Deepak Vasudevan
Malmo
Summary
Accomplished Leader with a proven track record , specializing in Hybrid and Public Cloud , Data Center Transformation and Software Defined Data Center solutions . Expert in leading large-scale projects and teams, demonstrating exceptional program management and strategic planning skills. Achieved significant cost reductions and operational efficiencies, underscoring a strong blend of technical acumen and leadership capabilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Architect
Wipro Limited
01.2025 - Current
- Responsible for overall Data center technology landscape standards
- Plan the technology strategy with IT board and onboard new technologies
- Architecture design and project plans
- Responsible for planning and execution of big transformation projects , new onboarding and hardware Refresh
- Responsible for hiring , managing a team of senior consultants and domain architects
- Onboarding of new technologies like Rubrik , build project plan , design documents and driving the team for execution
- Driving Steer Co meetings with customer
- Prioritizing projects based on criticality, planning the workforce and executing them as per timelines
Program Manager
Wipro Limited
12.2021 - 12.2024
- End to end Data center Transformation Programs and lead Delivery team for world's leading security solution Manufacturing Company headquartered in Sweden - ASSA ABLOY
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Responsible for end to end operations of 6 global data centers - Build planning , DC discovery , build planning, procurements , DC transformation and migrations
- Lead 140 member team across all domains and 24/ 7 Operations
- Vendor management
- Responsible for cost reduction through streamlined DC operations and improving gross margin
- Consulting for new application onboarding and DC expansion
- Leading Technical Steer Co meetings with CIOs and IT directors to plan IT strategy
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
Service Delivery Manager
Wipro Limited
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Responsible for build of software defined data center ( SDDC ) and DC migration - ASSA ABLOY
- Migration planning for more than 2000 servers ( platforms like windows , linux, MSSQL ) and different methods like V2V, P2V, P2P and lift and shift .
- Migrations strategy finalization and tool finalization
- Network and security service design and implementation
- Responsible for managing 20 member migration team
- Day 2 Operations and handover to BAU Operations team
- Technical Consulting for new IT requirements and solutions within Data center
- Capacity planing and procurement for migrations
Transformation Consultant
Wipro Limited
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Responsible for transformation for DC and workplace services for one of largest Energy Company ( Maersk Oil / Total Energies )
- New global image build and WIN 10 roll out across 11 offshore locations in North Sea
- Digital workplace set up - SCCM imaging points , distribution points and printers across offshore Oil rigs in North Sea
- Lead a 18 member Danish team for day to day workplace operations of one of the largest offshore center and end to end Operations
- Responsible for maintaining SLA for critical offshore Operations Center and critical servers
IT Consultant
Wipro Limited
05.2011 - 05.2017
- Created service level agreement for IT operational functions and help desk operations.
- Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.
- Developed clear specifications for project plans using customer requirements.
- Technical Lead DC Operations team handling end user computing , network and security operations
- Leading server build operations using automated deployments within SLA
Network Trainer
Movate
09.2009 - 04.2011
- Responsible for technical support training for Home office small office Routers and modems - Netgear
- Trained 13 batches of 25 engineers each on networking concepts , router and modem configurations, hardware and process /product specific training
- Responsible for handling escalation calls and provide permanent solutions
- L3 support for long pending issues and critical incidents
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication
Al Ameen Engineering College
Palakkad , Kerala, India 08-2009
Skills
- Software Defined Data center - Private Cloud
- Public and Hybrid Cloud - AWS and Azure
- Data Center Transformation
- Micro segmentation and firewalls
- VCF , VMC on AWS
- Program Management Professional
- Certified Scrum master
- Certified Scrum product Owner
- ITIL
Accomplishments
1. Awarded the best people manager Award at Wipro global awards - 2019
2. Awarded the best Delivery Manager Award at Wipro Global Awards - 2022
3. Nordics Leader Award with interview published in Wipro News Letter
4. ASSA ABLOY Special recognition Award for DC transformation and adding business value
Certification
1. Certified Scrum Master
2. Certified Scrum Product Owner
3. Wipro Certified Program manager
Languages
Malayalam
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Full Professional
Tamil
Professional Working
Interests
1 Travelling
2 Reading
3 Martial Arts and fitness
Timeline
Senior Program Architect
Wipro Limited
01.2025 - Current
Program Manager
Wipro Limited
12.2021 - 12.2024
Service Delivery Manager
Wipro Limited
01.2020 - 11.2021
Transformation Consultant
Wipro Limited
06.2017 - 12.2019
IT Consultant
Wipro Limited
05.2011 - 05.2017
Network Trainer
Movate
09.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication
Al Ameen Engineering College
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