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Manish K Gupta

Manish K Gupta

San Diego,USA

Summary

I am a result-oriented professional with strong business acumen. I prioritize customer-centric solutions through strategic technology planning, execution, and continuous operational improvements. I have 30+ years of solid experience in various technology domains, such as AWS, on-prem Infrastructure, enterprise applications, Clean Data lakes, IT/InfoSec/Privacy, legal regulations and policies, etc.
Collaborates with management teams and stakeholders to uphold the company's vision and is committed to fostering it and building a professional culture rooted in trust and mutual respect.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Director (Interim) Enterprise Architecture

Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
04.2024 - Current
  • Oversee management of IT services portfolio, Tech strategy & roadmap along with IT process development, maintenance and compliance
  • Directed design and execution of tech transformation (on-prem infrastructure migration to Cloud) initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
  • Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
  • Developed strong relationships with key business partners, fostering collaboration and mutual goal alignments.
  • Established data-driven (Clean Data, Analytics) decision-making processes and implemented best practices in analytics to optimize performance across the organization.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products, meeting deadlines and budgets.
  • Prioritized and allocated valuable resources (and reduced the operation cost) to meet business targets.

Director, Chief Architect -Enterprise Infra & Apps

Intuit Inc
03.2014 - 03.2024

Managed all aspects of Infrastructure engineering and operations for Intuit global IT, including Cloud hosting, Data Platform, Unified Communications, and Network Infrastructure. I managed a global team (120+) of highly skilled professionals laser-focused on technology transformation and employee productivity as aligned with business outcomes.

  • Migrated 100% (applicable) on-prem services leveraging modern data architecture, including Serverless computing, Microservices, APIs, and Cloud (AWS).
  • Transformed enterprise edge connectivity from MPLS to 100% SD-WAN with a total cost reduction of 85% YoY.
  • Managed e2e IT infrastructure integration of Credit Karma, MailChimp, and other acquisitions and divestitures with Intuit IT.
  • Enabled global workforce onboarding and day-1 productivity with various endpoint solutions such as VDI/DaaS, secure browsers, etc.
  • Enhanced hybrid workforce collaboration experiences by fast-tracking adoption of "digital workplace" technologies: Google Workplace, Zoom, Zero trust secure access, Search engine, and additional modernized applications/services.
  • Built strong partnerships with internal business stakeholders, external vendors/partners, and technology providers to leverage their expertise and resources for Intuit's technology transformation initiatives.
  • Develop and implement a talent acquisition strategy to attract and retain top technology professionals in the industry.
  • Optimized and reduced YoY IT spends ($80M -> $35M) while grown new technologies portfolio and existing tech-debt
  • Collaborated with clients to develop customized architectural solutions, meeting their unique needs and preferences.

Sr Solutions Architect – Cloud Platform

Cisco System
01.2001 - 03.2014
  • Led the technology innovation & solutions across multiple domains, including Cloud (IaaS & SaaS), and Software Automation for Fortune 500 companies (Apple, Google, Facebook, Time Warner, AT&T, Comcast Cable etc)
  • Developed comprehensive designs, roadmap for technical specifications, project plans, and user guides, streamlining communication across teams.
  • Enhanced application performance by integrating cloud technologies and microservices architecture.
  • Bridged gaps in legacy systems with modernized solutions that increased overall efficiency while maintaining compatibility with existing workflows.
  • Streamlined system integrations through the use of RESTful APIs, improving interoperability between various applications.
  • Reduced time-to-market by automating deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines.

Staff System Integrator

Qualcomm Inc
09.1998 - 12.2000
  • Led team of engineers responsible for Globalstar project deployment in various countries and developed test plans for system integration testing.

Various Engineering Roles

Ericsson, Escotel, Fujitsu
07.1993 - 09.1998
  • Deployed PSTN & GSM technologies based cellular projects all over India.

Education

Advance Program Management -

Stanford University
San Jose, CA
11.2012

BE - Electronics & Communication -

Punjab Technical University
Bathinda, Punjab
12.1994

Skills

Technical Architecture/Roadmap & Digital Transformation

Enterprise Applications, Services & Cloud Infrastructure

Data Engineering and Analytics

DevOps, AI, Automation, Operational Excellence

Mergers and Acquisitions

Governance and Compliance

Global Resourcing & Vendors management

Additional Information

Cisco - Tipple CCIE (10891) Certified

- Routing and Switching

- Service Provider

- Data Center

Timeline

Sr Director (Interim) Enterprise Architecture

Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
04.2024 - Current

Director, Chief Architect -Enterprise Infra & Apps

Intuit Inc
03.2014 - 03.2024

Sr Solutions Architect – Cloud Platform

Cisco System
01.2001 - 03.2014

Staff System Integrator

Qualcomm Inc
09.1998 - 12.2000

Various Engineering Roles

Ericsson, Escotel, Fujitsu
07.1993 - 09.1998

Advance Program Management -

Stanford University

BE - Electronics & Communication -

Punjab Technical University
Manish K Gupta