Apuroop Kalapala

Consultant

New Delhi, Delhi, India9 yrs 8 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in multi-hybrid cloud solutions and project management.
  • Proven track record in driving revenue through strategic partnerships.
  • Passionate about emerging technologies and digital transformation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecom and Cloud Computing expert with a focus on digital transformation and emerging technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud ComputingProject ManagementClient AdvisorySoftware Development

Other Skills

5G5G lab5G-Edge Computing5G-MEC5G-MEC Use CasesAgile MethodologiesAlliance PartnershipsAmazon Web Services (AWS)AndroidArtificial Intelligence (AI)CC++Chatbot DevelopmentCitrix ProductsCloud Advisory

About

Hi, I am Apuroop Kalapala, working as a Technology Consultant at Wipro involved in Project Management, Product Development, GTM Strategy, Client Advisory, Cloud Consultant, Presales and Pipeline generation. My Areas of interest include Blockchain, Metaverse, Drones, Gen AI, AR/VR, Open Banking, Digital 3D Twin, IoT, Autonomous Vehicles, AI/ML, Robotics, Drones, 5G, Private 5G, Metaverse, Web 3.0, AR/VR/XR, MEC, etc. I am passionate about driving digital transformation initiatives, Intellectual Property (IP) creation, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges to foster growth for enterprises in areas like Healthcare, Retail, Life sciences, and Telecom domains. I am also involved in Partnerships with start-ups in emerging technologies. I am a certified AWS Cloud Practitioner, CDL-GCP, IBM Cloud Advocate, Oracle OCI Fundamentals, AI 900, AZ 900, and CISCO 5G Black Belt. Previously, I worked as a Developer and Scrum Master at Thermofisher Scientific. I worked with scientists, doctors, academicians, and others on critical customer software UI experience for biotechnological products/instruments. I was able to gain very good experience in the areas of WebApp development, Cloud, CX DevOps, etc.

Experience

Efkon india

Senior Consultant

Jul 2024Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Leading the ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Solutions Team within
  • the Product Engineering (CTO) Team at EFKON India.

Wipro

2 roles

Technology Consultant

Promoted

Jan 2022Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Involved in Cloud Advisory and Strategy Consulting initiatives, driving multi-hybrid cloud services projects and 5G-Edge Computing (MEC) solutions, significantly increasing client adoption rates.
  • Managed the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from conceptualization to deployment for customer Proof of Concepts (POCs) and demo showcases at Wipro 5G Technovation/Experience Centre, resulting in a 20% faster time-to-market for the enterprise 5G-MEC clients.
  • Proficient in preparing PRD/BRD Documents, as well as managing RFP/RFQ/RFI processes, Bid Management, Proposal Writing and Project Management Plans and collaborated with cross functional teams leading to a 30% increase in successful project bids with a cumulative deal value of +$400Mn
  • Engaged stakeholders across cross-functional teams and ecosystem partners, playing key roles in Key Account Management (KAM), Alliance partnerships, and Joint Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies, resulting in +70Mn in additional revenue through strategic partnerships.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Multi-Hybrid Cloud solutions, encompassing AWS, GCP, Azure, and IBM Cloud, facilitating significant cost savings for clients through optimized cloud solutions.
  • Conducted 5G-MEC bed trials in collaboration with Telcos, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Startups, and academia, facilitating infrastructure technology refresh and validation of network performance metrics.
  • Represented Wipro at various events like Nokia Innovation, Indian Mobile Congress, DT Fair, IBM Think 2020, ETSI MEC, Aegis Graham Bell Awards, CTS, TM Forum, AWS Growth Fair, VMware Explore
  • Emerging Technologies: Blockchain, Metaverse, Drones, Gen AI, AR/VR, Open Banking, Digital 3D Twin, IoT, Autonomous Vehicles, AI/ML, Robotics, Drones, 5G, Private 5G, Metaverse, Web 3.0, AR/VR/XR, MEC etc. These next gen technologies led to 20% increase in innovation-driven revenue streams.
Cloud Advisory5G-Edge ComputingSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Project ManagementMulti-Hybrid Cloud solutionsStakeholder Engagement+1

Consultant

Jun 2018Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Conceptualize, deploy and showcase 5G-MEC use cases to clients at Wipro 5G lab, IBM Novus Lounge & Watson Centre Munich
  • Wipro 5G-MEC Digital Report - Digital Media Agency BizClik
  • Published CIS 4 Front PoV on emerging technology trends. Weekly publications.
  • Technical Skills & Tools: Marketo, Pardot, Survey Monkey, Tririga, Avaamo AI, VMware Cloud Director, MPP, C++, MATLAB, Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL, Eclipse, Photoshop, OBS, SVN, Jira, Jenkins, Fisheye Crucible, Confluence, ShareTribe, Topgear, Lucid Suite, DPS, qTrace, Canva, Citrix, Balsamiq, Figma, NodeXL, etc.
  • Won Business hack at e-CONCLAVE 2020 MBA Workshop
  • Award of Excellence - Magic Solution Architect - Q2 FY 2019-20
  • 4 Ideas (#9, #13 and other 2 in top 100) 5G hackathon organized by Indian Mobile Congress and Department of Telecommunication (Ministry of Communications, Government of India)
  • Selected for Joint speaker session at IBM Think 2020
  • Runners up - Intrigue IKEA case study challenge for MBA i200
  • Part of Editorial Team that produced State of IT Infrastructure Report, tech trends, blogs, questionnaires, Points of View (PoV), Marketing Communication (MarCom) Brand Assets, and White Papers, fostering partnerships with leading research firms like Gartner, Forrester, Everest Group, 451 Research, and BizClick Media.
  • Developed domain-specific solutions - Retail, Healthcare, FinTech, Smart Cities, Telecom, Life Sciences etc.
5G-MEC Use CasesDigital MediaTechnical WritingDomain-specific SolutionsCloud ComputingProject Management

Paramount computer systems

Management Intern

Apr 2017Jun 2017 · 2 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

  • Business development & GTM strategy for ELK stack/SIEM in the Middle East, conducted competitor analysis & developed pricing models. Delivered sales pitches, crafted use cases, provided cybersecurity attack remediations.

Thermo fisher scientific

Associate Software Engineer I

Jul 2014Jun 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

  • Developed critical software UI for Biotechnological products/instruments, collaborating with scientists and stakeholders, and enhancing user experience and product functionality.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, improving software development efficiency and ensuring reliable and repeatable deployments.
Software UI DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesDevOps PracticesSoftware DevelopmentProject Management

Institute for development and research in banking technology

Project Trainee Internship

May 2013Jul 2013 · 2 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

  • Conducted extensive research on Near Field Communications (NFC) and short-range communication technologies, including comparative analysis and demonstration of NFC payments using Android.

Octane mobile pvt ltd

Internship

May 2012Jul 2012 · 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Enhanced functionality and resolved bugs in Android apps, including porting to new devices and developing popular games such as Tic-Tac-Toe, Magnetron, and Bamboy for Google Play Store.

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Jan 2016Jan 2018

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Electronics and Communications Engineering

Jan 2010Jan 2014

Suraj Bhan DAV Public School - India

12th CBSE Board Examination — Physics Chemistry Mathematics C++

Jan 2008Jan 2010

Suraj Bhan DAV Public School - India

10th CBSE Board Examination — Science Mathematics Social Sciences

Jan 2001Jan 2008

St. marks janak puri

Jan 1996Jan 2001

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