Vlad Agres

VP of Engineering

Philadelphia, PA, United States18 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led cloud business growth at EPAM Systems.
Advised CxO stakeholders on cloud transformation.
Drove digital transformation for Fortune 1000 clients.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Computing and Business Development expert with a focus on enterprise solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentCloud

Other Skills

Strategic PartnershipsBusiness StrategySales ProcessesLeadershipIT ManagementAccount ManagementProject ManagementInformation TechnologyIT Service ManagementSolution SellingIT OperationsBusiness Process ImprovementRelationship ManagementCustomer ServiceTeam Leadership

About

Navigating the cloud landscape with a strategic vision, I lead EPAM Systems' Cloud Business in the Americas, fostering significant growth and fostering partnerships with major cloud providers and ISVs. Our collaborations have enabled transformative cloud solutions tailored to our clients' most complex challenges. In the role of Head of Cloud Engagement, I serve as a trusted advisor to CxO and SVP-level stakeholders, aligning cloud transformation initiatives with business objectives. My experience with cross-functional teams has been pivotal in driving sales processes and delivering successful outcomes for our clients and partners.

Experience

18 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs

Average Tenure

5 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

Epam systems

5 roles

VP, Cloud Business | Head of Cloud Engagement and Consulting, Americas

Promoted

Sep 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Greater Philadelphia

Strategic PartnershipsBusiness StrategySales ProcessesLeadershipBusiness DevelopmentIT Management+22

Head of Cloud Engagement, Americas

May 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos · Greater Philadelphia

As a Head of Cloud Engagement, I am responsible for developing and growing EPAM's Cloud Business in North America.

Business StrategySales ProcessesStrategic PartnershipsStrategyLeadershipBusiness Development+1

Senior Director, Strategic Accounts

Promoted

Nov 2020 – Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Greater Philadelphia

Consult CxO and SVP level stakeholders and serve as a strategic advisor for cloud transformation engagements.
Partner with AWS, Microsoft, GCP, Salesforce, Snowflake, UIpath, and other cloud providers and ISVs to build joint transformational offerings and ensure customer success.
Drive sales process and manage distributed cross-functional sales and Professional Services delivery team.
Partner with PE, VC, and other investment institutions to drive modernization within their portfolio.

Business StrategySales ProcessesStrategic PartnershipsStrategyLeadershipBusiness Development+1

Director of Account Management

Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 · 11 mos

Managed all aspects of business with a number of clients in Media, Publishing, and Education. Drove digital transformation and helped clients benefit from innovations ensuring EPAM provides best-of-breed service. Led a team of six and held responsibility for $25M PnL.
Focusing on complex advanced technology programs that trigger innovation and evolution of product development. Developing best practices and consulting clients about Cloud migrations, DevOps culture, and Engineering Excellence.

Business Development

Senior Account Manager

Aug 2015 – Dec 2019 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Business Development

Microsoft

Senior Technology Strategist

Dec 2019 – Nov 2020 · 11 mos · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Partnered with and advised Fortune 1000 clients in discrete manufacturing, retail, and ISV industries. Orchestrated a virtual technical sales team. Drove digital transformation and Cloud migration roadmap for clients showcasing Microsoft’s value proposition. Enabled partners to identify the best solution for our mutual clients.

Strategic PartnershipsBusiness Development

Microsoft

Account Executive

Feb 2013 – Apr 2015 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Managed relationships with large FSI clients in Eastern and Central Europe. Established executive-level relationships, with balanced connections within IT and Lines of Business. Managed sales process orchestrating Solution Selling Professionals Team, Microsoft Consulting Services, and MSFT Partners. Account planning and strategy. Telling new Microsoft story and evangelization.

Business Development