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Saurabh Kishore

Business Development Executive

Gurgaon, Haryana, India18 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 18 years in technology and telecommunications.
  • Expert in strategic partnerships and business growth.
  • Proven track record in network security and infrastructure.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in Telecommunications and Technology with a focus on Network Security and Strategic Partnerships.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic PartnershipsBusiness GrowthNetwork InfrastructureData Center ArchitectureData Center ManagementNetwork SecuritySecurity InfrastructureThreat MonitoringNetwork SupportCustomer ServiceTechnical SupportQuality Auditing

Other Skills

NegotiationCross-functional CollaborationCollaborationVxlanRoutingLinuxFirewall ImplementationAccess ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsFirewallsNetworkingSecurityInformation SecurityVPN

About

As a seasoned professional with over 18 years of experience in the technology and telecommunications industries, I have cultivated a distinctive blend of strategic acumen, technical expertise, and collaborative leadership skills. My career has been defined by a relentless pursuit of growth, innovation, and customer-centricity. In my current role as Strategic Partnerships Manager at Meta, I have been working towards forging and nurturing strategic alliances with India's leading telcos, aimed at driving mutually beneficial partnerships that propel business growth for both Meta and our partners, elevate customer experiences, and advance initiatives across Meta's family of apps and advertising solutions. Throughout my journey, I have been guided by an unwavering commitment to excellence, a passion for continuous learning, and a drive to build high-performing teams that deliver exceptional results. My approach is characterized by a profound understanding of the networks and telco industry, a keen sense of market trends, and the ability to think strategically, communicate effectively, and foster strong relationships with stakeholders across the ecosystem. Professional Certifications: • Meta Certified Digital Marketing Assoc. • Cisco CCIE Security (#29495) • CCNP-Security | CCNA-Security | CCNA • Juniper INCIA (SRX/JUNOS) • Palo Alto ACE | Fortinet NSE-1 • ITIL v3 Foundation | PCI-DSS Certified

Experience

18 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
8 yrs 11 mos
Current Experience

Meta

Strategic Partner Manager

Jun 2017Present · 8 yrs 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Developed strategic partnerships with leading telcos in India to drive business growth and revenue for Meta.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and pursue new partnership opportunities aligned with Meta's goals.
  • Negotiated and closed complex deals that drove significant impact and growth for Meta.
Strategic PartnershipsBusiness GrowthNegotiationCross-functional Collaboration

Snapdeal

Senior Engineering Manager

Jul 2015Jun 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Led the design and implementation of a comprehensive network infrastructure for a new campus, supporting 4500 employees.
  • Developed a scalable UCS-Central and Leaf & Spine data center architecture with MpBGP, Anycast Routing, and Vxlan.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver India's largest 100G Vxlan-based networks and server setups for OpenStack.
Network InfrastructureData Center ArchitectureCollaborationVxlanRouting

Guavus

Lead System Administrator

Jan 2014Jul 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • Managed a large-scale data center with 1000 physical servers and a collapsed core network architecture, ensuring high availability and security.
  • Led security and network infrastructure projects for customers, enhancing internal network infrastructure.
  • Implemented Linux-based firewalls and bandwidth control for network security and efficiency.
Data Center ManagementNetwork SecurityLinuxFirewall Implementation

Adobe

Senior Information Security Engineer

Jul 2012Jan 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

  • Managed and administered Adobe's security infrastructure, including firewalls and access management systems.
  • Proactively monitored and implemented measures to prevent emerging threats to Adobe's network.
  • Collaborated with teams to improve processes and participated in weekly meetings to discuss new threats.
Security InfrastructureAccess ManagementThreat Monitoring

Aricent

Network Security Specialist (CCIE-Security-29495)

Aug 2008Jun 2012 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Gurgaon

  • Provided expert support for complex network issues and migrations as a member of the Cisco TAC, Security Team.
  • Collaborated with other technology teams to resolve complex network issues and perform root cause analysis.
  • Proactively monitored and resolved customer service requests, identifying new defects in software releases.
Network SupportRoot Cause AnalysisCustomer Service

Wipro bpo

Tech Support Executive/Quality Auditor

Jun 2007Aug 2008 · 1 yr 2 mos · Greater Delhi Area

  • Provided technical support for Dell laptops and portables.
  • Promoted to Quality Auditor within 6 months due to exceptional performance and interpersonal skills.
Technical SupportQuality AuditingInterpersonal Skills

Education

Seth. Jai Prakash Mukand Lal Institute of Engg. & Technology, Yamunanagar

July 2007 Bachelor of Engineering — Instrumentation & Control

Jan 2003Jan 2007

D.A.V Public School

Higher Secondary

Jan 2001Jan 2003

Rotary Public School

Matriculation

Jan 1989Jan 2001

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