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Ankit Sharma

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India16 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Achieved 90% customer satisfaction scores consistently.
  • Pioneered AI-driven automation initiatives at Cisco.
  • Led cross-functional programs generating 25% revenue uplift.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused technology leader with expertise in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud Infrastructure ManagementAi & Process Automation LeadershipGlobal Service Delivery ManagementCybersecurity & Network SecurityOperational Excellence & Process ImprovementCustomer Experience Optimization (cx)Business DevelopmentCustomer SupportIncident ManagementNetwork SecurityImplementation And DesignCustomer IntimacyGlobal Initiatives

Other Skills

Google CloudCompute EngineAI-led automationcustomer experienceAI-driven automationGlobal Data Center Technical Support Servicesresource planningcapacity optimizationoperational efficiencycross-functional collaborationoperational resilienceFirewall managementCloud Content SecurityNew Hire Onboarding Botrevenue growth

About

Hello! I am Ankit Sharma, a Global Technology & Strategy Leader with over 15 years of experience in driving innovation and operational excellence in the fields of cybersecurity and network services. Currently, I serve as the Strategy & Planning Manager at Cisco Systems, where I lead AI-driven automation initiatives that have significantly optimized our global technical support operations. My passion lies in translating emerging technologies into actionable strategies that enhance customer experience and organizational agility. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered exceptional results, achieving over 90% customer satisfaction scores and pioneering automation solutions that have transformed service delivery. I hold certifications in CISSP and CCIE Security, which reflect my commitment to maintaining the highest standards in cybersecurity. My expertise spans global service delivery management, digital transformation, and process improvement, making me a strategic thought leader in the industry. Key Achievements: - Transformed Global Technical Support through AI-driven automation, achieving 15% full case automation and setting a benchmark for operational efficiency. - Pioneered the New Hire Onboarding Bot, saving over 30 person-hours per engineer and significantly shortening ramp-up times for global teams. - Led initiatives that drove automation adoption from 38% to 67%, embedding a culture of continuous innovation within the organization. - Orchestrated cross-functional programs that generated a 25% revenue uplift in key enterprise accounts.

Experience

16 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
3 mos
Current Experience

Google

Technical Solutions Engineering Manager, Google Cloud

Mar 2026Present · 3 mos · Hybrid

  • 'To simplify and optimize Google Cloud’s Compute Engine solutions so teams can operate efficiently and deliver an exceptional customer experience.'
  • The role focuses on leading technical support and solutions engineering teams that help enterprise customers successfully adopt and operate Google Cloud Compute Infrastructure technologies. The objective is to enable reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions while collaborating closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to address complex technical challenges.
  • The position also emphasizes driving AI-led automation and data-driven improvements to enhance operational efficiency, accelerate issue resolution, and strengthen the overall customer support experience across Google Cloud platforms.
Google CloudCompute EngineAI-led automationcustomer experienceCloud Infrastructure ManagementAI & Process Automation Leadership

Cisco

3 roles

Strategy & Planning Manager, Customer Delivery

Nov 2022Mar 2026 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • In my previous role, I directed the strategy and planning for Cisco’s Global Data Center Technical Support Services. The focus was on aligning operational delivery with business priorities while championing AI-driven automation initiatives that achieved 15% full automation of support cases. The role centered on translating emerging technologies into actionable strategies that strengthened the organization’s competitive edge in technical support, while also overseeing resource planning and capacity optimization.
  • Achievements: Spearheaded cross-functional innovation programs that enabled sustainable operational resilience and strengthened global service delivery. These initiatives helped reduce operational costs while improving overall service reliability and sustaining a customer satisfaction score of over 90%.
AI-driven automationGlobal Data Center Technical Support Servicesresource planningcapacity optimizationGlobal Service Delivery ManagementCybersecurity & Network Security

Leader, Customer Delivery

Promoted

Jun 2019Nov 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • As the Leader of Customer Delivery, I managed global incident management for Firewall and
  • Cloud Content Security portfolios. I designed and implemented the New Hire Onboarding Bot, which saved
  • over 30 man-hours per engineer and accelerated team readiness. My role involved driving strategic cross-
  • functional initiatives that contributed to a 25% revenue growth through premium support upsells.
  • Achievements: I successfully maintained a customer satisfaction score of over 90% while mentoring teams to
  • foster a culture of operational excellence. My data-driven insights helped preempt operational challenges,
  • ensuring seamless service delivery across multiple geographies.
Firewall managementCloud Content SecurityNew Hire Onboarding Botrevenue growthGlobal Service Delivery ManagementCustomer Experience Optimization (CX)

Technical Consulting Engineer, Customer Delivery

Jul 2018Jun 2019 · 11 mos

  • Jun 2019
  • Description: In this role, I managed high-priority escalations, improving first-contact resolution rates by 30%
  • and elevating customer satisfaction by 12%. I led mentorship programs that accelerated the technical
  • proficiency of new engineers and authored knowledge base content that decreased troubleshooting time by
  • 35%.
  • Achievements: My efforts in enhancing automation workflows improved case resolution efficiency,
  • contributing to a more productive and effective technical support team.
high-priority escalationsfirst-contact resolutionmentorship programsCustomer SupportIncident Management

Ibm india private limited

Sr. Network Services Specialist

Dec 2016Jul 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos · Delhi

  • Led the Data Center deployment project, incorporating cutting-edge WAN and Network Security solutions; achieved a 30% reduction in downtime and improved overall data transmission efficiency by 20%.
Data Center deploymentWAN solutionsNetwork SecurityImplementation and design

Bt - global services

Specialist Security System

Dec 2015Dec 2016 · 1 yr · Gurgaon, India

  • Troubleshot the Juniper Netscreen firewall as an SME for Unilever, attaining the Customer Satisfaction score of 90%.
Juniper Netscreen firewallCustomer SatisfactionNetwork SecurityCustomer Support

Css corp

Juniper TAC Engineer

Jun 2015Nov 2015 · 5 mos

  • Managed the comprehensive functionality of Netscreen firewall systems for a global customers, maintaining an average Customer Satisfaction score of 85%.
Netscreen firewall systemsCustomer SatisfactionNetwork SecurityCustomer Support

Orange business services

Specialist security

Sep 2014May 2015 · 8 mos

  • Executed comprehensive Level 2 support for global clientele in Data and Network Security, improving customer satisfaction scores by 25% and resolving 90% of issues on first contact.
Level 2 supportData and Network SecurityCustomer SupportIncident Management

Codec networks

Network Security Analyst

Nov 2013Sep 2014 · 10 mos

  • Specialized in Pre-sales and Security Solutions for SMBs.
  • Developed and led intensive CCNA and CCNP training workshops, equipping over 150 individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve a 92% certification pass rate.
Pre-salesSecurity SolutionsNetwork SecurityCustomer Support

Tikona digital networks pvt. ltd.

Network Engineer

Jul 2012Oct 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Orchestrated detailed post-implementation evaluations, swiftly addressing and correcting 90% of reported issues, leading to a 25% improvement in user experience and a 30% reduction in technical support calls.
post-implementation evaluationsuser experienceCustomer SupportIncident Management

Networkers home

Network Engineer

Jan 2010Jun 2012 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, India · Remote

  • Facilitated in-depth training sessions for 50+ engineers, resulting in a 90% success rate for CCNA and CCNP certification exams within 6 months.
  • Implemented Security Solutions for small businesses.
training sessionsSecurity SolutionsCustomer IntimacyGlobal Initiatives

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

Strategic Management

Jun 2022Jun 2023

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Master of Technology (M.Tech.) — Software Systems

Jan 2016Jan 2018

Maharshi Dayanand University

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Instrumentation Technology/Technician

Jan 2005Jan 2009

Modern Public School

Jan 2002Jan 2004

Manav Sthali School

Jan 1990Jan 2002

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