Srinivasa P. Dharmaraj Nadar
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Senior engineering leader with extensive experience in network architecture and program management, consistently delivering high-stakes projects on time and within budget. Recognized for implementing innovative solutions and process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and support government agency initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Network Architect/Engineer
Tenica Global Solutions
Chantilly, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Architected and built high-side accounts and Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA) in AWS environment, including management, audit, network, log, and tenant accounts, in collaboration with AWS team within SCIF.
- Deployed EKS clusters for container orchestration, enhancing application scalability and management in cloud environments.
- Researched and evaluated high-speed data transfer tools, identifying options that outperformed AWS Sync.
- Established S3 mountpoints and access points to enhance data accessibility.
- Evaluated Diode/CDS proof-of-concept between high and low accounts.
- Account creation and management, IAM Management
- Directory Services and Workspace Management
- Global Solutions Experts and System Integrators for US Government
Senior Technical Program Manager
Amazon Web Services
Herndon, VA
04.2020 - 05.2023
- Owns a global program for AWS Direct Connect team that manages the connectivity of the Direct Connect edge network.
- Solves technical and non-technical issues related to network hardware development process, software life cycle, RSPC specification, operations, and coordination.
- Delivered projects promptly and cost-effectively by defining project scopes and managing end-to-end processes.
- Has produced multiple “six-pagers” for the program and reviewed with the General Manager and his directors, sharing various metrics of improvements.
- Planned for the OP1 and OP2 (yearly budgeting activities) of the program by understanding the roadmap for the upcoming year.
- Rebaselined the total duration to 8-weeks from 12-weeks PFHO to Networking SCR; these learnings were applied to similar future projects saving company 33% of time.
- Delivered an un-forecasted capacity demand by moving from 0 to 100 mph speed with tight time duration during ambiguities.
- Took over the languishing NAR project after 2.5year of stagnation and completed in 10 months.
- Onboarded and mentored new TPMs, enhancing team productivity by 2.5X within three months.
- Adapting to Agile methodologies across the organization among all NDEs in Net-Eng, NetOps and Apprentices helped to remove the slack and improve productivity by 40% and improved the skill set of the NDEs as well.
- Implemented safety mechanisms and by putting a process around it by working across various cross-functional organizations such as Amazon Security.
- Had the privilege of spearheading a Northstar project and bringing it to closure successfully across the key regions and sites associated with it, building Layer 3 console networks for TS/Secret regions.
- Supported AZI project to enable feature development, contributing to potential $15M in near-term and $2.5B in long-term revenue.
- Framed process to install the KVM/Console as per the sponsor’s requirement and AWS security was clear and this can be used for new region for DIODE/CDS teams.
- Information Technology & Services Company
Network Manager - Team Leadership, Engineering Design, Program Management
OneWeb
McLean, VA
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Designed a reliable global terrestrial network connecting 40+ teleport sites to 18 PoPs to transport comprehensive traffic across the satellites.
- Aided in the design of 14 SNP sites to pass the Gate reviews, meeting multiple network finance and contract criteria.
- Selected network elements, data centers, power, space, and PDU by writing RFQs and reviewing network service level agreements.
- Managed vendor MSAs, service schedules, and service orders, facilitating Legal’s ability to finalize contracts with multiple partners and vendors.
- Collaborated with team to improve operational workflows.
- A High-Profile Global Communications Company
Senior Manager - Team Leadership, Engineering Management, Project Management, Process Improvement
Charter Communications INC.
Denver, CO
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Hired, onboarded, trained, and managed National Backbone (IP & Optical Transport) Planning and Design team, establishing standards and best practices for hardware and software implementation.
- Maintained accountability for project management, reporting, network compliance, and the administration of capital budgets; credited with achieving project milestones and deliverables on-time and within budget across multiple high-profile initiatives.
- Key projects included a $50MM initiative that implemented over twenty locations nationwide, serving as the foundation for the delivery of gigabit broadband to twenty-eight million residential and commercial clients in forty-one states.
- Managed over 50 IP networking sites to ensure operational efficiency.
- Supervised team members developing and deploying business process improvements that enhanced customer experience, increased revenue, and improved accuracy and risk management.
- Created status reports and dashboards that informed key stakeholders about critical issues, challenges, and potential roadblocks affecting project and program timelines.
- Defined a formal process for Planning & Design documentation to supply clear guidance for the Implementation team.
- Facilitated the flow of key information and communications between stakeholders in multiple business units, aligning Planning & Design strategies with the overall goals of the organization.
- Charter Communications, Inc. runs as a cable telecommunications company. The Company offers cable broadcasting, internet, voice, and other business services.
Architect
Lightower Fiber Networks (Now Crown Castle Fiber)
Herndon, VA
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed network backbone and capacity planning in a time-sensitive environment for clients transmitting financial data and video content to prevent network congestion.
- Exercised responsibility for the management of a broad range of resources that included routers, switches, optical gear, and other components of an enterprise-class financial network.
- Led multiple teams, including Optical, Ethernet/Internet, Facilities, and Infrastructure, to achieve key performance targets for network efficiency, cost savings, and collaboration.
- Mapped processes within IT systems and software to identify performance gaps and develop improvement plans.
- Provided advisory support and subject matter expertise, guiding and approving the design of custom client solutions across multiple platforms.
- Managed over fifty sites.
- Lightower Fiber LLC supplies fiber-based networking services. The Company offers Ethernet, wavelength, dark fiber, internet access, video transport, and managed private optical network services.
Director of IP Engineering
Tata Communications INC.
Herndon, VA
01.2008 - 02.2016
- Orchestrated and executed major engineering projects from kickoff to delivery, collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to align objectives and ensure successful outcomes.
- Directed a 12-member team of professionals working out of Singapore, India, France, Canada, and the United States.
- Designed and launched the 100GigE core backbone with a focus on latency optimization, cost effectiveness, and ease of administration.
- Maximized performance through a winning combination of OS selection, operating procedures, infrastructure design, and upgrades that positioned the network for scalable growth.
- Additionally, we designed a cloud enablement platform that supplies reliability and security across forty partners and fifty countries.
- Collaborated with the Legal department to support audits by NSA agencies, ensuring compliance with US regulatory standards for business continuity.
- Tata Communications Inc. supplies telephone voice and data communications services. The Company offers communications solutions including transmission, connectivity, and managed services.
Education
Master of Science - Telecomm
George Mason University
Fairfax, VAMBA - Business Analytics
University of Massachusetts
AmherstMaster of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Alabama
Huntsville08-1995
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Communications
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai, India08-1990
Skills
- Network Architecture
- AWS Cloud Environment
- Network Performance
- Technical Program Management
- Network Security
- Technical Leadership
- Risk Mitigation
- Process Improvement
- Business Analysis
- Systems Improvement
- Project Scheduling
- Budgeting
- Cost Containment
- Operations leadership
Accomplishments
Strategic Engineering Leadership & Program Delivery
- Led large-scale network engineering and cloud infrastructure initiatives across global organizations, delivering complex programs on time and within budget while aligning technical execution with business and mission objectives.
- Directed cross-functional engineering teams and implemented standardized processes that improved operational efficiency, productivity, and system reliability across multiple enterprise environments.
Cloud Architecture & Secure Government Infrastructure
- Architected and deployed secure AWS high-side cloud environments from the ground up, including Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA), identity management, logging, and tenant account structures within classified environments.
- Evaluated and implemented secure data transfer and cross-domain solutions to support mission-critical government operations requiring high security and reliability.
Operational Excellence & Measurable Performance Improvements
- Reduced project delivery timelines by 33% by optimizing engineering workflows and rebaselining program execution processes.
- Increased team productivity by 2.5× within three months through onboarding, mentoring, and process standardization.
- Improved organizational productivity by 40% through adoption of Agile methodologies across engineering and operations teams.
Revenue & Business Impact Contributions
- Enabled infrastructure and feature delivery initiatives that supported $15 million in near-term revenue and $2.5 billion in long-term revenue opportunities.
- Managed large-scale network deployment programs, including a $50 million nationwide infrastructure initiative supporting broadband services for millions of customers.
Global Network Engineering & Infrastructure Innovation
- Designed and implemented global terrestrial and satellite network connectivity solutions linking dozens of international sites and data centers.
- Led the design and deployment of high-capacity backbone networks, including 100-Gigabit core infrastructure, improving performance, scalability, and operational resilience.
Intellectual Property & Technical Recognition
- Awarded a U.S. patent for network addressing innovation, demonstrating technical leadership and contribution to telecommunications engineering advancements.
Government & Mission-Critical Support
- Supported U.S. government programs as both engineer and program manager, delivering secure communications infrastructure, network deployment, and operational support in classified environments.
Certification
- AWS Certified Developer Associate, 07/24
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, 11/23
- Ciena Optical Communications Certification (OC-A)
- Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS-SP), JPR115281
- Juniper Networks Certified Design Associate (JNCDA)
- Juniper Networks Certified-Data Center Specialist (JNCDS - DC)
Timeline
Senior Network Architect/Engineer
Tenica Global Solutions
05.2023 - Current
Senior Technical Program Manager
Amazon Web Services
04.2020 - 05.2023
Network Manager - Team Leadership, Engineering Design, Program Management
OneWeb
11.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Manager - Team Leadership, Engineering Management, Project Management, Process Improvement
Charter Communications INC.
04.2018 - 11.2019
Architect
Lightower Fiber Networks (Now Crown Castle Fiber)
03.2016 - 04.2018
Director of IP Engineering
Tata Communications INC.
01.2008 - 02.2016
MBA - Business Analytics
University of Massachusetts
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Communications
Madurai Kamaraj University
Master of Science - Telecomm
George Mason University
WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinadar/
SECURITY CLEARANCE
TS/SCI Cleared Personnel
PATENTS
Service Dependent IP Addresses, US10931624B2, 02/02/21