Ankit Guglani

Experience

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  Wipro

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Associate

  Providing technical support to the customers using Verizon broadband and telephone services in the US

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  Hughes Communications India

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2014

  Senior Executive

  My functional expertise is in the field of network operations & engineering of the VSat network which provides internet services via satellite to remote customersBeing associated with the organisation for the past 5 years, acting as the single point of contact for any technical query of the SME divisionJoining here as a "Consultant" in the year 2008 and then being promoted to “Executive", the very next year, gave a great motivation factor to work with more enthusiasm. As a result i climbed the ladder by becoming "Senior Executive" in the next 2 years and awarded at regular intervalsMy exposure in current domain in addition to my passion for learning more has allowed me to develop strong analytical & technical skills. Discipline, dynamism, team spirit and commitment is what makes me self-motivated to undertake any task with confidence.In order to grasp more of technical knowledge i did my CCNA certification in the month of Sept, 2013.Along with the technical part, my current role also includes co-ordination with Sales people and providing "Pre sales" technical support to the customers.Key Responsibilities:Network operations of the VSat networkEscalations from Hub engineers.Designing broadband internet plans as per the fair usage policy decided.Natting, Public IP configuration.Access-lists & VLanWCCPBandwidth ManagementFollowing guidelines laid by TRAI.Pilots to customers.Abuse management & Fenced internet services. Show less

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  SapientNitro

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2016

  Senior Associate - Cloud Infrastructure Analyst

  Technical Analyst (Pre-Sales) - Infrastructure (Cloud, Managed, Co-located and on-premise)- Crafting solution for the clients after analyzing the client's infrastructure and other non functional requirements, and ensuring all the desired steps are taken to eradicate or minimize the chances of risk.- Understand and create competitive awareness, knowledge to sell services as per customer requirement and market conditions.- Estimate the resources/effort required for: >>DevOps >>Implementation of infrastructure (Along with the On-going development) >>Performance Testing >>Managed Support- Pricing the right fit solution ( Resources and Solution) with desired marginsOther Key Responsibilities:- Responding to client RFPs- Managing the relationships with vendor / providers.- Act as an interface for any issues or arranging modifications and resolving any operational problems arising. Show less

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  Tata Communications

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2018

  Senior Solutions Architect (North Lead)

  - Team Leader for North Region (India)- Designing & customizing Infrastructure solutions (Managed Hosting & Cloud), Managed Security Solutions, Network (MPLS, SD-WAN, P2P) based on Customer’s Generate new opportunities by giving - Workshop & Capability presentations to CXOs on a regular basis- Working closely with the sales team to jointly assess customer requirements & Front ending the technical / solution discussions- Working closely with internal teams like Product, Engineering & Commercials to enhance the product line, & providing minimum viable solution- Improving internal operational efficiencies of the Solution Architect teams- Maintaining & strengthening partner relationship / OEM & Vendor engagementAwards / Recognition:Blue Ribbon Award, July, 17 --> Responsive – Focus on ExecutionXtra Mile Award, Dec, 16 --> Responsive – Focus on executionBlue Ribbon Award, Jan, 16 --> Responsive – Solution OrientationXtra Mile Award, Nov, 16 --> Responsive – Solution Orientation Show less

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  Tech Mahindra

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2021

  Pre-Sales & Business Development Head - Europe

  - Regional Cyber Security Leader – Continental Europe- Account Planning & Proactive Initiatives to Cross-sell / Up-Sell Cyber Security Solutions- Ensuring yearly sales target are achieved either through direct or indirect selling- Capability Presentations to CXOs- Security Solution Architecting & Consulting- Identifying the resources / effort required for delivering the required services- Ensuring right alliance / consortiums for the joint go to market solutions- Technical SPOC for client meetings, Requirement gathering & Presentations / workshops in continental Europe region Show less

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  Trend Micro

  Apr 2021 - now

  Cyber Security Consultant

  - Assisting customers in strengthening their cyber security posture, and achieving compliance- Cyber Consulting & Consultative Selling- Sales Strategy- Discussing cyber security roadmaps for enterprises, in alignment with the business objectives- Proof of concept and demonstration of Trend Micro Products- Training partner community and sub-ordinates on Technology & Product