May 2015 – Oct 2021 · 6 yrs 5 mos · SF Bay Area

• As a visionary leader, I spearheaded the development of an advanced automation solution for a commercial and residential IoT platform, leveraging Algorithmic Adaptive Artificial Intelligence (AAI) to integrate presence, voice, and video-assisted capabilities. The concept combined 20% hardware with a robust 80% edge and cloud-based AAI solution, designed to transform the user experience.
• In my leadership role, I drove the overall vision, conceptualization, and technology architecture, while overseeing program management and providing strategic direction. I led the initiative with a hands-on approach, coordinating all aspects from inception to execution. Despite my efforts to bootstrap the company and secure funding, I was unable to achieve the necessary financial backing to bring the project to fruition. While the venture did not reach its intended goals, the time and experience gained were invaluable, and I remain deeply committed to innovation and leadership in driving transformative technological solutions.

Dec 2013 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pleasanton, CA

• As a visionary leader, I was brought on to transform and elevate managed Corporate IT Services across multiple business verticals, including Helpdesk, Communication, Security, and Corporate Applications, all supporting a global, end-to-end IT infrastructure for Data/Cloud Centers.
• Key Leadership Achievements:
• Cloud & Data Center Transformation: Led the migration and consolidation of distributed data hubs into centralized, virtualized solutions, driving operational efficiency and scalability across the organization.
• Cost Optimization & Resource Repurposing: Spearheaded the decommissioning and repurposing of cloud servers, network devices, and storage, realizing over $1M in savings in hardware and software costs. I redefined processes to streamline transitions and optimize resource utilization.
• Cloud Migration & Efficiency Gains: Led the migration of over 200 applications to a new virtual cloud environment, significantly improving business uptime and operational efficiency. This migration reduced support costs (OpEx) by over 75%, delivering exceptional value to the organization.
• Through these initiatives, I provided visionary leadership to modernize and future-proof the IT infrastructure, fostering a culture of innovation, cost-efficiency, and resilience across the enterprise.

Jul 2012 – Dec 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos · Milpitas, CA

Jan 2006 – Jan 2012 · 6 yrs · San Jose

• Recruited to design and build a global IT infrastructure aimed at eliminating business downtime and optimizing operational efficiency. Led the transition to a cutting-edge Cisco-based platform, including WebEx, Jabber, and Post-Path IT infrastructures (Network, WAN, LAN, VOIP, Call Centers) aligned with Cisco standards.
• M&A & TCO Optimization: Led the seamless integration and standardization of IT infrastructure for three major Cisco acquisitions, enhancing business continuity, supporting Cisco’s global expansion, and reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) across 12 data centers.
• Global Infrastructure Management: Managed cross-functional teams to optimize WebEx’s IT infrastructure under Cisco standards, delivering results ahead of schedule, under budget, and with minimal downtime. Managed subsequent integrations for Jabber and PostPath, including upgrades to LAN/WAN, VPNs, GRE Tunnels, security compliance, and VoIP rollout.
• Operational Optimization: Led the migration of client usage data to redundant platforms, streamlining billing and portal operations, improving user experience, and reducing billing cycle time.

Jun 2000 – Feb 2001 · 8 mos · Sunnyvale, CA

Jan 2000 – Jan 2006 · 6 yrs · Sunnyvale, CA

• Brought in to build infrastructure and manage operations for start-up Afara Web Systems, an EDA company. Promoted following acquisition by Sun Microsystems and given dual responsibility to optimize and expand infrastructure to support the development of next generation of EDA products and lead the design of company’s 1st disaster recovery framework. Managed team of 20 in maintaining, enhancing, and ensuring optimal uptime of 3 state-of-the-art data centers throughout the US.
• ▪ Spearheaded the build out of new disaster recovery structure / solution that reduced timeframe to recover critical systems and environments from 45 days to one day, reducing costs from $15.7 to $0.06 per GB/year.
• ▪ Pivotal role in integrating data centers following the acquisition by Sun Microsystems with zero disruption to operations.
• ▪ Established, directed, and oversaw the introduction of emerging technologies and best practices across highly complex data centers that enabled organization to launch the 1st multi-threaded microprocessor product.
• ▪ Drove the architectural redesign of Disaster Recovery system that delivered $1.2M yearly cost savings while improving business continuity. Established new model, introduced the concept of self-healing, and managed the development of tools and scripts that achieved almost zero human intervention.

Feb 1998 – May 2000 · 2 yrs 3 mos · New York, NY

Jun 1996 – Jan 1998 · 1 yr 7 mos · San Jose, CA