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AJAY KUMAR

@ajaykumar19

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Dynamic Network Manager with expertise in Infrastructure and Cloud Technologies.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role that allows me to leverage my network management expertise while fostering innovation and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

I am a dynamic and result-oriented Network Manager with extensive experience in network design and management, particularly within the infrastructure domain. My expertise spans across customer relationship management, vendor management, and technical consulting, enabling me to deliver complex infrastructure solutions for clients globally.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed end-to-end delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with security norms and client requirements. I have a proven track record of optimizing network solutions, leading teams, and implementing innovative contact center platforms using technologies such as Avaya, Genesys, and AWS Connect. My ability to respond to RFPs and design cost-effective network solutions has consistently contributed to the success of my projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Network Manager, Infrastructure

Current

Medtronic

Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Managed end-to-end delivery of large and complex infrastructure for client organizations. Supported services programs involving transition, transformation, and managed services for American customers.

Infrastructure Management Customer Relationship Management Vendor Management People Management Cloud Technologies AWS Security Compliance

Pre-Sale Lead Consultant

Wipro Limited

May 2012 - Mar 2020 (7 years 10 months)

Led pre-sales activities, responding to approximately 100 RFP/RFI per year with cost-effective network designs for voice and data networks. Optimized existing offshore development center WAN links and automated contact center processes to increase operating margins.

Pre Sales RFP Avaya Genesys Five9 Solution Architecture

QA Manager, SVT

Nortel Network

Oct 2006 - Apr 2012 (5 years 6 months)

Managed Quality Assurance and System Verification Testing for various products. Contributed to the development of WAN optical products including SONET, SDH, TDM, OTN, DWDM, ROADM, and Ethernet.

Quality Assurance SONET DW DM Ethernet Test Management Team Leadership

QA Lead, SVT

CIENA Corporation

Dec 2002 - Sep 2006 (3 years 9 months)

Led Quality Assurance and System Verification Testing efforts for optical networking products. Ensured secure compliance solutions through due diligence of network requirements for client organizations.

Quality Assurance SVT Optical Networking Network Security Compliance Test Leadership Network Architecture Product Development

QA Engineer, SVT

Lucent Technologies

Aug 1999 - Sep 2002 (3 years 1 month)

Performed Quality Assurance engineering and System Verification Testing for various telecommunications products. Gained experience with different WAN optical product developments.

Quality Assurance SVT Telecommunications Testing Product Development Network Protocols

Software Trainee Engineer

Srujana Technology

Aug 1998 - Jun 1999 (10 months)

Worked as a Software Trainee Engineer, gaining foundational experience in software development. Applied programming languages and methodologies in a practical setting.

Software Development C C++Unix Shell Scripts

Trainee Engineer

Central Research Laboratory (BEL)

Jan 1998 - Jun 1998 (5 months)

Completed a Trainee Engineer program, focusing on practical engineering tasks. Developed foundational skills in electronics and communication.

Engineering Principles Electronics Communication research and development Technical Support Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Bachelor of Engineering, Electronic & Communication

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication. This program provided a strong foundation in electronic principles and communication systems.