Praveen Kukreti
Noida
Summary
Dynamic Technology Transformation Manager with a proven track record at Ernst & Young, excelling in IT resilience and business continuity strategies. Expert in solution architecture and presales, Storage, Backup technology with experties in driving successful cloud and On-Prem engagement while fostering collaboration and customer focus. Adept at strategic planning, enhancing service delivery, and leading high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technology Transformation Manager and Practice Lead
Ernest & Young (EY)
11.2022 - Current
- Orchestrating the BCP/DR practice, formulating innovative strategies, and guiding a team of consultants and managers to align with company objectives.
- Led various engagements ranging from organizational restructuring, disaster recovery planning and management, to infrastructure architecture development, and asset/configuration management.
- Leading various presales proposal requirements for RFPs.
- Leading a consulting and advisory initiative for disaster recovery management requirements for various customers.
- Engaged with partners in preparing a business proposition to drive business, and presenting it to the customers.
- Leading the IT resilience initiative for the organizations.
- Enhancing client service delivery through the development of strategic frameworks, ensuring high-quality documentation, and fostering internal and external relationships.
- Leading technology transformation initiatives, including consulting on ITIL processes, resource sizing, and organizational restructuring for cloud operations.
Senior Cloud Architect-Presales
Wipro Technologies
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Pioneered technical proposal development for Cloud GCP and Private Cloud, Data Center integrating solutions with client infrastructures and driving the presales process for strategic deals
- Collaborated with migration architects and practices to construct comprehensive deals for public, hybrid, and data center migrations
- Engaged with vendors for contract negotiations, creating tailored solutions and proposals, and supporting delivery teams during solution implementation
Recovery Solution Architect
Sungard Availability Services
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Led client onboarding, conducting discovery analyses for recovery solution design, and driving customer satisfaction through product adoption and consultative services
- Managed account recovery strategies for multiple clients, analyzing solutions against industry best practices and providing recommendations for improvement
SME (Storage Migrations)
IBM India Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Performed infrastructure and application discovery, identifying dependencies and server affinities for migration planning and CMDB updates
- Developed migration strategies, defined delivery architecture, and supported the execution of migration runbooks
- Performed storage based migration planning and execution using Cirrus tool
Escalation Engineer-Storage
Dell/EMC Corporation
05.2011 - 01.2016
- Delivered Level 4 support for EMC VNX and Clariion, troubleshooting and resolving critical technical issues, and implementing new storage solutions
Subject Matter Expert and Trainer
Wipro Technologies
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Orchestrated strategic SAN environment management, including storage allocation, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring, ensuring optimal system functionality
- Pioneered provisioning practices and streamlined storage management processes, enhancing system efficiency and reliability for enterprise clients
- Led critical issue resolution, including zoning and connectivity challenges, contributing to robust storage solutions and maintaining high service levels
Tier-2 Network Support Engineer
E4e Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2008 - 11.2009
- Delivered expert-level support for iPASS clients, VPN, and Firewall, ensuring seamless network connectivity and security for global users
- Implemented strategic troubleshooting methodologies to rapidly resolve complex network issues, improving system uptime and user satisfaction
IT Analyst (IT Helpdesk)
IBM India Pvt Ltd
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Provided comprehensive IT helpdesk support to internal IBM employees, fostering a culture of prompt service and technical excellence
- Played a key role in the strategic resolution of IT issues, contributing to the maintenance of operational efficiency and employee productivity
Education
Postgraduate Diploma- Pursuing - Executive management
Symbiosis
03.2025
Postgraduate Certificate - Advanced Corporate Strategy
IIM Bangalore
01.2025
Certificate - Organizational design
IIM Bangalore
01.2025
Postgraduate Certificate - Strategic Management
IIM Bangalore
01.2024
Master’s - computer management
Pune University
01.2007
Skills
- Leadership and Team Development
- Partner and OEM Engagement
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Contracting and SOW development
- Effort Estimation and Pricing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Customer engagement
- Stakeholder management
- Problem solving
- Solution Architecture & Presales: Cloud and On-Prem DC
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- IT Resilience
- SAN Storage and backup technology
- Data Center
- IT transformation
Certification
- Comprehensive suite of Google Cloud Certifications
- SAFe Agile Practitioner
- Microsoft Azure Fundamental-AZ900
- AWS Solution Architect- Associate Level
- Hashicorp Certified Terraform Associate
- TOGAF 9.2 Trained
- Certified in Cybersecurity
- Multiple EY Badges on Leadership, Sustainability, Cloud security and Artificial Intelligence
Publications
Google Cloud Platform: All in One Guide, Praveen Kukreti, https://in.bpbonline.com/collections/cloud-networking-books-online-ebooks/products/google-cloud-platform-all-in-one-guide
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and I am fully prepared to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Awards
- Multiple Spot Awards, EY
- EY Appreciate
- Employee of the Year Award, Wipro
Personal Information
- Passport Number: G9620939 (Stamped B1/B2)
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Technology Transformation Manager and Practice Lead
Ernest & Young (EY)
11.2022 - Current
Senior Cloud Architect-Presales
Wipro Technologies
02.2020 - 11.2022
Recovery Solution Architect
Sungard Availability Services
02.2018 - 02.2020
SME (Storage Migrations)
IBM India Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - 02.2018
Escalation Engineer-Storage
Dell/EMC Corporation
05.2011 - 01.2016
Subject Matter Expert and Trainer
Wipro Technologies
01.2010 - 05.2011
Tier-2 Network Support Engineer
E4e Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2008 - 11.2009
IT Analyst (IT Helpdesk)
IBM India Pvt Ltd
06.2007 - 08.2008
Postgraduate Diploma- Pursuing - Executive management
Symbiosis
Postgraduate Certificate - Advanced Corporate Strategy
IIM Bangalore
Certificate - Organizational design
IIM Bangalore
Postgraduate Certificate - Strategic Management
IIM Bangalore
Master’s - computer management
Pune University
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