Vaisakh gopinath
@vaisakhgopinath
I lead enterprise network, security, and infrastructure transformations across APAC.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At 3M, I lead APAC network, security, and infrastructure transformation programs, including Palo Alto migrations across approximately 55 sites and GlobalProtect remote access for around 7,000 users.
I manage budgets, vendors, resources, risks, and stakeholder alignment for a $5M+ global portfolio. My work has delivered $1.09M+ in Unified Communications savings, $76K in annual OT remote-access software savings, and a 20% cost reduction.
I've progressed from Network Consultant and Senior Network Engineer to Project Manager, delivering LAN refreshes, data-center migrations, Teams Voice modernization, and the Solventum carve-out across 25 APAC sites with zero business disruption.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Advancing APAC IT/OT network segmentation and risk-reduction roadmap, driving Palo Alto migrations across ~55 regional sites. Managing budgets, schedules, and resources for OT remote access and Teams Voice modernization, delivering significant cost savings.
Delivered end-to-end network implementations for new site builds and facility expansions, aligning cross-functional requirements for operational readiness. Executed complex infrastructure migrations and LAN refreshes across APAC, enhancing wireless infrastructure and network performance.
Senior Network Engineer
Trianz Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Supported post-implementation network operations for Watts Water Technology across data centers in the USA, EMEA, and Asia as part of the Global NOC team. Troubleshot WAN/LAN and SD-WAN environments, resolving cross-site latency and packet-drop issues.
Managed 24x7 global network and telecom operations for Societe Generale Bank, driving incident/change management, VLAN configuration, routing troubleshooting, and link-failure resolution with global service providers.
Network Consultant
Hadox System Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 2014 - May 2017 (2 years 8 months)
Delivered network consulting and support, maintaining enterprise connectivity while troubleshooting hardware, routing, and network incidents.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sree Gurukula College
Pre-University Course (PUC), General Studies
Completed PUC (12th) at Sree Gurukula College, Bengaluru in 2014.
Kerala Academy of Engineering & I.T.C.
Diploma, Electrical, Electronics & Communications Engineering
2009 - 2012
Diploma in Electrical, Electronics & Communications Engineering from Kerala Academy of Engineering & I.T.C. from 2009 to 2012.
St. Mary's High School
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC), General Studies
Completed SSLC (10th) at St. Mary's High School, Bengaluru in 2007.
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