Venkatesh S Reddy

* Key Responsibilities in Current Role

* Responsible for delivering large-scale data center migration Projects
* Worked as migration lead role for one of the challenging Projects with Pfizer
* Ensure successful execution of Data Center Projects on time with zero defects
* Responsible for handling ad hoc client requests, complex situations,
* Determine requirements, identify migration strategies, Stakeholder management
* Conduct reviews, capacity planning, event scheduling, implementation planning and execution
* Track and report Risks, own and manage issues log, Risk log and lessons learnt tracker
* Work with stakeholders to plan migrations to private and public cloud
* Conduct tabletop calls with application owners to discuss the scope, planning and risks
* Conduct lessons learnt call after every migration event.
* Owner of T-minus schedule to make sure the tasks are executed in a timely manner.
* Lead the migration events during the weekend, work closely with execution team for successful migration
* Lead bridge calls for any issues and coordinate with required technical, application and management teams to work towards quick resolution.
* Follow escalation matrix

Responsible for delivering large-scale data center migration Projects
· Worked as migration lead role in for one of the challenging Projects with Pfizer
· Ensure successful execution of Datacenter Projects on time with zero defects
· Responsible for handling ad hoc client requests, complex situations,
· Determine requirements, identify migration strategies, Stakeholder management
· Conduct reviews, capacity planning, event scheduling, implementation planning and execution
· Track and report Risks, own and manage issues log, Risk log and lessons learnt tracker
· Work with stakeholders to plan migrations to private and public cloud
· Conduct table top calls with application owners to discuss the scope, planning and risks
· Conduct lessons learnt call after every migration event.
· Owner of T-minus schedule to make sure the tasks are executed in timely manner.
· Lead the migration events during the weekend, work closely with execution team for successful migration
· Lead bridge calls for any issues and co-ordinate with required technical, application and management teams to work towards quick resolution.
· Follow escalation matrix
· Had dual responsibilities of handling global 24/7 Operations and Service delivery
· Manage huge IT infrastructure environment of more than 7500 servers
· Handle Infrastructure operations for windows, Citrix, VMware, Networking, Access Management, Automation tools, Application and tools teams and BMC Remedy team.
· Managing global operations from Bangalore site for Infrastructure Operations,
· Ensure security compliance in accordance with company standards, policies and procedures. Responsible for more than 95% patching compliance on OS platforms
· Collaborate with the Head of IT in the identification, development and communication of new technology standards and best practices.
· Implemented ITIL for the first time in the company working closely with ITIL Consultant,
· Hands on experience of Lean Six Sigma on process improvements and implement various improvements like reduction of resource utilization, Automation.
· Find defects and process gaps and come up with a solution for the same
· Regular meetings teams to provide inputs on process changes, expectations.
· Setup regular meeting with both onshore and offshore teams to discuss about operational issues and discuss SLA metrics, escalations, Projects.
· Projects worked on include Datacenter migrations, datacenter merge, OS upgrades,

Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.

Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions.

Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.

• Developed and maintained project plan and feature roadmap for phased delivery of new platform to business and key clients.
• Deliver migrations within schedule, scope and budget as designed in the migration strategies.
• Created detailed migration plans using work breakdown structure to establish critical path, milestones, deliverables, and resource plans aligned with cloud migration strategy.
• Lead identification of risks, actions, and issues through proactive communication and collaboration with stakeholders and various teams.
• Led identification of risks, actions, and issues through proactive communication and collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Lead Steady State Hand-Off activities utilizing previous experience in service delivery management of operations support for hosted applications.
• Demonstrated initiative in problem-solving and analysis tasks.

• Delivered large-scale data center migration projects.
• Led migration efforts for a challenging project with Pfizer, coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Ensure successful execution of Data Center Projects on time with zero defects.
• Handled ad hoc client requests and resolved complex situations.
• Work with stakeholders to plan migrations to private and public cloud.
• Determine requirements, identify migration strategies, Stakeholder management.
• Conduct reviews, capacity planning, event scheduling, implementation planning and execution.
• Track and report Risks, own and manage issues log, Risk log and lessons learnt tracker.
• Lead bridge calls for any issues and co-ordinate with required technical, application and management teams to work towards quick resolution.
• Owner of T-minus schedule to make sure the tasks are executed in a timely manner.
• Owner of T-minus schedule to make sure the tasks are executed in timely manner.
• Responsible for handling ad hoc client requests, complex situations.
• Executed escalation matrix to manage issue resolution effectively

• Leading an 8 member team of Data Center.
• Planning and assigning the data center activities.
• Co-ordination with OEM teams for support and Partners Interaction.
• Coordinated with OEM teams and partners to facilitate support and enhance collaboration.
• Ownership of transferring materials within projects.
• Co-ordination for CART raising and Contingency for BCRS.
• Co-ordination with BCRS Finance Analyzer on overall Project Financial to support respective PM's of BCRS for the approval.
• Support BCRS delivery leadership and PM's to track and collate Billing information.
• Maintaining the Master file of Billing Calendar and revenue call out.
• Supporting PM's in the Monthly Reporting for projects.
• Owned project tools to ensure timely updates and maintain project alignment.
• Asset Management of BCRS assets, Mapping with respective projects/PM.
• Supporting teams with audits and documentation.
• Coordinated domestic and international logistics to ensure timely delivery of equipment.

• Ensured order details met company standards before processing.
• Coordinated with sales representatives to clarify order details.
• Circulated daily updated status reports to ensure team alignment.
• Processed billing information using SAP software for DSW domain.
• Coordinated material movement post-billing to facilitate timely delivery.
• Preparing monthly measurements (Excel).
• Circulating daily reports (Excel).
• Printed software licenses for distribution to customers.

• Coordinated with customers to ensure timely import shipments.
• Prepared and organized shipping documentation for import processes.
• Followed up on freight forwarding to gather and confirm shipment details.
• Online Bill of Entry filing.
• Monitored and updated flight details using online tracking tools.
• Managed payments follow-up with customers to secure timely transactions.

• Customs Clearance Coordination.
• Managed customs clearance coordination to facilitate smooth import/export processes.
• International Logistics Coordination.
• Coordinated freight forwarding follow-ups to ensure timely shipment details.
• Freight Forwarding Follow-ups for shipment details.
• Compiled monthly operational reports to track performance metrics.
• Performed data entry tasks to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Received a recognition award for Excellent execution (3 times).
• Received a recognize award for Excellent execution (3 times).
• Updated WAATS status regularly to ensure accurate tracking.
• (Implant from Jayem Impex Pvt Ltd)