Ankit Sharma — CEO
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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused technology leader with expertise in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 16 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Cloud Infrastructure Management
- Ai & Process Automation Leadership
- Global Service Delivery Management
- Cybersecurity & Network Security
- Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
- Customer Experience Optimization (cx)
- Business Development
- Customer Support
- Incident Management
- Network Security
- Implementation And Design
- Customer Intimacy
- Global Initiatives
Career Highlights
- Achieved 90% customer satisfaction scores consistently.
- Pioneered AI-driven automation initiatives at Cisco.
- Led cross-functional programs generating 25% revenue uplift.
Work Experience
Technical Solutions Engineering Manager, Google Cloud (3 mos)
Cisco
Strategy & Planning Manager, Customer Delivery (3 yrs 4 mos)
Leader, Customer Delivery (3 yrs 5 mos)
Technical Consulting Engineer, Customer Delivery (11 mos)
IBM India Private Limited
Sr. Network Services Specialist (1 yr 7 mos)
BT - Global Services
Specialist Security System (1 yr)
CSS Corp
Juniper TAC Engineer (5 mos)
Orange Business Services
Specialist security (8 mos)
Codec Networks
Network Security Analyst (10 mos)
Tikona Digital Networks Pvt. Ltd.
Network Engineer (1 yr 3 mos)
NETWORKERS HOME
Network Engineer (2 yrs 5 mos)
Education
Strategic Management at Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at Maharshi Dayanand University
at Modern Public School
at Manav Sthali School