Mahesh Adithiyha
@maheshadithiyha
Senior IT/OT Program Manager | Delivered $40M+ Multi-Region Deployments | SD-WAN | Azure Cloud | M&A Integration | Cisco expertise
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior IT/OT Program Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance IT/OT networks across global enterprises. My expertise spans SD-WAN, Azure, hybrid cloud, Zero Trust, datacentre modernization, and enterprise security.
I specialize in turning business goals into technical strategies that deliver measurable results. Examples include reducing operational costs by 40% with resilient SD-WAN deployments, strengthening compliance and security through Zero Trust in Azure hybrid environments, and improving application performance by 30% via automation and optimization.
Beyond technical depth, I bring strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. I have successfully led large-scale transformation projects across the US, EU, and APAC, ensuring alignment between business priorities and engineering execution. My work consistently results in higher uptime, lower OpEx, improved compliance, and stronger client satisfaction.
I thrive in remote-first, global delivery environments where collaboration, clarity, and execution matter. Whether integrating IT systems post-M&A, migrating workloads to the cloud, or building secure data center infrastructure, I focus on creating resilient architectures that power long-term innovation.
I am now seeking senior architect opportunities where I can apply my expertise in cloud transformation, infrastructure modernization, and network security to help organizations achieve secure, efficient, and future-ready IT environments.
Core Skills: IT/OT Architecture | Cloud Migration (Azure, Hybrid) | SD-WAN | Zero Trust Security | Cybersecurity | Enterprise Architecture | Data Centre Design | ITIL | Project Delivery | Global Remote Leadership
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Infrastructure - Principal Solutions Architect
Freelancer
Nov 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Orchestrated Greenfield IT/OT Network Deployments: Delivered end-to-end IT infrastructure projects, encompassing LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Network Firewalls, and Wireless solutions, achieving scalable and secure network designs for SMB and Enterprise environments. Led Strategic M&A Network Consolidations: Directed the transition to Cisco SDN, integrating Cisco ACI, UCS, Azure, SD-WAN, and Zscaler, ensuring
IT Infrastructure - Sr. Solutions Architect / IT Project Manager
Visa, Inc (ARS Solutions Pvt Ltd)
Aug 2021 - Oct 2021 (2 months)
Spearheaded Visa, Inc.'s M&A Integration as Principal Network Solutions Advisor, driving network architecture alignment and ensuring cohesive integration with corporate objectives. Fostered collaboration with stakeholders to navigate complex integration initiatives, leveraging technology across hardware, software, databases, and peripherals. Translated intricate business requirements into robust t
IT Infrastructure - Head Project & Service Delivery / Solutions Architect
Global Services
Jan 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 7 months)
Drove Organizational Growth: Accelerated IT Services sector expansion through strategic sales and pre-sales leadership, fostering key client partnerships and crafting customized solutions. Network Solutions Architect: Engineered tailored LAN, WAN, internet, surveillance, and wireless communication systems to meet unique customer requirements. Cloud Services Expertise: Executed seamless IaaS and Pa
IT Project Lead / Sr. Solution Architect - D&T
Jul 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of IT infrastructure projects aligned with corporate objectives. Sales & Pre-Sales Excellence: Drove organizational growth in IT services through dynamic sales leadership, fostering key client relationships and crafting customized solutions. Network Architecture Expertise: Engineered and deployed intricate netwo
Engineer - Customer Support
Cisco Systems India Pvt Ltd
Jul 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 5 months)
Advanced Network Solutions: Spearheaded the deployment and troubleshooting of advanced customer networks, focusing on Cisco Telepresence products to guarantee peak performance and high customer satisfaction. Expertise in Network Troubleshooting: Delivered in-depth consultations to independently resolve intricate network challenges, adeptly managing a variety of complex networks featuring diverse m
Engineer - Software
Cisco Systems India Pvt Ltd (Ma Foi)
Aug 2008 - Oct 2011 (3 years 2 months)
Expertly administered Unified Communication systems, including CUCM, Unity Connection, and Presence Server, for over 200 users, guaranteeing high availability and streamlined communications. Spearheaded the deployment and software validation of Unified Communication products, ensuring high-performance solutions in production environments. Engineered and executed Cisco UCS Integrated Infrastructure
Associate - Project Management Group
SIFY Ltd
Apr 2006 - Mar 2007 (11 months)
Spearheaded strategic planning and execution of IP/MPLS VPN and VOIP (H.323/SIP) solutions, elevating network performance for 100+ corporate clients in Karnataka and skyrocketing customer satisfaction. Achieved a 20% revenue surge by delivering projects on time and within budget through meticulous implementation and stringent project oversight. Crafted detailed Project Scope Statements, garnering
Senior Program Manager
Independent Consultant
Nov 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Led end-to-end delivery of critical IT infrastructure projects across 400+ sites in 45+ countries, aligning execution to business goals and managing program risks and escalations. Coordinated global stakeholder communication and technology integration to improve execution speed and cost efficiency (up to 50%).
Served as principal network advisor for Visa’s Integration Management Office, designing M&A network architecture and translating integration requirements into hardware/software/network solutions. Built short- to long-term integration roadmaps and conducted IT infrastructure and cybersecurity assessments to identify gaps, risks, and barriers.
IT Lead / Sr. Solution Architect
Jul 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Delivered SD-WAN deployment (Riverbed) across 56 global locations, achieving 40% performance gain and 50% cost savings with BGP/EIGRP. Designed a mid-size data center using Dell VxRail stretched clusters, Dell EMC Data Domain, and Avamar backup, and led M&A legacy network integration with zero unplanned user/application impact.
Resolved Cisco Telepresence service requests while maintaining CSAT 4/5, and received a Cisco Achievement Program Award for community leadership. Deployed VMware vSphere on Cisco UCS B&C Series for 200+ node environments, mentoring teams and authoring technical documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Madras
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Computer Applications
2006 - 2009
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) at the University of Madras in Chennai from 2006 to 2009.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Kanban Tool
Amazon EC2
Microsoft Azure
Azure Arc
GitHub
F5
Gmail
Rollout
Microsoft Teams
Terraform
Azure DevOps
Jira
Python
Azure Monitor
Wireshark
Linux
iOS
Windows
Google Workspace
Gemini
Zscaler
Cisco ASA
Cisco Firepower
Cisco Umbrella
Ansible
Cisco ACI
VMware vSphere
Azure Firewall
Cisco DNA Center
Root Cause
VMware ESXi
ServiceNow
Telepresence
Remote
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