Pavan Vajhula
Austin,TX
Summary
Over 27 years of diverse experience in network design, operations, and security across leading organizations including AWS, Cisco, and Reliance. Proven track record in managing global service delivery for major telecom and enterprise clients, achieving significant revenue growth and operational efficiency. Expertise in IT service lifecycle management, security compliance, and network automation, with successful leadership in AI/ML projects and strategic business development initiatives. Recognized for strong stakeholder management and effective communication skills, driving successful project outcomes and enhancing organizational productivity.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Network Development Manager
Amazon Services
Austin, United States
06.2024 - Current
- Managed Global WAN Capacity Engineering to enhance network performance.
- Led automation initiative, reducing build cycle by 50%.
- Managed cloud-based SDWAN automation, optimizing design and deployment processes.
- Directed QoS deployment and network upgrades for Amazon Robotics sites and delivery stations.
- Formulated AI-driven business proposals for predictive analysis to improve capacity forecasting.
- Hired global teams, ensuring maintenance of high performance standards.
Sr Network Development Manager
Amazon Web Services
Sydney, Australia
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed APAC Regional team to achieve strategic objectives in new regions.
- Managed design, deployment, and technical management for network fabrics in AWS commercial regions.
- Directed monthly and quarterly business reviews for executive management at VP level.
- Owned business logic for S-Team goal focused on network footprint reduction and automation.
- Facilitated pre-launch operational support and testing of network solutions in new Availability Zones.
Regional Manager, Customer Delivery
Cisco Systems
Sydney, Australia
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed Solution Validation Professional Services Delivery and Pre-Sales support for APAC region.
- Spearheaded business development initiatives, generating approximately $20M in revenue from 2019 to 2021.
- Collaborated with Business Development teams on proposals and estimates for customer RFP responses.
- Managed relationships with Business Units to address critical hardware/software issues identified during solution validation.
Manager, Advanced/Professional Services
Cisco Systems
Bangalore, India
05.2012 - 07.2018
- Managed critical service delivery and people management for global delivery center.
- Developed automation framework and migration tools to enhance operational efficiency.
- Led AGILIS common profile automation team to streamline processes.
- Facilitated customer engagements under Critical Account Program to improve customer sentiment.
Product Manager, Advanced/Professional Services
Cisco Systems
Bangalore, India
02.2011 - 05.2012
- Developed and maintained migration tools for next generation networks.
- Led global migration product strategy to enhance market positioning.
- Presented at APAC partner summit to showcase product advancements.
- Managed partner relationships, contributing significantly to global partner strategy team.
Principal Consultant, Global Systems Engineering
Cisco Systems
Mumbai, India
07.2007 - 02.2011
- Directed global teams in IP/MPLS and Ethernet engineering for major service providers.
- Achieved FY-2009 Sales Champion and FY-2008 Sales Achiever at Cisco through strategic relationship management with CTOs.
Deputy General Manager, Network Services Provisioning
Reliance Communications / Industries Ltd
Mumbai, India
09.2002 - 07.2007
- Pioneered Juniper MPLS network provisioning for service provider core systems (M-Series, T-Series, MX-Series).
- Executed end-to-end service provisioning on large-scale, multi-vendor production networks for banking and enterprise clients.
Network Engineer, Satyam WAN Team Lead
Satyam Computer Services Ltd
Hyderabad, India
03.2000 - 09.2002
- Developed Satyam WAN architecture to enhance network performance for clients.
- Engineered tailored network solutions for US-based Satyam clients.
Hyderabad Zonal Incharge, AP State Wide Area Network
United Telecoms Limited
Hyderabad, India
12.1998 - 03.2000
- Engineered and launched Andhra Pradesh State Wide Area Network (APSWAN) for E-governance project enabling triple play services for State Government
Junior Engineer, R&D
BullPower Systems Ltd
Hyderabad, India
06.1994 - 12.1998
- Contributed to R&D team focusing on On-line UPS design and overseeing LAN administration
Education
M.S - Software Systems, Inter Networking
BITS, Pilani
09-2010
Exec MBA - General Management Program - IT
IIM-C
04-2008
BS - Information Systems, Inter Networking
BITS, Pilani
03-2007
Diploma - Electronics & Communications Engineering
Board of Technical Education, Karnataka
07-1994
Secondary School Certificate -
Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh
03-1990
Skills
- Massive scale data center networks
- Cloud based SDWAN and security
- Telco backbone networks
- Business Development
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Network and Process Automation
- Capacity planning
- Critical program management
Accolades Achievements
- Connected Recognition Award for winning TELSTRA NG Core RFP Solution Validation Services business in FY20
- Best Speaker at International Conference, IET, Mumbai
- CAP performance award from Cisco Systems for testing IPoDWDM technology on TATA Communications production network first time in India
- FY09 Sales Championship, FY08 Achiever awards for technical consultancy & business contribution from Cisco
- Recognized as a Business Critical Resource by Reliance Communications consecutively for 5 yrs
- Excellence in Service Awards from Satyam Computers for executing several critical projects for customers like MerilLynch & GE
- Award from Satyam Computers for significant contribution in achieving BS7799 certification for information security
- Outstanding Performer award from VP, UTL for building APSWAN network in record time
- Secured College First rank in DECE, Secured Town first rank in SSC
- Winner of state level monoaction competitions
- Winner of several debate competitions and essay writing competitions at school & college level
Professional Development
- AI (Artificial Intelligence) strategy development, RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institution of Technology), 2021
- ITIL Expert, EXIN, 2015
- Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE-SP # 40200, CCIE-DC written), Cisco Systems Inc, 2013
- Red Hat OpenStack Training, Red Hat, Bangalore, 2014
- VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization, VMware Inc, 2012
- MCSE / CCNP / JNCIS, Microsoft / Cisco / Juniper, 1999 / 2001 / 2003
Us Visa Status
Eligible to work in US on E3 Visa
Australian Work Rights Status
- Australian Citizen
Timeline
Sr Network Development Manager
Amazon Services
06.2024 - Current
Sr Network Development Manager
Amazon Web Services
06.2021 - 05.2024
Regional Manager, Customer Delivery
Cisco Systems
07.2018 - 01.2021
Manager, Advanced/Professional Services
Cisco Systems
05.2012 - 07.2018
Product Manager, Advanced/Professional Services
Cisco Systems
02.2011 - 05.2012
Principal Consultant, Global Systems Engineering
Cisco Systems
07.2007 - 02.2011
Deputy General Manager, Network Services Provisioning
Reliance Communications / Industries Ltd
09.2002 - 07.2007
Network Engineer, Satyam WAN Team Lead
Satyam Computer Services Ltd
03.2000 - 09.2002
Hyderabad Zonal Incharge, AP State Wide Area Network
United Telecoms Limited
12.1998 - 03.2000
Junior Engineer, R&D
BullPower Systems Ltd
06.1994 - 12.1998
M.S - Software Systems, Inter Networking
BITS, Pilani
Exec MBA - General Management Program - IT
IIM-C
BS - Information Systems, Inter Networking
BITS, Pilani
Diploma - Electronics & Communications Engineering
Board of Technical Education, Karnataka
Secondary School Certificate -
Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh
Similar Profiles
Paige DenmanPaige Denman
Director of National Accounts at Amazon ServicesDirector of National Accounts at Amazon Services
Mohamad Yusuf Mohamad SalimMohamad Yusuf Mohamad Salim
Skilled Support Operator at Amazon ServicesSkilled Support Operator at Amazon Services
Supreet KaurSupreet Kaur
Fulfillment Centre Associate at Amazon ServicesFulfillment Centre Associate at Amazon Services
Shelby HoltShelby Holt
Brand Manager at HeartGift FoundationBrand Manager at HeartGift Foundation
Brandon ValdezBrandon Valdez
Floor Associate, Cashier, Shoe Runner at Aldo ShoesFloor Associate, Cashier, Shoe Runner at Aldo Shoes