Viswanath G.

About Viswanath G.

I bring 14+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure Management, Migration, and Compliance, with proven expertise in AI Datacenter operations, strategic planning, complex transformation programs, Cloud Modernization, and Identity Consolidation engagements.As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) and Delivery Lead, I have successfully driven large-scale transformation initiatives, collaborating with global teams across the US and EMEA. My ability to lead cross-functional and cross-cultural teams has been instrumental in ensuring timely delivery of business-critical projects that align with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations. Specialist in driving the build-out of high-density AI Datacenter infrastructure, managing the integration of specialized compute (GPUs), InfiniBand fabrics, and ultra-low latency networking to support large-scale model training.I have Deep hands-on experience managing physical network infrastructure, including Cisco Nexus, Arista, and Juniper platforms, ensuring 99.9% reliability for mission-critical manufacturing and lab facilities.My core competencies include:Network design & implementation for enterprise and cloud migrationsSoftware-defined networking technologies (SDN, SD-WAN, SASE)Program & project leadership for transformation and migration initiativesCloud modernization and network provisioning for hybrid/multi-cloud environmentsCybersecurity solutions (Cisco ISE, ASA, FTD, Palo Alto)Collaboration with vendor & technical teams to deliver optimal solutionsProgram & Project Leadership: Managing multi-region programs, leading delivery teams, and engaging stakeholders for alignment and success.I hold industry-recognized certifications, including CCNA, CCNP, DCACI, JNCIA, Azure AZ-900, and ITIL v4 Foundation, and bring additional expertise in Wireless, Cisco ACI, DevOps tools, and Power BI reporting.Successfully led the Rack Inventory Stockpile Elimination (RISE) program, identifying and reclaiming $129M in dead investment capital by streamlining rack deployment cycles from 67 days to 11 days globally.Passionate about datacenter transformation, cloud modernization, and secure network design, I thrive on enabling enterprises to achieve efficient, scalable, and future-ready IT infrastructure.

Experience

1. Infrastructure Delivery Lead Microsoft

   HCLTech

   Jun 2025 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   Plan, execute, and manage end-to-end IT network projects across Microsoft’s Surface, Xbox, and HoloLens labs and manufacturing facilities. • I lead network strategy for Microsoft’s global manufacturing factory infrastructure, drive the end-to-end execution of critical programs that ensure our manufacturing sites are highly connected, secure, and future-ready. • Track timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope. • Serve as the primary point of contact between business teams, IT engineers, and leadership. • Align project goals with business priorities and communicate status, risks, and resolutions clearly to stakeholders. • Identify potential risks and roadblocks in network operations or project delivery. • Escalate critical issues and coordinate resolution efforts with L1, L2, and L3 support teams. • Ensure adherence to ITIL processes, SLA compliance, and security policies across all projects. • Review and approve process changes, network upgrades, and new deployments at datacenter. • Planned and executed expansion of AI datacenter infrastructure to support increased compute, storage, and networking requirements. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deploy high-performance servers, GPUs, and networking equipment efficiently. • My work spans from Zero Trust enablement, WAN/LAN modernization, and cross-regional deployments, accelerates production readiness and enables the strategic expansion of Microsoft’s factory ecosystem.• Serve as the strategic liaison with senior leaders within Microsoft and customer to Build trust by communicating roadmap clarity, surfacing blockers transparently. • Maintain detailed documentation of processes, escalations, and resolutions in Knowledge Management (KM) systems. • Identify opportunities to streamline operations, reduce downtime, and improve network reliability.

Education

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Skills

• Rip
• Routing Protocols
• Bgp
• Eigrp
• Ospf
• Phython