Sajal Debnath
Staff Architect, VCDX#296, RHCE, 2 Patents, Author
Bellevue,WA
Summary
Accomplished detailed-oriented architect with over 19 years’ experience in designing, implementing and managing cloud-based solutions. Proven ability to lead teams, drive innovation, and deliver value to clients. Passionate about working with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Staff Architect
VMware Inc.
08.2019 - Current
- Work in a technical leadership role to ensure customer retention and to drive customer value realization.
- Architect and develop cloud environments and migrations for large-scale and complex customers.
- Successfully strategize, setup and execute DevOps journey for traditional organizations along with building CI/CD integrations and pipelines.
- Currently working on the induction, integration and defining future path of a new product for VMware
- Conceptualized and developed logic, algorithms, and proof of concept of cloud scale cloud storage
Customer Success Architect
VMware Inc.
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Design, architect and build complex cloud solutions for VMware customers
- Solve complex cloud environment issues for large customers.
- For large customer reduced overall cloud deployment failure rate from greater than 10% to less than 4%
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Enable customers in VMware products
Solution Architect
VMware Inc.
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Upgrade and migrate cloud environments for customers
- Conceptualized and developed logic, algorithms, and proof of concept of cloud scale cloud storage
- Help develop vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager
Senior Systems Engineer
VMware Inc.
10.2011 - 03.2016
- Designing and proposing Virtualization and Cloud solution that fits best for customer.
- Performed proof of concept installations for customer.
- Handling state and central government vertical as key focus area
- Established practice of preparing and replying to RFP documents and handling tender requirements keeping competition in mind
Senior Systems Specialist
Orange Business Services
04.2009 - 07.2011
- Architect large scale solutions for virtualized datacenter hosting platforms.
- Test, certify and write guide documents for new products on OBS platforms.
- Creating & validating new products guidelines ensuring adherence to release management procedure.
Technical Solution Consultant (II)
Hewlett Packard Globalsoft Pvt. Ltd.
08.2006 - 04.2009
- Delivered technical support for Tru64 Unix, Linux and server virtualization.
- Troubleshooting and performance tuning production environments for large scale customers.
FMS Engineer F2
CMS Computers Pvt. Ltd.
01.2005 - 08.2006
Servicing Engineer
Sun Infosys
01.2004 - 12.2004
System Support Engineer
Dream System Researchers
06.2003 - 12.2003
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Manipal University
06.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Institution of Engineers (India)
01.1999 - 06.2003
Skills
- Cloud Design & Implementation
Accomplishments
- Co-created the fling “Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform as a Service on vRealize Automation Cloud”
- Patents 11151095 and 11245607 for storage gateway solution for hybrid cloud storage
- Author of the book “Mastering PowerCLI”
- VMware vExpert 2016 to 22
- CTO-Ambassador – 2021/22
- Helped develop multiple VMware Certification exams
- Conceptualized, Designed and lead implementation for various prestigious, large, and complex cloud projects
- Effectively involved in building the “Meghraj” Cloud (a DEITY & NIC initiative)
- Helped define container monitoring module in vRealize Operations Manager.
Additional Information
- Received multiple “At our Best” award & GEM Award in VMware Software India Pvt. Ltd.
- Four times awarded “Best Performer for the Quarter” in Hewlett Packard Globalsoft Pvt. ltd.
- Was awarded as “The Best Engineer 2005” for providing excellent FMS support to GE-SBI in CMS Computers
Certification
- VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX-CMA) #296
Timeline
Staff Architect
VMware Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Customer Success Architect
VMware Inc.
10.2017 - 08.2019
Solution Architect
VMware Inc.
04.2016 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Computer Science
Manipal University
06.2012 - 06.2014
Senior Systems Engineer
VMware Inc.
10.2011 - 03.2016
Senior Systems Specialist
Orange Business Services
04.2009 - 07.2011
Technical Solution Consultant (II)
Hewlett Packard Globalsoft Pvt. Ltd.
08.2006 - 04.2009
FMS Engineer F2
CMS Computers Pvt. Ltd.
01.2005 - 08.2006
Servicing Engineer
Sun Infosys
01.2004 - 12.2004
System Support Engineer
Dream System Researchers
06.2003 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Institution of Engineers (India)
01.1999 - 06.2003
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