Amit Shinde

About Amit Shinde

Strategic Outsourcing & Solution Architect | Innovator in Client-Centric Strategies & As-a-Service Offerings | Excellence in Delivery & Growth Enablement Client Solution Architect | Strategic Outsourcing Expert | AI Generalist Enthusiast | Growth Enabler at IBM Services As an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic outsourcing and client solution architecture, I specialize in delivering tailored, customer-centric solutions that drive growth and long-term success. I bring deep expertise across project management, strategic planning, pricing, resourcing, and service delivery excellence—paired with a strong foundation in emerging AI capabilities.As an AI Generalist Enthusiast, I actively explore and apply the latest advancements in artificial intelligence to enhance solution design, streamline delivery, and unlock new value for clients. My current AI toolkit includes hands-on experience with Grok, Napkin, Leonardo AI, Perplexity, Gamma, NotebookLM, Sora, and Numerous—leveraging these tools for ideation, automation, visual storytelling, content synthesis, and scenario planning.I thrive on orchestrating complex projects—managing every detail from planning and pricing to resource optimization and seamless execution. My approach ensures strategic alignment with client goals while promoting innovation, operational excellence, and measurable impact. Passionate about building enduring client relationships, I pioneer creative solutions that fuel business transformation.

Experience

1. Solution Design - Technology Lifecycle Services - Ibm

   IBM

   Aug 2011 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   With a robust background in Strategic Outsourcing and Cloud Services Sales at IBM Services, I\'ve globally propelled growth through customer-centric solutions, fostering strong client ties, and creating opportunities. My proficiency includes implementing advanced technologies like IoT, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, FaaS, DbaaS, and Analytics IBM Watson Solution, along with Open-Source Software (OSS) Migration Services, to enhance the customer ecosystem. Employing a comprehensive project management approach, I oversee planning, pricing, resourcing, and delivery, ensuring alignment with client expectations.In my role, I\'ve consistently met IBM Services targets for ISA within the allocated budget, achieving business standards for various solutions and services. I excel in cost estimation, encompassing all P&L impacting elements, and innovate As-a-Service offerings to differentiate IBM in the market. I conduct thorough opportunity and service management analysis using Minitab & JMP, employing DMAIC & DMADV methodologies. Notably, I\'ve promoted IBM Saas and PaaS offerings such as Watson Query, Watson Studio, Watson Discovery, Watson Assistant, Database as a Service, Storage as a Service, and Virtual Machine as a Service.My results-oriented approach and strategic prowess in planning, execution, and delivery have paved a successful career path in Strategic Outsourcing and Services Sales. I remain dedicated to providing exceptional solutions that drive growth for IBM Services while delivering value to clients.

Education

• Father Agnel School

  HSC-Higher Secondary School - MAHARASHTRA BOARD, Science

• Father Agnel School

  SSC-Secondary School Certificate - MAHARASHTRA BOARD

• KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electronics and Telecommunication

  2003

• Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS)

  Masters in Marketing Management, Marketing

  2011