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Cloud Presales Consultant | AWS & Azure Solutions | Cloud Migration & Modernisation | Microsoft Fabric | Cloud Economics

About

Cloud transformation is most successful when technology decisions align with business outcomes. That's where I focus my expertise. As a Solution Architect and Cloud Presales Consultant with over 6 years of experience, I help organisations design, modernise, and optimise cloud environments across AWS and Microsoft Azure. My work spans solution architecture, cloud migration, data and analytics platforms, cloud economics, security advisory, funding enablement, and enterprise transformation initiatives. I enjoy working closely with customers, partners, OEMs, and business stakeholders to understand complex challenges and translate them into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions. Throughout my career, I have supported organisations across India, ANZ, and ASEAN regions in accelerating cloud adoption while maximising available cloud funding programmes and business value. My experience includes leading migration readiness assessments, Well-Architected Reviews, cloud strategy engagements, Microsoft Fabric demonstrations, security immersion workshops, proof-of-concept development, and cloud modernisation initiatives. I have also successfully secured significant cloud funding opportunities and helped organisations build stronger business cases for transformation investments. Being recognised by Microsoft as a Judges' Favourite Winner in the Microsoft Fabric Ontology Innovation Contest reflects my passion for innovation, emerging technologies, and solving real business problems through cloud, data, and AI-driven solutions. Key Areas of Expertise - Cloud Solution Architecture & Enterprise Transformation - AWS & Microsoft Azure Migration Strategy - Microsoft Fabric, Data Analytics & AI Solutions - Cloud Economics, Cost Optimisation & Funding Programmes - Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Advisory & Presales Leadership I bring a balanced combination of technical expertise, commercial understanding, and customer-centric consulting that enables organisations to accelerate innovation, reduce complexity, and achieve measurable business outcomes through cloud technologies.

Location

India

AI stack

Microsoft Copilot

Work experience

Presales Cosultant at Tech Data APAC​, Aug 2024 - Jul 2026 · 2 yrs, On-site, In my role at Tech Data Advanced Private Limited, I partner with customers, Microsoft teams, and channel partners to design Azure cloud solutions that align with business transformation objectives. - Delivered 10+ Microsoft Fabric demonstrations, enabling customers to explore modern analytics, data integration, and AI-driven capabilities. - Conducted 22+ Microsoft Security and SecureAI workshops, helping organisations strengthen cloud security awareness and readiness. - Supported 45+ Azure Migration and Modernisation Programme (AMMP) engagements, accelerating customer cloud adoption initiatives. - Developed proof-of-concept solutions that secured Azure migration and modernisation funding opportunities. - Performed migration readiness assessments, workload evaluations, and TCO analyses to support strategic cloud investment decisions. - Collaborated with Microsoft, partners, and sales teams to drive cloud transformation, migration, and data modernisation outcomes.

Associate Solution Architect at Minfy, Nov 2022 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos, Hyderabad, initiatives through scalable AWS solutions and strategic advisory services. - Delivered AWS MAP and MAP Lite 2.0 assessments across ANZ and ASEAN regions, supporting large-scale migration programmes. - Secured Asia's highest migration assessment funding valued at $134,000 for a strategic enterprise engagement. - Co-delivered mobilise engagements that secured $34,000 funding for the organisation's first ANZ MAP opportunity. - Conducted 10+ AWS Well-Architected Review workshops, identifying optimisation opportunities and unlocking additional funding support. - Independently managed assessment engagements that secured $96,000 in AWS migration programme funding. - Developed migration roadmaps, business cases, and technical deliverables aligned with customer scalability, security, and performance goals.

Cloud Engineer at Frontier Business systems Pvt. ltd., Jul 2022 - Oct 2022 · 4 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, In my role at Crimson Cloud Pvt Ltd, I supported the deployment, management, and optimisation of AWS cloud infrastructure environments for enterprise customers. - Provisioned and administered AWS services including EC2, EBS, S3, and IAM to support scalable and secure workloads. - Improved infrastructure visibility and operational reliability through proactive CloudWatch monitoring and performance management. - Managed storage optimisation and capacity planning initiatives to support evolving business requirements. - Implemented AWS security best practices and access controls to strengthen governance and compliance.

Sr Business Development Manager at Frontier Business systems Pvt. ltd., Oct 2021 - Aug 2022 · 11 mos, Bangalore Urban, As a Senior Business Development Manager, I drove cloud adoption and digital transformation opportunities across enterprise accounts through a consultative solution-selling approach. - Managed cloud infrastructure and managed services opportunities across AWS, Azure, GCP, Red Hat, and VMware portfolios. - Built and strengthened strategic OEM partnerships that contributed to business growth and service expansion. - Served as the Red Hat subject matter contact for Ansible and OpenShift solution engagements. - Managed customer relationships across multiple territories, supporting cloud modernisation and infrastructure transformation initiatives.

Sr Business Development Manager at Frontier Business systems Pvt. ltd., Mar 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana,, - Responsible for Cloud Business from AWS , Azure and GCP across AP - Telangana

Sr Business Development Manager at Sara Infoway ITES India Pvt Ltd, Jun 2019 - Feb 2020 · 9 mos, Hyderabad Area, India, • Regions Handled :- Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra • Product Line :- IT HW/ SW/ SAP HW/ SAP License/ SAP Implementation/ Tata Tele Connectivity Products (ILL/PRI/MPLS VPN/TFN) • Verticals :- Commercial, SMB • Reporting to Intel, Arrange POCs wherever required • Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders • Meeting potential customers – CXO/IT Managers/Admin • Maintaining good relationship with existing customers and gaining repeat business wherever possible. • Responsible for TTSL Enterprise business PAN India • Preparing Cost sheets and Quotes • Key Interfaces :- 1. Regional OEM Sales, Presales Team,PAM 2. Regional ISV Sales, Presales Team,PAM 3. Regional 3rd Party Vendors of Hardware & Software 4. Internal Presales Team, ISR Team , Purchase Head

Business Development Executive at Sara Infoway ITES India Pvt Ltd, May 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo, Hyderabad Area, India, - Responsible SAP HW business for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu region. - Single point of contact for Tata Tele Business in Hyderabad - Responsible for Technology sales in Hyderabad

Summer Intern at Tata Tele Services Maharastra Limited, May 2017 - Jul 2017 · 3 mos, Pune, During my internship with Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd, I supported research and business analysis initiatives focused on market insights and strategic planning. - Conducted market research, data analysis, and reporting to support business decision-making processes. - Visited more than 1000 SMB Organizations out of which 384 organization participated in Survey - Collected data which service provider' services are preferred in Pune region and why to devise strategy for TTML for further business generation.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing, Savitribai Phule Pune University

B.E. ( Computers), Savitribai Phule Pune University