I’m looking to lead pre-sales and solution architecture for enterprise transformations—bridging technology strategy, commercial modeling, and delivery feasibility—while driving differentiated architectures in cloud, AMS/IMS, and modern workplace programs.
Open to opportunities
rajaiah challa
@rajaiahchalla
Senior pre-sales solution architect specializing in digital transformation, managed services, and cloud/data & AI solutions.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Pre-Sales Solution Architect with 19+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Digital Transformation, and enterprise architecture—covering Application Development (AD), Application Managed Services (AMS), Infrastructure Managed Services (IMS), and Cloud Transformation across EMEA, North America, APAC, and the Middle East. I lead strategic pursuits end-to-end, from due diligence and solution blueprints to commercial modeling, SOW creation, and C-suite client sign-offs.
My focus is shaping winning, tech-forward solutions for medium-to-large opportunities—translating client challenges into differentiated architectures and operating models. Recent wins include a $12M+ Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace Tenant-to-Tenant engagement, a $20M+ Cloud Migration & Multi-Cloud pursuit, a $6M+ Data & Analytics modernization opportunity, and a $105M+ AMS/IMS managed services program—along with $3M+ Generative/Agentic AI transformations. I also mentor global teams and drive innovation through Generative AI, intelligent automation, and service governance frameworks.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Leads multi-tower AMS, application development, and cloud modernization and migration pursuits, shaping end-to-end deal lifecycle from due diligence through solution blueprints and commercial modeling. Owns techno-commercial solution constructs and drives RFP/RFI/RFQ activities, including C-suite sign-offs, for enterprise transformation programs.
Pre Sales SolutioningSolution ArchitectureRFPPursuit ManagementCommercial ModelsIMS (Infrastructure Managed Services)Cloud TransformationGenerative AIAgentic AIMicrosoft FabricAzure Data FactoryDatabricksPower BISQL ServerPower PlatformAzure AI FoundryAzure OpenAIMicrosoft CopilotIntelligent AutomationMulti agent orchestrationAWSAzureProposal DevelopmentCloud MigrationMicrosoft 365Modern Workplacedata modernizationRPA
Senior Solution Architect (Chief Manager)
Godrej Infotech Ltd
Nov 2011 - Oct 2021 (9 years 11 months)
Responsible for end-to-end pre-sales solution architecture and delivery management, including RFP/RFI/RFQ pursuits and proposal development with demos and proof of concepts. Led solution design, estimation, functional requirement specifications, and team leadership for Microsoft-based application development and modernization initiatives.
Senior Solution Architect (Chief Manager)
Godrej Infotech Limited
Nov 2011 - Oct 2021 (9 years 11 months)
Owned end-to-end pre-sales solution architecture and delivery management for new and existing opportunities, including RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, estimation, proposals, and client presentations. Built and led Microsoft-based solution delivery across Power Platform, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, .NET, Azure, and AWS, while coordinating global teams using Agile/Scrum practices.
CL
Worked as a senior consultant supporting enterprise solution and application development initiatives.
Associate System Analyst
NSE.IT Limited
Mar 2010 - Jul 2010 (4 months)
Worked as an associate system analyst supporting enterprise application and systems work.
Senior Executive
Rolta India Ltd
Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 (2 years)
Worked as a senior executive supporting enterprise technology and application initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kakatiya University
Bachelor of Technology, Engineering
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Engineering from Kakatiya University, completed in 2005.
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Solutions ArchitectSolution ArchitectEnterprise ArchitectCloud Solutions ArchitectData Solutions ArchitectApplication Cloud ArchitectInfrastructure Operations ArchitectPresales Solution ArchitectPre Sales Technical ArchitectTechnical Pre Sales ArchitectPre Sales ArchitectSAP Pre Sales Solution ArchitectPre Sales Solutions ConsultantPresales Solution Consultant
Skills
Solution ArchitecturePre Sales SolutioningDeal StructuringPursuit ManagementWin Strategy ExecutionRFP CoordinationProposal DevelopmentEnterprise ArchitectureAMS (Application Management Services)Infrastructure ManagementCloud TransformationDigital TransformationApplication DevelopmentModern WorkplaceTenant To Tenant MigrationsCloud MigrationAzureAWSMicrosoft 365Power PlatformMicrosoft PowerAppsPower AutomatePower BIPower Synapse AnalyticsAzure Data FactoryMicrosoft FabricDatabricksAzure SynapseSQL ServerSSASSSISETL ELT Data PipelinesData WarehousingAzure FunctionsLogic AppsREST APIsGenerative AIAgentic AIIntelligent AutomationMicrosoft CopilotAzure OpenAIAzure AI FoundryAzure AISemantic KernelAutoGenMulti agent orchestrationRPAAzure DevOpsJiraMicrosoft ProjectAgileScrumService GovernanceService Provider Operating ModelsResource Planning.NET.NET CoreASP.NETASP.NET MVCAgenticAndroidAngularJSBridgesFactoryFoundryGmailMicrosoft AzureMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft VisioMuleSoftSQLiOS
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