Accomplished senior engineering leader with over 19 years of experience driving scalable software, automation frameworks, and AI-driven innovations for enterprise-grade platforms. Currently spearheading high-performing Agile teams at NETSCOUT, overseeing key initiatives on Fabric Manager, nGeniusOne Automation, and cloud-native system transformation. Specializing in developing automation-first backend systems utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and cutting-edge AI integrated product chains. Proven track record of leadership resulting in substantial gains - including a 30% performance improvement, 25% faster delivery times, and a significant reduction in post-deployment issues. Thriving on fostering innovation through driving cloud migrations to AWS, integrating AI/ML into validation and reporting systems, and mentoring future leaders. Known for designing scalable architectures, promoting process agility, and implementing security compliance at scale while blending technical expertise with strategic program execution, people-centric leadership, and a continuous-learning mindset.