Hafeez Sherief
Cloud Network Supply Planning || Telecom Network Implementation || Network Migration & Optimization || CCNP || ITIL ||
- Role
- Sr Network Planner, Network Supply Planning, Cloud Operations and Innovations at Microsoft
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Hafeez Sherief
Telecommunication professional with over 20 years of experience in planning & implementing Telecom/IT DC/Core and Transport Networks; Experience in Nokia/Cisco/Huawei platforms in LAN/WAN technologies; Deep understanding of telecommunication and cloud technology with focus on delivering Projects/solutions.
Experience
Sr Network Planner, Network Supply Planning, Cloud Operations and Innovations
Nov 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Develop approaches and provide advanced technical guidance on building mid and long range regional integrated network infrastructure master plans for new and existing DC regions that include Gateways, Edges, DCs and Metro/WAN connectivity.Lead regional network capacity planning of azure regions in India to support cost-effective, resilient and latency sensitive DC networks, following azure cloud design principles.Align and maintain network capacity supply intelligence to drive optimal long-term network plans, to support global data center network infrastructure scaling, by aligning cross functional inputs of land/lease, energy, engineering designs and network components into scalable, actionable roadmaps.Drive key decisions to ensure alignment on Data Center Network infrastructure plans by influencing stakeholders across regions. Establish systematic processes for creating, maintaining, tracking, and reporting project progress/status.Initiate network infrastructure sourcing signals to acquisition teams by integrating with various DC capacity demand and supply planning organizations along with other engineering and business groups.Drive process enhancements to eliminate gaps and maintain consistent planning practices, delivering high quality solutions across different geographies.Drive development of tools and systems requirement for network infrastructure planning/tracking, collaborating with cloud innovation engineering teams.Serve as a single source of truth and key interface between cross functional teams for Infrastructure sourcing and deployment.Experience in data analysis, leveraging query languages, AI-driven prompts and reporting tools to drive strategic, data-informed planning decisions.
Education
University of Calicut
Bachelor of Technology, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
2000 — 2004
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