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Brij Sharma

London,UK

Summary

Accomplished cloud solutions architect with extensive expertise in GCP, AWS, and Azure services. Proficient in leveraging a wide array of cloud technologies including Compute Engine, Shielded VMs, Container Security, App Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Dataflow, Cloud Dataproc, Cloud Datalab, Cloud SQL, Cloud Bigtable, Cloud Spanner, Cloud Datastore, Google Kubernetes Engine and VPC. Demonstrated success in implementing CI/CD pipelines using Maven and Jenkins. Skilled in database management with Oracle and MySQL. Adept at utilising infrastructure as code tools such as Chef and Terraform to streamline operations. Experienced in virtualisation technologies like Citrix and VMware as well as datacentre solutions encompassing storage and networking. Strong background in security tools including CyberArk and Varonis. Proven ability to execute cloud assessment and migration strategies effectively. Career goal: to drive innovative cloud solutions that enhance organisational efficiency and security.

Innovative thinker with strategic mindset and proven ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, fostering collaboration across teams. Committed to driving technological advancements and optimising business processes in [Desired Position] role.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4001
4001
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Enterprise Architect

Accenture
2021.11 - 2026.04
  • Assisted in drafting responses for RFIs and RFQs to support consulting teams.
  • Contributed to creating cloud migration solutions to aid clients in transitioning to public cloud.
  • Supported the identification and resolution of technical objections faced by clients.
  • Helped in preparing technical documentation and transition plans for cloud projects.
  • Collaborated with account teams on client engagements and presentations.
  • Participated in solution design for IaaS/PaaS services on Azure and AWS platforms.
  • Recommended best practices to increase productivity and performance across the organisation.
  • Fostered a culture of innovation which led to increased adoption of emerging technologies such as AI and ML.
  • Facilitated workshops for knowledge sharing amongst the team members and other stakeholders.
  • Realised a streamlined IT environment with the introduction of new technologies.
  • Implemented innovative solutions for improved operational efficiency.
  • Developed enterprise architecture strategy by integrating customer and business needs.
  • Collaborated on projects with stakeholders ensuring alignment of business objectives and technology.
  • Championed cloud migration initiatives resulting in cost-effective, scalable infrastructure management.
  • Mentored junior architects thus improving overall team competency levels.
  • Prepared proposals outlining requirements, potential solutions and required resources, timelines and costs to achieve objectives.
  • Led negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favourable terms.

Sr. Architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions
2016.05 - 2021.11
  • Creating Solutions for Cloud Transition & Migration to Public cloud
  • Bid management of RFPs & RFIs
  • Recommend migration strategies, tools, and cloud infrastructure
  • Cloud Suitability & migration analysis
  • Identify client technical objections and develop a strategy to resolve technical blockers
  • Creating Technical Solution Document, high Level project, transition & transformation Plans
  • Designing solutions for IAAS/PAAS on Google cloud , Azure & AWS
  • Prepare high-quality responses to RFI/RFP/RFQ documents, incorporating both technical and commercial perspectives. Assist account teams with client engagements, bid defense presentations, and oral discussions.
  • Design tailored solutions across various Infrastructure Services such as Service Desk, Monitoring, Digital Workplace, Data Center Management, Cloud, Network, and Service Management.
  • Co-ordination of Proof of concepts, due diligence and service delivery assurances
  • Advise on establishing a cloud operating model including setting up a customer CoE, cloud operations, change management and governance
  • Consultancy on Cloud journey including Cloud Strategy, Cloud Optimization and Cloud Migration
  • Provide architecture leadership and direction
  • Own, manage, and ensure the quality of client-facing content that presents the solution
  • Manage multiple towers from applications, data & analytics, automation, industry solution, infrastructure, and cloud
  • Own the end-to-end solution for large transformational and managed service contracts
  • End to end responsibility of engagements Oversee successful execution of projects
  • Provide technical expertise across the practice

Product Manager Presales- DC Hosting, Transformation & Migration (Server/Storage/Virtualization/Cloud) Solutions

HCL Technologies
2014.06 - 2016.04
  • Assist in developing IT strategies and hosting solutions for data centres, focusing on public and private cloud technologies.
  • Support planning and architecting of system integration frameworks and data centre consolidation and migration frameworks.
  • Contribute to cloud suitability and migration analysis and planning.
  • Help prepare responses to RFI/RFP/RFQ documents, integrating technical and commercial insights.
  • Collaborate on designing infrastructure services solutions, including service desk and data centre management.
  • Estimate efforts for managed services in servers, storage, and application hosting.
  • Coordinate proof of concept activities and service delivery assurances.
  • Participate in customer workshops and deliver solution demonstrations.

Presales –Data Center

Avnet Technology Solution India Pvt Ltd
2013.03 - 2014.06
  • Assisted in providing technical solutions to channel partners and end customers.
  • Conducted joint calls with channel executives to support regional channel sales and development.
  • Helped design server storage virtualization and cloud technical infrastructure solutions.
  • Updated channel partners and end customers on product information.
  • Provided training to partners and assisted technical sales in closing business.
  • Identified and launched ISV solutions for various verticals.
  • Mapped competition products for market analysis.
  • Collaborated with sales personnel to deliver product business and technical knowledge during pre-sales activities.
  • Generated bills of materials for quotations.
  • Performed cloud suitability and migration analysis.

Presales – Data Center

HCL Info systems
2011.08 - 2013.02
  • Assisted channel partners and end customers in obtaining technical solutions.
  • Managed relationships with a selection of channel partners and their customers for business purposes.
  • Participated in joint calls with channel executives and assisted in regional channel sales and development.
  • Supported the design of server storage virtualisation and cloud technical infrastructure solutions.
  • Updated partners and end customers regarding product information.
  • Collaborated with sales personnel to provide business and technical knowledge for pre-sales activities.
  • Engaged with corporate and principal firms operating within the territory.
  • Delivered training to partners and provided technical sales assistance in closing business.
  • Provided technical support and services in person, by telephone, or electronically.
  • Consulted on solution strategy and development and supported solution installation planning.
  • Conducted cloud suitability and migration analysis.

Sr. Presales-Data Center Solutions

Ingram Micro India Ltd
2010.10 - 2011.08
  • Assisted in designing DC hosting solutions, including LAN/WAN, rack layouts, power, and connectivity.
  • Supported channel partners and end customers by providing technical solutions and conducting proof of concepts.
  • Participated in joint calls with channel executives and contributed to regional channel sales and development efforts.

Product Technical Specialist for Data Center Solutions

Redington India Ltd
2008.12 - 2010.10
  • Designed DC hosting solutions, including LAN, WAN, racks layout, power, and connectivity solutions.
  • Assisted channel partners and end customers in identifying optimal technical solutions through effective proof of concept execution.
  • Collaborated with channel executives to support regional channel sales and development efforts.

Education

B.Tech. - Electronics and Communication

SSITM, Aligarh
Lucknow, India

High School -

Glenhill School
Varanasi

High School -

Seth M.R. Jaipuria School
Mathura

Diploma - Embedded System & Design

Center For Development Of Advance Computing
NOIDA
2008.03 - 2008.08

Skills

  • GCP services: Compute Engine, Shielded VMs, Container Security, App Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Dataflow, Cloud Dataproc, Cloud Datalab, Cloud SQL, Cloud Bigtable, Cloud Spanner, Cloud Datastore, Google Kubernetes Engine, VPC
  • AWS services: VPC, EC2, S3, EBS, CloudFront, Route 53, RDS, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Glacier, Auto Scaling, ECS, API Gateway, Workspaces, Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudFormation
  • Azure services: Azure Solutions Architect, IoT Projects, Resource Manager, Functions, App Center, Kubernetes
  • CI/CD tools: Maven and Jenkins
  • Database technologies: Oracle and MySQL
  • Operating systems: Linux and Windows
  • Virtualization technologies: Citrix and VMware
  • Datacenter technologies: Storage solutions and Networking
  • Infrastructure as code: Chef and Terraform
  • Security tools: CyberArk and Varonis
  • End-user computing technologies: Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop
  • Cloud assessment and migration strategies

Certification

  • VMware & Citrix CCSP Virtualization Certification
  • Hitachi Storage Economics & Foundation Certification
  • Azure Expert Solution Architect
  • AWS Associate & Professional Architect
  • Google Professional Architect

Declaration

I hereby declare that the above particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: Place: (Brij Mohan Sharma)

Timeline

Enterprise Architect

Accenture
2021.11 - 2026.04

Sr. Architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions
2016.05 - 2021.11

Product Manager Presales- DC Hosting, Transformation & Migration (Server/Storage/Virtualization/Cloud) Solutions

HCL Technologies
2014.06 - 2016.04

Presales –Data Center

Avnet Technology Solution India Pvt Ltd
2013.03 - 2014.06

Presales – Data Center

HCL Info systems
2011.08 - 2013.02

Sr. Presales-Data Center Solutions

Ingram Micro India Ltd
2010.10 - 2011.08

Product Technical Specialist for Data Center Solutions

Redington India Ltd
2008.12 - 2010.10

Diploma - Embedded System & Design

Center For Development Of Advance Computing
2008.03 - 2008.08

B.Tech. - Electronics and Communication

SSITM, Aligarh

High School -

Glenhill School

High School -

Seth M.R. Jaipuria School
Brij Sharma