Apr 2023 – May 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• I led the Data and AI Ecosystem team for the Capgemini Group, ( Microsoft AWS GCP SAP Databricks Snowflake Nvidia Data and AI Portfolio etc ) and was responsible for developing our Group’s strategy and overseeing the execution of market business plans with our strategic partners. I am passionate about using Data and AI to fulfill the business potential for Client's and its end customers.

Jan 2022 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Clients can count on me to help them adapt to the changing marketplace and transform their operations to be better positioned for the future. Driving a NEW portfolio with a robust Partner Ecosystem addressing disruptions around Blockchain, AI, IOT etc while leveraging the Data disruptors like GAFAAM's ( Google, Apple,Facebook, Amazon, Alibaba and Meta) as a key future tenet . RENEWing the existing portfolio with key SMACTS initiatives with large technology players foray's into addressing these disruptions acts as the current focus , all the while providing a viable PROTECTion gameplan of the legacy businesses that our clients are engaged in.
• I lead the Data/AI and Cyber Security Ecosystem team for the Capgemini Group, and am responsible for developing our Group’s strategy and overseeing the execution of market business plans with our partners. I am passionate about using data/AI to drive the fulfilling the business potential for Client's and its end customers.

Jan 2017 – Dec 2021 · 4 yrs 11 mos

• I led the CX Ecosystem team for the Capgemini Group, and am responsible for developing our Group’s strategy and overseeing the execution of market business plans with our partners. I am passionate about using data to drive the customer experience management and customer relationship management domains in fulfilling their potential for end customers.
• I am focused on building transformational partnerships within customer experience to drive strategic growth. This has enabled me to collaborate with a broad range of leaders in the technology and software fields in the cloud and digital domains. I actively apply this experience in guiding my teams to execute the strategic business plans we deliver with our partners for our clients.

Apr 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Jan 2015 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos

• Capgemini Consulting - now Branded Capgemini INVENT -- Technology Partnerships Lead

Jan 2013 – Dec 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Led the execution of a $1B strategic business plan for Capgemini and EMC Federation from 2009 to 2014.
• Drove high-growth opportunities in Cloud and Mobility through the Global VMware strategic partnership.
• Spearheaded client transitions to the Mobile-Cloud Platform, delivering industry-leading joint solutions with VMware.

Jan 2012 – Dec 2012 · 11 mos

• Spearheaded the Brazil market making plan, establishing a robust two-year execution strategy.
• Drove the adoption of a significant HGI agreement with EMC across the Americas, UK, and APAC regions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance strategic partnerships, resulting in increased market penetration.

Aug 2009 – Dec 2011 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Executive responsibility to build out the foundation and blueprint of the Capgemini-EMC Federation 1 B USD Strategic Partnership to be deployed across 5 years covering EMC II , VMware , RSA , Pivotal and VCE.
• Manage and grow globally the 360 Degree relationships (Sell-To, Sell-With and Buy From) with our major emerging strategic Capgemini Global Partners (Cisco, EMC and VMware)

Aug 2007 – Jul 2009 · 1 yr 11 mos

• 1. Key contributor for Fortune 500 new customer acquisitions including LEVI STRAUSS and CISCO for the Group.
• 2. Key Account DELL - Global Acct Team Evangelist - FY 2009
• 3. Championed the analyst rated Optimal Capability-Capacity Mix solution models for best of breed front-end capability with back end capacity to compete effectively against Global Tier 1 capability and Indian heritage capacity models.
• 4. Best in class Commercial framework for global ADM and ITO deals.

Apr 1999 – Aug 2007 · 8 yrs 4 mos · Americas/APAC and India · On-site

• 1. Fortune 500 Hi-Tech new customer acquisitions include APPLIED MATERIALS, INTEL, HP, DELL, HITACHI, NVIDIA, and RENESAS as major clients.
• 2. Building Fortune 500 accounts with annual revenue run rates of over 200 M USD of new revenue stream in IT,BPO and Engineering solutions for the corporation.
• 3. Account Mgmt: Global Delivery Model Set up and governance.
• 4. Delivering aggressive ROI on $4-5 M USD of Annual new business development investments.

May 1997 – Mar 1999 · 1 yr 10 mos · USA/Canada/UK and India

• Managed Programs and grew the Fortune 500 Hi-Tech NORTEL NETWORKS relationship.
• Global Account and Program management.
• Engineered Solutions focused on Switch certifications for the Indian telecom market for carriers like BHARATI, RELIANCE, BSNL, VSNL etc.

Sep 1990 – Mar 1997 · 6 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Led the set up of Satellite ..Telecommunications.. Computer networks ..SCADA for Offshore platforms and rigs for WAN...LAN with Corporate WAN