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Sourabh Kumar Singh

Bangalore

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Principal Engineer with over 14 years of experience in the IT industry. Proven track record of leading a team of 8 engineers to deliver innovative solutions and drive project success. Adept at strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and technical problem-solving. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality deliverables and customer satisfaction.Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to live up to the organizational brand

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal Engineer - Solution Architecture

Dell Technologies
Bangalore
08.2019 - Current

Solution Design and Implementation: Develop and implement customized solutions based on Dell APEX offerings to meet specific customer needs.
Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives.

Technical Expertise: Utilize deep technical knowledge of Dell APEX products and services to design effective solutions.
Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends to ensure solutions are current and competitive.

Lead for Solution Architect Space & Technical Front: Develop and implement strategic plans for solution architecture to align with business goals.

Lead and mentor a team of solution architects, providing guidance and support.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with various teams, including Engineering and Development, to replicate customer issues and find solutions.
Facilitate collaboration to drive issues to resolution and ensure customer satisfaction.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of solutions, processes, and best practices.
Generate, analyze, and report customer data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Mentorship and Training: Provide technical coaching and mentorship to junior engineers and colleagues.
Share knowledge and best practices to improve team capabilities.

Senior Technical Advisor - L4

VMware India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
04.2018 - 08.2019
  • Handle escalation calls with customers and respective Account Managers, ensuring issue resolution within the defined timeframe.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to replicate and troubleshoot customer issues.
  • Engage with customers to understand their technical problems and provide timely solutions.
  • Conduct regular operational service reviews and offer tailored best practice recommendations.
  • Generate, analyze, and report on customer data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to enhance system performance.
  • Provide technical coaching and mentorship to junior engineers and colleagues.
  • Share knowledge and best practices to improve team capabilities.
  • Develop and implement processes to improve issue resolution efficiency.
  • Track and monitor preventative remediation actions to ensure best practices are followed.

Technical Analyst - Support Account Manager

NetApp India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
06.2016 - 03.2018
  • Accountable for generating, analyzing, and reporting Technical data sourced from NetApp Storage Systems - Proactive Performance and Risk Mitigation
  • Offer informed strategic planning, best practices for storage support, and upgrade recommendations
  • Collaborate with the lead Service Account Manager (SAM) to conduct regular operational service reviews and deliver customer-specific best practice recommendations as required.
  • The SAM Storage Technical Analyst encourages customers to adopt best practices by consistently monitoring and tracking preventative remediation actions based on provided recommendations.
  • Oversee special projects as delegated by management to address the requirements of customers and cross-functional teams.

Technical Support Engineer - L3

EMC Software India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
05.2011 - 05.2016
  • Provided technical support to customers by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
  • Configured, maintained, and monitored EMC Storage Systems for optimal performance.
  • Resolved complex technical problems through root cause analysis techniques.
  • Delivered Technical Mentorship and guidance to colleagues, enhancing their proficiency and contributing to the overall team performance.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Development teams to replicate customer issues in-house, identify solutions, and resolve highly escalated matters to successful closure.
  • Provided implementation and maintenance support to end-users, ensuring the execution of changes in collaboration with various stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering

MVJ College of Engineering
Bangalore
08-2010

Skills

  • Solution Architecture
  • Converged & Hyper Converged Infrastructure
  • SAN & NAS
  • Data Protection/Backup
  • Performance Optimization
  • Business Acumen
  • Virtualization
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Reporting
  • Documentation

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • VMware Certified Professional - 6.x & 7.x
  • NetApp Certified DataCenter Administrator
  • NetApp Certified Storage Associate
  • Dell RecoverPoint Specialist
  • EMC VNX Implementation Specialist
  • EMC ViPR Controller Specialist
  • EMC Information Storage Management

Accomplishments

  • Technical Leadership Program by IIM Bangalore & StackRoute (NIIT)
  • Game Changer Awared 2023 - Dell Technologies
  • Prestigious vRookie & vChamp Award 2018 - VMware India Pvt Ltd

Timeline

Principal Engineer - Solution Architecture

Dell Technologies
08.2019 - Current

Senior Technical Advisor - L4

VMware India Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 08.2019

Technical Analyst - Support Account Manager

NetApp India Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 03.2018

Technical Support Engineer - L3

EMC Software India Pvt Ltd
05.2011 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering

MVJ College of Engineering
Sourabh Kumar Singh