SOUMAVA DUTTA

Spearheading architectural solutions for complex enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Pioneering problem-solving strategies to tackle challenging IT scenarios, enhancing system functionality.

Leading presales initiatives, collaborating closely with sales teams to tailor solutions for client needs.

Implementing cutting-edge technologies to optimize operational performance and reduce costs.

Facilitating cross-functional team collaboration, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth.

Continuously exploring emerging tech trends to keep Dell at the forefront of the industry.

Providing strategic direction and insight for project planning and execution.

Streamlined business processes by designing and deploying scalable enterprise solutions, resulting in a 25% improvement in operational efficiency.

Optimized system performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the architecture design, achieving a 30% increase in system throughput.

Reduced costs for infrastructure maintenance by 40% through implementing efficient cloud migration strategies and having a well-defined hybrid architecture, leading to a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for all Customer Solution Providers

• Proficient in Telcom Network operations, with deep expertise in Cloud, OSS, and AI/ML, complemented by familiarity with industry giants like Ericsson, Samsung Corning, and Nokia.
• Acclaimed for advanced knowledge in 5G Core Architecture and virtualization, making me an invaluable technical advisor during presales.
• Proven adeptness in steering technical and sales teams through dynamic, competitive global markets to achieve significant milestones.
• Skilled at cultivating trusted relationships with major stakeholders, backed by persuasive communication techniques.

• Direct the analysis of market and technology trends to drive solution sales initiatives that align with customers' unique and evolving needs, raise product awareness, and formulate winning solution proposals and projects
• Engage with major customers during consultative activities to understand customer requirements, pain points, and available options, sustaining strong professional relationships that produce successful sales outcomes
• Manage collaborations across multiple internal business groups to communicate solution strategies and customer specifications, while also defining product development and solution roadmap requirements
• Coordinate product localization efforts that advance product value and position marketing initiatives in alignment with rapidly changing sales landscapes
• Develop alliances with key business partners including major service providers and vendors, which also resulted in achieving status as a preferred business partner with AT&T.
• Boosted revenue opportunities by initiating strategic sales strategies based on industry trends and competitive analysis.

• Worked as a member of the extended, CTO team in charge of business development activities that included MEC orchestration and onboarding, while also serving as the primary point of contact and end-to-end solution architect for Verizon Enterprise Services
• Cultivated a strong presence within the Verizon landscape, driving engagements with multiple business and technology groups to identify product gaps and facilitate successful product implementations
• Drove development and implementation lifecycles of products and VNFs, ensuring seamless product automation and upgrades
• Groomed potential technology leaders to advance business-critical initiatives' current and future success.
• Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned with the client's vision.
• Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support and network operations.

• Led architecture development for cloud-based orchestration solutions, managing the deployment and support of, Cloud Manager (ECM), Ericsson Order Care (EOC), and Service Configuration Management (SCM)
• Conducted VNF onboarding, integration, and validation, as well as private Cloud/NFVI IaaS deployment, and managing DevOps practices to automate the VNF ecosystem.
• Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
• Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Identified and implemented cost-saving measures in IT projects.
• Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
• Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective IT project plans.

• Managed the development of automation architecture for the cloud-based Enterprise System Delivery Platform on Cloud; directed all aspects of Agile project management, supplier contract negotiations, development of test environments, and management of risk and change management efforts
• Oversaw solution architecture development for multiple projects including Ericsson Cloud Manager (ECM), Order Care (EOC), Multi-Service Delivery Platform, Enterprise Service Bus, and Payment Gateways
• Led the work of multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver end-to-end functional and non-functional test automation solutions.
• Created and implemented innovative business solutions to support corporate objectives.
• Managed project planning, resource allocation, scope, schedule, status and documentation.

• Worked as a technical lead on a full-stack implementation of a CRM platform, while also managing the implementation of automation solutions for an OSS and Fault Management system
• Coordinated test automation planning, design, and deployment, including developing automation scripting, and assigning development and testing deliverables to team members.
• Offered input on technical and platform-related strategic planning initiatives.
• Educated stakeholders on data protection tactics to reduce breaches.
• Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs.
• Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.

• Led two programs to develop automation solutions for IPTV and orchestration solutions for Cisco routers, leading all aspects of solution specification, design, development, testing, and release.
• Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
• Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
• Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
• Identified and implemented cost-saving measures in IT projects.
• Coordinated with external vendors to deliver IT project components.

• Revitalized a distressed automation program focused on developing an innovative automation platform featuring functional and performance testing capabilities and a continuous integration engine for OSS-Granite and IPTV- live streaming capabilities.
• Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
• Established open and professional relationships with team members to resolve various issues quickly.
• Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
• Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.

• Automated solution migration activities focused on moving knowledge bases and databases to new platforms, ensuring that all migration project deliverables were achieved on time and within financial requirements.
• Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
• Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.

• Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
• Worked on Quality Analysis and Automation of Banking and Insurance Applications
• Created and Introduced a reusable and scalable test framework to reduce code maintenance per iteration

• Implemented rich, interactive data visualizations using modern JavaScript and software development techniques.
• Converted various CDNs to ANSII for audits