Anandh Sharma
Senior Solutions Architect at Hiscox USA- Claim this Profile
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Rahul Kulkarni
Result oriented, great human being, highly committed. It was great working with you Anandh.
Mitesh Jhaveri
Anand, I have known him since the days when had joined HSBC as Senior Telecom Officer. He has a very professional approach towards his assignments and does not let emotions drive it other way round. Technically very competent, especially on Cisco technologies. Meticulous with good cost astuteness. Understands the Management/Business requirements which helps him articulate the best fit technology that would have a lower TCO and provide higher ROI. From then till now his professional journey has always been exiting and he is ready to take challenges that come his way. I wish him All the Very Best.
Rahul Kulkarni
Result oriented, great human being, highly committed. It was great working with you Anandh.
Mitesh Jhaveri
Anand, I have known him since the days when had joined HSBC as Senior Telecom Officer. He has a very professional approach towards his assignments and does not let emotions drive it other way round. Technically very competent, especially on Cisco technologies. Meticulous with good cost astuteness. Understands the Management/Business requirements which helps him articulate the best fit technology that would have a lower TCO and provide higher ROI. From then till now his professional journey has always been exiting and he is ready to take challenges that come his way. I wish him All the Very Best.
Rahul Kulkarni
Result oriented, great human being, highly committed. It was great working with you Anandh.
Mitesh Jhaveri
Anand, I have known him since the days when had joined HSBC as Senior Telecom Officer. He has a very professional approach towards his assignments and does not let emotions drive it other way round. Technically very competent, especially on Cisco technologies. Meticulous with good cost astuteness. Understands the Management/Business requirements which helps him articulate the best fit technology that would have a lower TCO and provide higher ROI. From then till now his professional journey has always been exiting and he is ready to take challenges that come his way. I wish him All the Very Best.
Rahul Kulkarni
Result oriented, great human being, highly committed. It was great working with you Anandh.
Mitesh Jhaveri
Anand, I have known him since the days when had joined HSBC as Senior Telecom Officer. He has a very professional approach towards his assignments and does not let emotions drive it other way round. Technically very competent, especially on Cisco technologies. Meticulous with good cost astuteness. Understands the Management/Business requirements which helps him articulate the best fit technology that would have a lower TCO and provide higher ROI. From then till now his professional journey has always been exiting and he is ready to take challenges that come his way. I wish him All the Very Best.
Credentials
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TOGAF v9 Foundation
Open GroupMar, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
ITIL v3 Foundation
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CCNA CCDA CCNP
CiscoJan, 2000- Nov, 2024 -
MCSE
MicrosoftJan, 1999- Nov, 2024 -
CNE
NovellJan, 1997- Nov, 2024 -
IBM PSS - Professional Server Specialist
IBMJan, 1997- Nov, 2024 -
Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
MicrosoftSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
Amazon Web ServicesAug, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Hiscox USA
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United States
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Insurance
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Solutions Architect
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Jul 2019 - Present
During this period, I have outstanding contributions in implementing strategic reforms, acted as a champion of change for introducing best practices in technology, digital transformation and successfully handled large scale migrations. Efficiently designed and implemented online platform migration from on-prem to cloud. Ensured system resiliency, minimal outages and ensured smooth or seamless functioning of the overall platform. As a Champion of Change, successfully championed several initiatives and played a key role in driving technical excellence. Provided technical consulting and efficiently drove the performance testing involving the development of new platforms. Played a key role in enhancing the solutions on Cloud, rectified the technical loopholes and delivered solutions seamlessly cost-efficiently. Show less
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Capgemini
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France
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Director
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Jul 2015 - Jun 2019
Jul’15 to Dec’16 - As Regional Practice Manager, I was instrumental in setting up Cloud Infrastructure Practice for US East Region. Delivered revenue growth impressively immediately upon assuming the new role. Acquired and on-boarded clients from the retail (apparel), financial services and legal industry domains; transitioned managed services models, managing technical projects, and assessed client IT infra environment. Jan’17 to Jan’18 - Deputed to Hiscox for Business Transformation Program. I was accountable for the business growth of the accounts, meeting client service expectations, technology/process improvements, stakeholder, and team management. I commenced the consulting engagement with initial scope of IT assessment of as-is architecture; engagement grew to lead Architecture for a USD 100 M business transformation program based on individual exemplary performance. I delivered exceptional performance and contributed to record revenue growth and improved productivity through headcount acquisition as Account Lead. Feb’18 to Jun’19 - As the Product Owner –Deputed at Hiscox, I led a team of Developers and SDETs for managing the Middleware development; enhanced the existing services and integrated with the new platform. Show less
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Associate Director
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Oct 2008 - Jun 2015
Oct’08 to May’12 - As the Group Infrastructure Operations Director, I managed the end-to-end responsibility of leading, managing, and scaling up the Group’s IT infrastructure, service delivery, and operations encompassing 3 Data Centres in Europe. During this period, I have been stellar in setting up a robust infrastructure by leading strategic initiatives, implemented budgetary control, and contributed to cost reduction. Enhanced operational efficiencies and demonstrated technical excellence by being involved in successful migrations, led business transformation, and have been responsible for setting up the cloud services. Jun’12 to Jun’15 - Later transitioned to a new BU as an Associate Director – Infrastructure Services was on-boarded as the first Service Delivery Lead for a multi-million Euro project providing infrastructure management (RIM) & application support to French O&G giant on global IT platform. Played a key role in growing business profitability, driving service improvement, and built & led large cross-functional teams and contributed to improved resource productivity. Show less
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Argent Financial Group International LLP
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Investment Management
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Director IT
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Apr 2006 - Sep 2008
I was instrumental in setting up the green field project’s IT infrastructure and management of the UK office operations. Setting up the green field project in Dubai required developing vendors, cost negotiations, administrative support, capability development and more. Provided IT service delivery to Dubai, UK & US businesses with differing statutory needs and IT infrastructure support to the UK office, ensuring compliance with the local regulator (DFSA). I was instrumental in setting up the green field project’s IT infrastructure and management of the UK office operations. Setting up the green field project in Dubai required developing vendors, cost negotiations, administrative support, capability development and more. Provided IT service delivery to Dubai, UK & US businesses with differing statutory needs and IT infrastructure support to the UK office, ensuring compliance with the local regulator (DFSA).
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Raju Panjwani
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head IT
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Aug 2005 - Mar 2006
Set up the entire IT infrastructure for KPO business as part of the green field project. Engaged in IT infrastructure planning, designing, budgeting, development and execution. Ensured infrastructure is in line with business requirements. Set up the entire IT infrastructure for KPO business as part of the green field project. Engaged in IT infrastructure planning, designing, budgeting, development and execution. Ensured infrastructure is in line with business requirements.
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Capgemini
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France
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Network Manager
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Oct 2002 - Aug 2005
I was the first-ever Network Engineer in the company, given the responsibility of setting up and scaling up the networks for new facilities. Evaluated technology and apps to provide state-of-the-art real time information systems, Defined the networks strategic and operational frameworks, ensured all projects are delivered within targeted timelines & budgets, and rolled-out tools for infrastructure management and ensued optimal network availability and connectivity. I was the first-ever Network Engineer in the company, given the responsibility of setting up and scaling up the networks for new facilities. Evaluated technology and apps to provide state-of-the-art real time information systems, Defined the networks strategic and operational frameworks, ensured all projects are delivered within targeted timelines & budgets, and rolled-out tools for infrastructure management and ensued optimal network availability and connectivity.
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HSBC
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Telecommunication Officer
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Jun 2001 - Sep 2002
Planned and deployed the Data Communications Systems for the bank in India in coordination with the telecom team based in Hong Kong. Analyzed business requirements and appropriately designed and upgraded the network from time to time. Planned and deployed the Data Communications Systems for the bank in India in coordination with the telecom team based in Hong Kong. Analyzed business requirements and appropriately designed and upgraded the network from time to time.
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AG Unisys
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Dubai
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Network Engineer
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Apr 2000 - Jan 2001
I was responsible for providing technical support and facilitating pricing during the pre-sales in coordination with the marketing teams. Other aspects of the role included providing after-sales technical support, deployment and commissioning of Cisco products such as high-end switches and routers at client premises. I was responsible for providing technical support and facilitating pricing during the pre-sales in coordination with the marketing teams. Other aspects of the role included providing after-sales technical support, deployment and commissioning of Cisco products such as high-end switches and routers at client premises.
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IMR Global
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Mumbai Area, India
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Network Engineer
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Oct 1997 - Mar 2000
As an Network Engineer, selected the hardware, software, networking equipment, peripherals and AMC specifications in collaboration with counterpart from US parent company. Implemented the organization’s global security policy and developed an appropriate local security strategy and the disaster recovery plan. Provided technology support to software development team, evaluated new technologies and recommended on same for adoption. As an Network Engineer, selected the hardware, software, networking equipment, peripherals and AMC specifications in collaboration with counterpart from US parent company. Implemented the organization’s global security policy and developed an appropriate local security strategy and the disaster recovery plan. Provided technology support to software development team, evaluated new technologies and recommended on same for adoption.
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Ontrack Solutions Pvt Ltd
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Customer Support Engineer
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Jan 1995 - Sep 1997
This was the start of my career and I was involved in pre-sales of IBM products and Novell software. Role included providing after-sales support, client consultation on maintenance and upgrade requirements, back-up support for team of Field Engineers and managing the hot spare equipment for breakdowns and immediate requirements. This was the start of my career and I was involved in pre-sales of IBM products and Novell software. Role included providing after-sales support, client consultation on maintenance and upgrade requirements, back-up support for team of Field Engineers and managing the hot spare equipment for breakdowns and immediate requirements.
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Education
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2004 - 2006
Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education
MBA, Information Technology -
1991 - 1994
Bharati Vidyapeeth
Engineering, Industrial Electronics
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