Ashish Jha

Product Manager

Pune, Maharashtra, India12 yrs 7 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led high-impact infrastructure transformation programs.
Expert in enterprise network strategy and delivery ownership.
Proven track record in mentoring diverse teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Network Infrastructure Leader with expertise in enterprise technology solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Network DesignProject ManagementNetwork ManagementProject CoordinationNetwork Infrastructure ManagementNetwork ArchitectureChange ManagementNetwork AdministrationTeam LeadershipTechnical Support

Other Skills

Migration ProjectsSwitchingCisco RoutersData Center ManagementFortinetEnterprise Risk ManagementCisco ISENetwork Operations Center (NOC)Cross-functional CoordinationBudget TrackingBudgeting & ForecastingIncident ResponseRisk AssessmentIP VPNLocal Area Network (LAN)

About

🔹 Strategic Technology & People Leader | Driving Global Network Programs & High-Impact Teams With over 11 years in the networking and consulting space, I specialize in leading large-scale infrastructure transformation programs, mentoring diverse teams, and solving complex technology challenges. I’ve worked across global enterprises like Cisco, Western Union, and Vodafone — blending deep technical expertise with stakeholder management and operational leadership. Currently at Cisco, I lead customer success initiatives, deliver SD-WAN & Catalyst Center-based solutions, and help enterprise clients modernize their infrastructure. My leadership style is built on empathy, precision, and a clear focus on delivering results. I’m now exploring senior leadership roles that combine: ✔ People Leadership & Team Building ✔ Enterprise Network Strategy ✔ Program & Delivery Ownership ✔ Travel & Global Customer Engagement 🛫 I thrive when I’m on the move — collaborating with regional teams, visiting client sites, or helping organizations navigate critical tech transitions across borders. Let’s connect if you’re seeking a leader who can bridge business vision with tech execution — and bring teams along the journey.

Experience

12 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs

Current Experience

Cisco systems (india) private limited, bangalore

2 roles

Senior Consulting Engineer

Promoted

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Pune District, Maharashtra, India

In my current role at Cisco, I guide cross-functional teams in developing strategic plans and architectures that drive customer growth while addressing recurring technical challenges. I provide expert advisory on product utilization and service optimization, enhancing client satisfaction. My responsibilities include authoring comprehensive technical reports and schematics, orchestrating network orders, and conducting in-depth analyses to improve system reliability and optimize network performance. I ensure regulatory compliance by completing network security documentation and executing data security protocols to prevent data loss. My role also involves facilitating collaboration across departments and developing optimized technical designs to address operational challenges.
Achievements: I have successfully delivered projects within scope, timeline, and budget, demonstrating resilience in overcoming roadblocks during implementation. My strategic leadership has led to high-impact initiatives, and I have compiled data-driven reports to present concepts and research findings to key stakeholders, showcasing my analytical and critical thinking skills.

Migration ProjectsNetwork DesignProject Management

Consulting Engineer

Jun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs · Pune District, Maharashtra, India

Generated technical reports for customers.
Fulfilled network orders by planning, budgeting, and coordinating projects.
Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization.
Conducted analyses addressing failure, reliability, or yield improvement.
Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors, or other departments.
Advised customers on use of products or services.
Collaborated with other team members and created detailed schematics, drawings, and plans for projects with help of programs such as Visio and Mind Map.
Observed team member adherence to budgets, standards, and regulations.
Completed regulatory documents concerning network security issues.
Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of network devices and datacenters.
Conferred with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Finished projects on time and within budget.
Handled complicated and stagnant problems and issues during project implementation.
Formulated plans using detailed drawings.
Determined design criteria or specifications.
Compiled documents and reports to present concepts, research, and data analysis to clients.
Expertly assessed designs and plans for technical feasibility, code issues and other concerns.
Optimized project development and roll-out through in-depth technical research and analysis of risk-reward scenarios.
Prepared estimates and budgets.

SwitchingCisco RoutersNetwork ManagementProject Coordination

Upstox

Network Specialist

Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 · 11 mos · Pune District, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

As a Network Specialist at Upstox, I led interactions with external agencies, evaluating new solutions through POCs. I was responsible for planning, designing, and managing network infrastructure projects and data centers, ensuring timely execution. My role included capacity planning for data centers, managing network changes, and conducting quarterly Business Continuity Planning (BCP) tests. I optimized budgeting processes and collaborated with finance teams to oversee ISP link billing and vendor negotiations.
Achievements: My efforts in managing network infrastructure projects resulted in minimal disruptions and seamless operational transitions, reinforcing the organization's operational resilience.
Interacting with external agencies including consultants, service providers, hardware & software vendors and evaluating technologies like POC of various products
Administering activities related to planning, Designing, troubleshooting scheduling & management of network projects & Datacenter; ensuring completion of networking assignments within time and budgetary parameter
Capacity planning for Data Center, rack, Power, Cabling
Planned and unplanned changes to supported network/infrastructure, and update to Management in accordance
Quarterly Conducting BCP test for all DC's
Managing CapEx & OpEx along with inventories
Working with Finance team for the Billing and maintenance of the ISP links.

Data Center ManagementFortinetNetwork Infrastructure ManagementProject Management

Western union

2 roles

Associate - Technology Operations Network

Oct 2017 – Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 8 mos

In my role as a Network Architect, I led network architecture and change management, overseeing infrastructure modifications while ensuring seamless updates to management. I configured and optimized advanced routing protocols to enhance network performance and conducted Root Cause Analysis for network failures. My responsibilities included developing and enforcing security policies, planning and deploying networks, and managing office and data center infrastructure. I successfully implemented centralized network monitoring and designed upgraded network infrastructure for multiple data centers.
Achievements: I played a key role in the successful migration of over 144 devices to Cisco ISE for enhanced security and access management, significantly improving the organization's security posture.

Enterprise Risk ManagementCisco ISENetwork ArchitectureChange Management

Network Architect

Oct 2017 – Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Led network architecture and change management, overseeing planned and unplanned infrastructure modifications while ensuring seamless updates to management. Configured and optimized advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) to enhance network performance and reliability. Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for network failures and outages, implementing remediation strategies to prevent recurrence. Addressed network performance challenges, including slow response times and packet loss, ensuring optimal efficiency. Developed and enforced security policies, implementing user authentication measures and access control protocols. Planned and deployed networks from scratch, managing office and data center infrastructure across multiple locations.

Network ArchitectureChange Management

Vodafone

Assistant Manager

Oct 2013 – Oct 2017 · 4 yrs · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area · On-site

As an Assistant Manager and Network Engineer at Vodafone, I configured and monitored international backbone routers and managed LAN & WAN administration. I led network performance monitoring, implemented backup strategies, and troubleshot connectivity issues. My role involved promoting to Associate Manager, where I led a 24/7 network operations team and managed escalations.
Achievements: My leadership in network operations contributed to minimal downtime and optimal performance, ensuring the reliability of critical network services.
Worked towards the configuration of International Backbone Routers; monitoring and troubleshooting backbone network alarms (Netcool)
Monitoring network performance including maintenance, upgrades, and back-up/recovery responsibilities including software (operating systems, applications, and data) and hardware (process control domain equipment and network equipment (e.g
Switch, router, and firewall)
Designing backup strategy, ensuring scheduled / unscheduled backups as per the backup plan; steering user management/ server maintainers/ web server/ mail server and so on
Managing the overall administration of LAN & WAN system including design of network layouts, configuration and maintenance of web / servers, databases, network services and peripherals including routers/switches
Configuring, migrating and coordinating changes for replacements of Checkpoint devices and Networking Cisco Devices
Maintaining network and systems by managing product and capability roadmaps, establishing maintenance procedures, and working with systems administrators and other engineers to perform regular network maintenance
Troubleshooting LAN connectivity issues, software and hardware; tracking problem, remediation scheduling and coordination; assisting in the design & implementation of the network and troubleshooting
Promoted to Associate Manager role, responsible for handling and managing the 24

Network Operations Center (NOC)Cross-functional CoordinationNetwork AdministrationTeam Leadership

Vodafone, vispl

Assistant Network Engineer

Oct 2013 – Oct 2017 · 4 yrs

Configured and monitored International Backbone Routers, troubleshooting network alarms using Netcool. Managed LAN & WAN administration, including network design, server maintenance, and backup strategy implementation. Installed and configured servers, applications, firewalls, and network security measures to safeguard against cyber threats. Led network performance monitoring, overseeing maintenance, upgrades, and disaster recovery planning.

Network AdministrationTechnical Support