Ashish G.
Program Manager - Hybrid Hosting @SLB
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WORK HISTORY
Program Manager - Hybrid Hosting @SLB
England, GB
Data Center Optimization & Network SimplificationOptimized data center contracts and transitioned from private cages to shared environments, reducing costs and footprint. Flattened network architecture to streamline design and enhance cloud connectivity.• Implementation of Edge Infrastructure (Azure Stack HUB & Azure Local)Led deployment of Azure Stack HUB and HCI/Local, replacing legacy infrastructure. Drove insourcing, collaborated with OEMs, and enabled cost-effective, in-house operations.• OT Infrastructure Security (IACS)Deployed SD-WAN, next-gen firewalls, and remote access at industrial sites, ensuring secure OT environments with high availability.• Legacy Virtualization Platform TransitionExecuted strategy to phase out legacy platforms. Led proof-of-concept initiatives, cost-benefit analyses, and migration planning for smooth transition with minimal disruption.• Cloud MigrationMigrated 120+ applications to Azure, reducing on-premise dependency. Managed hybrid solution evaluation, vendor selection, execution, and risk mitigation.• Remote Infrastructure ModernizationDeployed Azure Virtual Desktop to modernize remote rig operations, ensuring performance, user adoption, and long-term support.• Aker-SLB Joint Cloud StrategyDirected Azure migration and Azure Stack HCI rollout across JV sites. Aligned goals with leadership, ensured seamless integration, and empowered teams through training.• IT Synergy & Cloud RoadmapLed strategic initiatives including hypervisor consolidation, backup unification, server image standardization, and vulnerability management.• Strategic US Data Center ExitPlanned exit of SLB’s largest US data center. Led vendor negotiations, platform selection (on-prem, GCVE, AVS, native cloud), and app migration readiness for 190+ systems.• SAP DR ModernizationModernized IBM-hosted SAP environment to improve RTO/RPO. Reviewed SLAs, managed risks, and ensured better disaster recovery performance.
EDUCATION
Madhav Institute of Technology and Sciences
B.E, Computer Science
ABOUT ASHISH G.
Experienced and results-driven technology executive with over 18 years of global experience leading complex, high-impact IT programs across digital transformation, cloud strategy, SAP modernization, and infrastructure operations.I specialize in translating business vision into actionable technology initiatives that deliver measurable results—whether it\'s reducing IT footprint through cloud adoption, modernizing remote infrastructure, or executing one of the world’s largest SAP migrations to Cloud Hypervisors.Throughout my career at Schlumberger, I’ve led multi-million-dollar global programs, while managing cross-functional teams across the UK, India, the Middle East, and the U.S.Key strengths include- Driving technology strategy, program governance, and execution across hybrid and multi-cloud environments - Leading high-performing, globally distributed teams with a focus on mentorship, collaboration, and accountability - Managing internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure aligned delivery and shared business outcomes - Delivering programs on time and within budget while enabling operational excellence and cost efficiencyI’m passionate about enabling innovation at scale, building empowered teams, and delivering programs that move the business forward.
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