Denny Thekenal

Experience

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  HK Alsadiq

  Feb 1995 - Jan 1998

  Computer Programmer

  • Work on Custom built programs on COBOL• Developed software on Vehicle Management system, Employee database system, Timesheet management system.• Helped with Providing networking support and reception.

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  Optimum Technologies

  Jun 1999 - Nov 2000

  Senior IT Consultant/Programmer

  • Offering turnkey total IT solutions to large accounts in UAE., including government accounts.• Provide Consultation and Providing IT Solutions.• Study and design a IT Solution.• Develop Software solution• Developed the following products, Hotel billing solution, Car Rental Solution, Super Market solution (Inventory and sales)• Provide required consultancy to the clients during the various meetings.

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  Comptel Network System India Limited.

  Apr 2001 - Jan 2003

  Senior Technical Product Manager

  • Offering turnkey total IT solutions to large accounts.• Providing consultancy services to the customers and Comptel• Study and design a IT Solution and work on Large Bids.• Lead the Marketing team technically. And help them close the sale.• Prepare the Proposal, Pricing (from sales team) etc and convince the Clients on our proposal.• Liaison with the ISP’s for VPN, Lease line, Etc.• Coordinate/Implement the approved proposal and commission the solution.• Providing Pre-sales and post sales Technical support for complete IT solutions. • Support Business Development and manage Key accounts.• Provide required consultancy to the stakeholders during meetings. Show less

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  Microvillage communication Pvt Ltd

  Jan 2003 - Feb 2004

  National Product/Delivery Manager

  • Providing Pre-sales and Post sales support for complete IT solutions.• Handled a team of 25+ technical engineers • Working with Channel partners, develop and train them• Identified New channel partners are trained, and grooved towards our product line.• Existing channel are given complete technical support, including, regular training, solutions provided, demos, competitor information and conduct promotional activities like, seminars, training program, road show etc • Study and design a IT Solution and work on Large Bids.• Offering turnkey total IT solutions to large accounts.• Products include Linksys, Quintum, Intrusion, Foundry Networks, Juniper, 3COM, Cisco etc...• Provide Consultation and Providing IT Solutions, • Support the Marketing team technically. And help them close the sale. Show less

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  3Com

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2006

  Product Manager / Consultant

  • Providing Pre-sales and Post sales support for complete IT solutions. • Working with Channel partners, Accounts• Identify New channel partners are trained, and grooved towards our product line.• Existing channel are given complete technical support, including, regular training for implementation, hand hold for Implementation, solutions provided, demos, competitor information and conduct promotional activities like, seminars, training program, road show etc • Handhold the partners into Implementation of complex solutions and co-ordinate within the organization to deliver the solution.• Study and design a IT Solution and work on Large Bids, qualify them.• Offering turnkey total IT solutions to large accounts.• Products include all components of 3COM Show less

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  Wipro

  Sept 2006 - Nov 2008

  Product Business Manager

  • Work on Large accounts focusing on Data center across the different divisions of Wipro Infotech right from Pre-RFP stage to winning for all the large cases• This involves Software products, Networking, Platforms, Consulting, Managed solutions, Integration and Security.• Work as Product Manager / Business Development or as an Evangelist for Data center technology• Develop and execute strategic partnership roadmaps and boost the overall relationship to the next level• Work with Regional Heads/Managers, LOB Heads for successful strategies.• Map the Solution/Product & strategic agenda and identify strategic collaboration / investment areas• Will manage the overall relationship, partner focused PRODUCT / Solution strategies and engagements between Customer and the partner to build alliances with the Vendors• Review and enhance on an annual base the key strategic goals Show less

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  IBM

  Nov 2008 - Apr 2015

  Solution Design Manager / Advisory IT Architect

  RESPONSIBLE FOR PRACTICE MANAGEMENT WITHIN GTS DIVISION.RESPONSIBLE FOR PROJECT / PRODUCT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ADVISORY SUPPORT FOR TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL SOLUTION RELATED TO INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES INCLUDING CLOUD SERVICES.• Focus on Integrated Managed Services which includes Cloud, Mobility and Infrastructure Resiliency Services ( CAMSS ), Business Continuity and Resiliency services (BCRS)• Own Overall Product/Infrastructure Solution Design Lifecycle including, Design and propose solution/procedure including effort estimation, Solution articulation, developing Business case and SLA’s in the Services Industries. • Drive and own the opportunity with the customer representatives and decision makers.• Work with delivery to prepare High Level Design documents and hand hold with delivery during implementation.• Opportunities include money saving solutions like for Cloud solutions, Mobility solutions, Managed services, IMS, Virtualization solutions, Platform Integration and Deployment services, Datacenter services, etc.• Collect the requirements of the customer and using this client data prepare the design and solution and propose the appropriate solution with Delivery and Technical Assurances. Also work on RFP/RFI. Help customers to prepare RFP Show less

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  Cognizant

  May 2015 - Aug 2022

  Engagement Portfolio Manager/Product Manager

  • Handle Product management process, including Building and Driving the Product Vision, User storyboarding in an Agile framework using Agile Methodologies.• Strong stakeholder management, planning, organization, decision making and time management skills. • Focused on user needs and work with cross-functional teams to manage product releases and maintain functional Peer relationships.• Plan and prioritize product feature/maintain & track the backlog of Support queue in the development of the product. • Assess value, develop capabilities, and prioritize Features to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value that are aligned with product strategy. • Expertise in the SAFE agile product development, motivate and support the development teams, conduct stakeholder workshops, including the presentation of the developed product at different stages. • Working closely with scrum teams to produce accurate delivery estimates and manage the transition from analysis through to design and delivery. • Experienced in managing the delivery of multiple complex simultaneous system development projects from design through release Show less

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  Freyr Solutions

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2023

  Head of Products and Program

   Head of Products working with Efficient Product Managers and BA’s with experience which involves creating roadmaps, requirement consolidation, translating solutions to capabilities, features, user stories and managing as well as prioritizing the product backlog Manage Product Development/Engagements/Delivery with innovation and strategic thinking and Experience in leading teams providing Development and Operations support. Work with teams including, Product managers, BA’s, Project Directors/Managers, CEOs/CTOs, Developers, Inhouse and external Team’s, QA teams, Business Owners/Users and vendors. Work with the Internal team closely to build relationship with Customer, business users and global team to ensure efficient delivery. Show less

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  TF Holdings

  Jan 2024 - now

  Head of Delivery and Operations