAB and Emergency Change Committee stakeholder, overseeing change approvals and ensuring datacenter deliverables met deadlines and SLA commitments.

Operation Lead Systems Specialist

IBM GSDC
06.2005 - 03.2006
  • Handling various technical tasks on the servers which is Wintel platform
  • Hands-on-Experience in Administration of Servers Windows & Active Directory
  • Implementing, troubleshooting various technical issues through Remedy ticketing modules
  • Implementing and Configuring DFS & Group policies on various File & Windows Server environments
  • Experience in managing various Active Directory (AD) configuration and operations on the Domain Controllers
  • Managing Backups (NT Backup), Exchange Mailbox, handling DNS, DHCP services in Windows Servers environment
  • Configuring and Implementing Security &Group policy to servers across geographic locations

Education

MBA -

Pondicherry University
01-2011

B. Com - Regular

ST. Joseph’s College
11-2002

Skills

Operating Systems: Windows Server Editions

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Certification

AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate

Technical & Management Abilities

  • Extensive experience in IT Infrastructure – Datacenter operations, Cloud Presales, and Service Delivery management.
  • Proficient in AWS and Azure cloud services, including hands-on work with cloud-native tools, cost optimization, and infrastructure management.
  • Strong background in solution design, implementation, administration, and participation in RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes for infrastructure and cloud solutions.
  • Skilled in virtualization using VMware platforms, with practical exposure to HP -HCI and Nutanix server hardware environments.
  • Experienced in IT infrastructure processes and project management frameworks, including ITSM, financial planning tools, and service operations.
  • Familiar with infrastructure management tools like MOM, MAP, OpsRamp, Dell KACE, and hardware system monitoring solutions.
  • Proven people management capabilities, including performance reviews, appraisals, and operational team supervision.

Personal Profile

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Accomplishments

  • AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate
  • Certified PMP
  • COBIT Certified (IT Controls & Governance)
  • ITIL Intermediate Qualified - OSA

    • Training Accomplishments

  • Nutanix ECA & HPE SimpliVity
  • CSA - Cloud Security Knowledge
  • MS Azure Infrastructure & Deployment
  • Trained on VCP – DCV 6.x on VMware

Timeline

Lead Solution Architect

Fujitsu Consulting India
11.2023 - Current

Senior Manager - PreSales

SecureKloud Technologies
02.2023 - 11.2023

Technical Project Manager

EXLService
08.2016 - 02.2023

Manager - IMS

UST Global
03.2013 - 08.2016

Technical Service Manager

LOGICA India (Pvt) Ltd
02.2010 - 03.2013

Principle Infrastructure Engineer

MPHASIS an HP Company
10.2007 - 01.2010

Technical Consultant

BAHWAN IT - Muscat
06.2007 - 08.2007

Assistant Manager - IT Operations

Tata Communications (aka VSNL INTERNATIONAL)
03.2006 - 01.2007

Operation Lead Systems Specialist

IBM GSDC
06.2005 - 03.2006

MBA -

Pondicherry University

B. Com - Regular

ST. Joseph’s College

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