Sandeep G

20+ years of work experience

Jan 20233 yrs 10 mosPresent

Leadership: Direct a high-performing team of Network Engineers to execute complex, multi-site network transformations for large enterprise customers across finance, healthcare, retail, aviation and other verticles. Design & Architecture: Develop HLD/LLD documentation for Datacenter, Campus, and WAN setups using OSPF, BGP, VXLAN, and ACI. Vendor Ecosystem: Manage multi-vendor environments involving Palo Alto SD-WAN, Zscaler, Cisco, and HPE Aruba to optimize interoperability. Business Growth: Collaborate with sales teams on RFPs and design recommendations to secure large-scale enterprise contracts.

Nov 20139 yrs 3 mosJan 2023

• Provided architecture design and presales support for Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) and Meraki. • Validated Proof of Concepts (PoC) for new architectures and created technical collaterals. • Presented at global events such as Cisco Live and Mobile World Congress, showcasing innovative solutions. • Trained field teams and offered design guidance to enhance customer engagement and sales effectiveness.

Oct 20103 yrs 1 moOct 2013

Handled high-level technical escalations and provided training for Cisco TAC on TelePresence products. Conducted deep-dive root-cause analysis on critical customer issues.

Jan 20082 yrs 9 mosSep 2010

• Led the design and deployment of Cisco UC technologies with Remote Operations Service (ROS) to enhance customer experiences. • Managed RFP responses involving Cisco and Avaya technologies, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. • Delivered technical training and demonstrations to customers, partners, and sales engineers to improve product understanding. • Provided support for technical issues and escalations, collaborating with Service Desk and L2 teams for effective resolution.