Harish Grama

CEO

New York, New York, United States18 yrs 7 mos experience

Key Highlights

Led global cloud strategy at Kyndryl.
Executed JPMorgan's Hybrid Cloud Program.
Transformed IBM's cloud offerings and development.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Computing and IT Strategy expert in the Fintech and SaaS industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud ComputingIt StrategySoftware Development

Other Skills

Enterprise ArchitectureService-Oriented Architecture (SOA)Software Project ManagementEnterprise SoftwareRequirements AnalysisIntegrationSaaSSolution ArchitectureSDLCSOABusiness IntelligenceAgile MethodologiesProfessional ServicesPre-salesArchitectures

About

We’re in a critical juncture where enterprises across all industries are in phase 2 of figuring out cloud. Currently, I have the privilege of leading the Global Cloud Practice at Kyndryl, where we help our customers embark on their end-to-end cloud journeys and provide IT modernization and management services iteratively - from front end advice through to migration and modernization, day 2 operations and ongoing optimizations. Alongside the expertise of my Kyndryl colleagues, we're collaborating with our customers and partners to provide IT modernization solutions for the modern digital age.

Experience

18 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Kyndryl

Global Cloud Practice Leader & SVP, Kyndryl

Sep 2021 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Cloud ComputingIT StrategyEnterprise Architecture

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7 roles

General Manager, IBM Public Cloud

Oct 2018 – Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos · New York, New York

VP, Development, IBM Cloud

Jan 2016 – Aug 2016 · 7 mos

Leading all of Software Development in IBM’s new Cloud Unit. This is the convergence of the Cloud Unit formed in 2015, comprising of Cloud native software and Cloud Managed Services, and the Middleware unit comprising of WebSphere, Tivoli and Rational.
Transformation of 1000's of developers, and managing a budget of 100's of millions USD to build out IBM’s Hybrid Cloud strategy including SoftLayer, Bluemix, Cloud Managed Services, and OpenStack in public, dedicated and local deployment models. Transformation of IBM’s Middleware portfolio to Micro-services, and as a Service (aaS) capabilities on IBM Cloud.
Responsible for forming the team that is the first response contact for IBM Cloud, and building and maintaining Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) operations for IBM’s Cloud.
Work closely with Product Management, Sales and Marketing to define IBM’s Hybrid Cloud strategy and offerings, messaging and branding, and defining sales plays and creating technical collateral for Sales enablement.

Cloud ComputingSoftware DevelopmentService-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Vice President, IBM Middleware Products

Jan 2015 – Dec 2015 · 11 mos

Vice President of IBM Middleware Products. Since January 2015, I lead design, product management and development across the middleware pillars of Application Platform including WebSphere Foundation, Rational SDLC and Pure Systems, Tivoli IT Service Management, Integration, Smarter Process and Digital Experience. I am driving the evolution of IBM's middleware portfolio by creating new business models built on API’s, cloud platforms, hybrid integrations and digital marketing by leveraging a global design, development and product management team spanning 25+ locations and several thousand contributors.

Vice President, WebSphere Development and Product Management

Jan 2013 – Dec 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos

Leading and managing IBM's multi billion dollar WebSphere portfolio. Transforming the portfolio into Cloud and Mobile First

Vice President, Development, Product Management, and Customer Support, Rational Software

Apr 2010 – Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Leading and Managing Development, Product Management, and Customer Support for IBM's billion + Rational Software. Transforming Rational's portfolio into a comprehensive Collaborative Lifecycle Management solution for both IT and Systems Engineering

Vice President, InfoSphere Development

Sep 2007 – Mar 2010 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Leading and managing development for IBM's InfoSphere Portfolio of products. Built the InfoSphere brand capabilities including ETL, Master Data Management, Change Data Capture and Information Federation

Vice President, India Software Labs

Nov 2004 – Aug 2007 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Leading and managing IBM's India Software labs for all software and hardware development

Jpmorgan chase & co.

Managing Director, CIO Cloud Services

Aug 2016 – Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Greater New York City Area

Managing Director and CIO, Cloud Services
Set the strategy and led the execution of JPMorgan Chase's Hybrid Cloud Program, both Private and Public Cloud.