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URVASHI SHARMA

URVASHI SHARMA

General Manager : Delivery - Cloud Migration & AI
Bengaluru

Summary

Highly accomplished IT leader with a history of delivering transformative cloud solutions and driving significant revenue growth in complex, enterprise environments. I bring deep expertise in cloud consulting, governance, and delivery, consistently exceeding expectations in demanding, client-facing roles. My experience includes advising C-level executives on cloud strategy, driving large-scale transformation programs, and maximizing cloud value. I have a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams of delivery managers, cloud engineers, and architects, successfully executing major cloud migrations/modernizations, DevOps, IT delivery, and AI initiatives. I am committed to attracting and retaining top talent and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications

Work History

General Manager: Delivery- Cloud Migration & AI

VOIS
07.2023 - Current
  • Successfully leading and managing high performing delivery, Cloud & AI teams of over 250 resources, focused on GCP, SAC, Datasphere & SAP RISE Cloud migration and modernization of our solutions.
  • Migration and modernization of all VOIS ERP systems across markets to SAP RISE, creating Omni chanel ecosystem for our devices, collections and logistics.
  • Improved Operational efficiency leveraging AI/ML models for proactive incident management, including anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and predictive analytics, to improve system reliability, reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR), and enhance automated recovery processes.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and ensuring customer success.
  • Identifying new opportunities proactively and demand forecasting, ensuring 100% compliance to SLA's, InfoSec protocols and contractual obligations.
  • Identifying potential risks within practice and implementing strategies to mitigate them proactively.
  • As people Manager, I am Fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning
  • Plan and monitor IT cost budgets and ensuring efficiency and optimum utilization of the budget
  • Leading Commercialization programs as it transforms from shared services to P&L model
  • Leading Delivery Industrialization program- Improving productivity, maturity, time to market and Reuse.

Cloud Onboarding & Delivery Manager

Google
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Spearheaded cloud solution consulting with C-suite executives, managing high-end accounts to drive customer success and seamless onboarding of new customers to Google Cloud.
  • Accelerated customer adoption of Google Cloud globally by leading the development of implementation strategy for GCP Greenfield customers
  • Fostered alignment across program teams (engineers, project managers, and architects) and cross-functional departments, ensuring delivery goals were met and proactively addressing and resolving conflicts while staying abreast of industry trends.
  • Championed the development of cloud migration solutions during pre-sales conversations, delivering compelling presentations and tailored industry-specific architectures to secure client buy-in and drive ongoing engagement.
  • Exercised both business and technical judgment to drive short and long-term objectives
  • Developed and executed a growth strategy to optimize revenue gains and elevate customer satisfaction across cloud onboarding and migration efforts.
  • Lead customer conversations to ensure effective messaging and accurate industry-based solutions around Cloud On boarding, migration solutions and architecture models
  • Orchestrated monthly co-horts with competency leads, focusing on cloud onboarding strategies, Customer experience and industry solutions demonstrating awareness, partnership, and adaptation to new initiatives
  • Expanded onboarding offerings through partnerships with third-party vendors, increasing GCP market reach and integrating non-cloud technologies and products into comprehensive solutions.

Location: Canada & USA

Portfolio Head: Cloud Migration & Modernization

IBM
09.2015 - 01.2021
  • Portfolio Management: Responsible for End-to-End successful Project portfolio management of UAE Public Sector, UK Retail sector, TMEG, and Finance.
  • Delivery Management: Led the delivery of a portfolio of complex data center migration, modernization, and cloud transformation programs. Designed and implemented streamlined, standardized processes across multiple accounts, resulting in significant improvements in delivery efficiency and effectiveness. Cultivated strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders at all levels, proactively managing expectations and ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle. Successfully navigated and resolved critical project escalations, mitigating risks and maintaining project momentum. Directed cross-functional, cross-geography delivery teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance to drive portfolio success.
  • Revenue Generation: Drove substantial revenue growth and profitability within the IBM UK Retail sector through optimized portfolio management and process enhancements, achieving a 70% increase in gross profit.
  • Pipeline Management: Partnered with the Sales team & TSM to manage the project pipeline/intake including vetting project objectives, facilitating the project scoring/prioritization based on strategic plan, budget and resource impact
  • Resource Management: Ensured projects have right resources assigned for delivery
  • Identified resource or demand concerns
  • Monitor alignment of prioritized projects against resource capacity and partnered with delivery teams to assist with balancing capacity and demand
  • Team Management: Mentoring, Coaching team of 14 -PM's, project coordinators, and engineers along with escalation handling, Participating in performance appraisal meetings

IT Project Manager

Cisco Systems
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Company Overview: As Cisco-STS business unit I provided Network Implementation services to Cisco Systems Inc
  • And Cisco's offshore development/engineering/support/Manufacturing partners (termed as Extranet Partners) being on-roll with STS Infotechnologies
  • Spearheaded a team of 20+ members consisting of Project managers, Network engineers, and Project management office based in Bangalore
  • Managed end-to-end delivery of IT Infrastructure implementation projects across the Cisco Asia pacific region
  • Meticulously managed vendors, ISP's, and administrative activities involved in delivering successful projects
  • Involved in the Planning and execution of training needs for Engineers and Project Manager of the APJC team, Budgeting and financial reporting of projects, expenses and team administration, and Capacity planning, Resource hiring, training, career planning
  • Monitored and involve in Project planning, resource planning, resolving dependencies to deliver projects of various complexity within the budget and timescales
  • As Cisco-STS business unit I provided Network Implementation services to Cisco Systems Inc
  • And Cisco's offshore development/engineering/support/Manufacturing partners (termed as Extranet Partners) being on-roll with STS Infotechnologies

Service Segment Manager

Hewlett-Packard
07.2012 - 06.2014
  • Led Projects related to initial installation and commissioning of 3PAR Storage Systems (InServs); Planned and effectuated capacity upgrades and Relocation for existing equipment based on client specifications
  • Performed Firmware upgrade and Patch Installations Fleets both intrusive and non-intrusive
  • Coordinated with different teams like sales, logistics, Onsite Engineers and deployment, handle escalations & complete RCA
  • Handled the reports such as RAID, Project Control Book, Stakeholder Register, Cost analysis
  • Change Management: Participated in CAB meetings before any deployment, viewing and approving the change request (RFC's)
  • Problem Management: Participated in business communication process regarding new problems and identifying workarounds and updating KB

Application Support Engineer

IBM
03.2011 - 06.2012

Trainer

Freelancer
06.2008 - 09.2010
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs on C# and .Net technologies.

Education

Masters - Computer Applications

P.T.U
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Bachelors - Computer Science

G.N.D.U
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine learning & Deep learning
  • Cloud ( IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
  • Data Analytics
  • Application Modernization
  • DevOps
  • Omni chanel solutions

Certification

PMP

Accomplishments

  • VOIS Star Award, 04/2024, Leading an Org wide program on 'Industrialization', helping teams to adapt industry standards (benchmarked by Gartner) on productivity, maturity, reusability and automation; saving cost to VOIS.
  • Increased GCP adoption, 12/2023, Increased GCP adoption by 15% between 2022 and 2023 following a targeted activation campaign and a real-time analysis of post-delivery client behavior.
  • Google Innovation Week Winner, 12/2022, Developed a project management automation tool, reducing administrative tasks by 30%, enabling project managers to focus on strategic objectives & improving delivery efficiency.
  • Google Stratosphere Award Winner, 12/2021, Led the first greenfield migration to Google Cloud, achieving a 25% reduction in operational costs and a 30% improvement in system performance by spearheading delivery and consulting solutions.
  • IBM Eminence Award, 12/2017, Took the challenge of leading UK Retail sector for IBM and turning the profit from -ve to +70%.
  • Manager choice Award, 12/2021, Led multiple IT infrastructure modernization projects migrating over 250 applications to the cloud, resulting in a 40% improvement in system reliability and a 25% reduction in cost.
  • Excellent performance Award CIC, 12/2021, Successfully lead a program to decom three DC's and move it to cloud in just 6 months of time, optimizing business cost for the customer by 30%.
  • Making a difference Award, 12/2014, Through efficient project management and teamwork, I have helped customer save over $100 Million.

Tools

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) : Azure AI, Open AI, Google AI, LLMs, Generative AI, Agentic AI
  • Machine Learning & Deep Learning
  • Cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) : GCP, AWS, IBM cloud, SAC & SAP RISE.
  • Big Query & Looker Studio
  • Containers & GKE
  • DevOps : ALM, github, Jenkins
  • Discovery: CloudScape, Stratozone, ALDM
  • Cloud Implementation: Zerto, HCX, Carbonite, GCP-MCE, Terraform
  • Project Management : Jira, Trello, Asana, MS-Project, Leankit, Lucid charts, Visio
  • Agile: Scrum, Kanban
  • Presales: Salesforce Vector
  • Operations: Bugganizer, SNOW, Remedy


Timeline

General Manager: Delivery- Cloud Migration & AI

VOIS
07.2023 - Current

Cloud Onboarding & Delivery Manager

Google
01.2021 - 04.2023

Portfolio Head: Cloud Migration & Modernization

IBM
09.2015 - 01.2021

IT Project Manager

Cisco Systems
06.2014 - 08.2015

Service Segment Manager

Hewlett-Packard
07.2012 - 06.2014

Application Support Engineer

IBM
03.2011 - 06.2012

Trainer

Freelancer
06.2008 - 09.2010

Bachelors - Computer Science

G.N.D.U

Masters - Computer Applications

P.T.U
URVASHI SHARMAGeneral Manager : Delivery - Cloud Migration & AI