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Prabhudoss Jayakumar

Littleton,CO

Summary

Cloud & Network Engineering Leader with 20+ years of experience driving enterprise cloud transformations, multi-cloud architectures, and 5G infrastructure modernization. Proven track record in building and scaling global engineering teams, leading cloud migration programs, and delivering cost-optimized, secure, and highly available cloud networks across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. Adept at aligning technology with business strategy, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and enabling large-scale digital transformation.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Cloud Network Engineering

Dish Network
05.2023 - Current
  • Lead planning, design, and rollout of multi-cloud networking for DISH’s nationwide 5G infrastructure, enabling connectivity for millions of users.
  • Built and scaled a Cloud Network Engineering team, driving hiring, mentorship, and performance management.
  • Overseeing the Cloud Network Design/Implementation team, including team expansion, strategic planning, and mentorship.
  • Developed a 5-year cloud infrastructure roadmap, aligning engineering strategy with executive vision.
  • Drove adoption of cloud-native networking (SR-MPLS, QoS, 5G packet core), accelerating time-to-market for new services.
  • Achieved significant OPEX reduction through automation, vendor negotiations, and cloud-native solutions.
  • Oversaw capital budgets and commercial contracts, ensuring cost-effective delivery of cloud services.
  • Established change management and QA processes, improving deployment quality and reducing incidents by 70%.
  • Documented, executed, tested, and automated critical functions of the Cloud Networking infrastructure. Implemented and optimized the latest networking solutions.
  • Created, maintained, and upgraded the cloud network infrastructure. Supported validation, deployment, optimization, and operations of cloud network nodes.
  • Reviewed and approved architectural standards, updates, engineering design proposals, implementation plans, and acceptance plans.

Network Architect

TechMahindra Americas Inc. (Client: AT&T)
10.2014 - 05.2023

• Migrated 50+ enterprise applications from on-prem to Azure Cloud, ensuring resilience, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Designed multi-region disaster recovery & hybrid cloud solutions, strengthening resiliency for mission-critical systems.
• Automated Azure networking deployments with Terraform & CI/CD pipelines, reducing provisioning time by 70%.
• Delivered IPv6/Dual-stack hybrid architecture, accelerating AT&T’s modernization roadmap.
• Represented AT&T at AWS re:Invent and Mobile World Congress, showcasing thought leadership in cloud networking.




Module Leader

Wipro Technologies Ltd (Client: Cisco)
01.2012 - 09.2014
  • Managed test planning, system testing, and RCA for Cisco’s load balancer portfolio.
  • Designed and troubleshoot CISCO ACE30/20/4710 load balancers and Brocade devices.
  • Collaborated with TAC teams to reproduce and resolve critical customer issues.
  • Expertise in Traffic generators and tools like Spirent, IXIA for HTTP, SSL, DNS, FTP protocols.

Sr. Network Engineer

TechMahindra Ltd (Client: British Telecom)
04.2007 - 01.2012
  • Led design reviews, testing, and deployment for Ethernet over MPLS and VPN solutions.
  • Worked on 2G/3G transport networks (TDMoE, ATMoE) and Tellabs devices.

Officer-Technical

Meru Consultants & Technology Pvt Ltd (Client: Bharti Airtel)
10.2005 - 03.2007
  • Configuration of broadband Routers like Cisco 3600, 2600, 1700 series, DSLAM.
  • Analyzing, designing, test and implementation of LAN, WAN Networks.

Project Engineer

Sivakanya Telecom (Client: Ericsson)
07.2004 - 08.2005
  • Installation of Ericsson equipment’s for Broadband connection (ECN320 & EDN312X).

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics

University of Madras
04.2004

Skills

  • Leadership & Strategy: Cloud Transformation, Team Leadership, Roadmap Development, Budget Management, Vendor Negotiation
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (VPC, TGW, Direct Connect, Outposts), Azure (ExpressRoute, VNet, Firewall, DevOps)
  • Networking & Security: Multi-Cloud Networking, SDN, NFV, MPLS, 5G Packet Core, Load Balancers, Firewalls
  • Automation & DevOps: Terraform, Ansible, GitHub, CI/CD, CloudFormation, Kubernetes, Docker
  • Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect AWS Advanced Networking Specialty Azure Solutions Architect Expert Azure Network Engineer Associate Aviatrix Certified Engineer

Timeline

Head of Cloud Network Engineering

Dish Network
05.2023 - Current

Network Architect

TechMahindra Americas Inc. (Client: AT&T)
10.2014 - 05.2023

Module Leader

Wipro Technologies Ltd (Client: Cisco)
01.2012 - 09.2014

Sr. Network Engineer

TechMahindra Ltd (Client: British Telecom)
04.2007 - 01.2012

Officer-Technical

Meru Consultants & Technology Pvt Ltd (Client: Bharti Airtel)
10.2005 - 03.2007

Project Engineer

Sivakanya Telecom (Client: Ericsson)
07.2004 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics

University of Madras
Prabhudoss Jayakumar