AnandKumar Sampath

• Successfully led multiple IT Security projects for the global customer base, covering IT strategy, application modernization and hybrid cloud security.
• Working with business closely, provide strategic consulting in the area of DevSecOps.
• Leading a team of cybersecurity architects.
• Evaluated vendors and performed Proof of concepts. Engaged in product selection, design and deployment planning.
• Managed security solution implementation to secure assets in public cloud, such as AWS and GCP.
• Conducted design and architecture reviews for hybrid cloud solutions.
• Collaborated with data scientists and business analysts to help adopt Security specific AI/ML services
• Formulated plans and recommended strategies for meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives.
• Implemented shift-right application security using SAST, DAST, SCA approaches.
• Consult and educate businesses on implementing and maintaining cost effective security solution
• Present Business review meeting to VP, Directors, etc

• Spearhead team goals and individual objectives

• Carry out quarterly program planning and reviews

• As a Staff Technical Program Manager, successfully led the enterprise rollout of applications on Azure and spearheaded the adoption of new service
• Drove the adoption of these practices, streamlining and modernizing the enterprise applications and increasing their efficiency and effectiveness.
• Performed risk management assessments on projects.
• ·Managed conflict resolution to maintain a cohesive, productive team environment.
• Managed and updated Risk management runbook to meet the requirements for FedRAMP, HIPAA compliance.
• Partnered with Internal Auditors and Risk Assessment Officers to create mitigation plans for the identified defects
• Spearheaded technology roadmaps to meet the compliance requirements.
• Worked with stakeholders to create system requirements and success criteria
• Led Sprint planning, Demos and Retrospective

• As a Senior Technical program manager, successfully led the enterprise wide initiative to Virtualize key Applications & servers into Hybrid Cloud solution getting hosted on Azure & Dell Cloud data centers across the globe.
• · Major activities involved Architecture reviews, scope planning, capacity planning, implementation planning and execution.
• · Working closely with the Dev-ops team to manage the day-to-day project migration and develop roll out plans activity on-prem and cloud solutions.

• As a Technical program Manager, managed the Edge POP (Point of Presence) site build program to support the AWS infrastructure growth
• Work involved building the infrastructure to support AWS growth across the North American regions.
• ·Major activities involved Architecture reviews, scope planning, capacity planning, implementation, post-implementation planning with Dev-ops team and execution (cut-over and normalization).
• Encouraged open communication within the team, facilitating weekly meetings and one-on-ones.
• Developed and implemented cloud formation templates to streamline processes.
• Executed OpenStack and NexGen projects, leading teams in Agile methodologies.
• Managed cross-functional & external vendor teams of 35+, ensuring timely project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

• As a project manager, worked on complex data center move projects part of Dell print program in upgrading legacy applications across business.
• ·Work involved co-ordination with different business groups and building environments to support the business needs across Dell IT platform.
• ·Managed readiness for network, access, security, export compliance, data privacy and tools needed for the program go-live handover to operation team.
• Worked on IT helpdesk migration into Services now from remedy, work involves migrating the Business users to the right work flow group. Also work with the development team to create new work flow groups as per the business requirements.

• Worked for PG&E utility division as a Project Manager, involved in Utility division Datacenter upgrade project.
• Work involved moving and Virtualization of multiple key Applications, Database & Servers in data center in California region. Major activities involved Architecture reviews, scope planning, capacity planning, work scheduling, implementation planning and execution, post implementation planning and execution (cut-over and normalization).
• Responsible for managing and supporting data center upgrade. Work involved co-ordination with different business groups and managing multiple environments, CCB and submitting CR for approvals, Readiness reviews and Go-Live release planning.
• Identify the Risks & Mitigations involving in the project process.
• Plan the project in line with the requirements provided by the customer (Business unit).
• Prepare the effective project schedule plan and deliver the project deliverables according to the schedule plan

• Worked for HP Enterprise cloud services (HP ECS) as a Project Manager, involved in Global Datacenter Move initiative to HP Enterprise cloud infrastructure platform.
• Responsible for managing and supporting Cloud messaging migration projects and Mobility solution. Work involved co-ordination with different business groups and managing multiple test environments, CCB and submitting CR for approvals, Readiness reviews and Go-Live release planning.
• Managed and supported all project related activities ensuring that all key stakeholders are engaged and that the Service and Support organization’s functional and non-functional requirements are delivered. Coordination with multiple stakeholders is the key here.
• Helped the HR team with the hiring strategy plan by working with sourcing, business operations and delivery management teams to manage hiring timelines

• As a Release manager, Managed and supported all release related activities ensuring that all key stakeholders are engaged and that the Service and Support organization's functional and non-functional requirements are delivered.
• Worked as the Line of Business lead for new services introduction and managing a Team of 10 members.
• Mentored junior team members and provided career development guidance.
• Developed a training program for college hires, resulting in quicker onboarding and integration into project teams.
• Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) and employed conflict resolution skills to mitigate issues.