Aparajita Jas

GTM Leader | Cloud & Compute AI Infrastructure | Scaling through Strategic Partnerships

San Francisco1.8k followers
Amazon Web Services (AWS)ex-Nutanixex-VMware Inc.

Seasoned AI Infrastructure Leader with over 18 years of experience across AWS, Cisco, and Intel, specializing in managing scaling multi-billion dollar P&Ls for Infrastructure and Cloud Compute portfolio.

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Expert at accelerating the adoption of custom CPU/GPU architectures through repeatable GTM frameworks and strategic AI/ISV partnerships that have delivered $$$ in incremental co-sell revenue. Proven track record in executing complex platform-level engagements and leading specialist teams to increase pipeline velocity and drive measurable top-line impact across global digital and AI-native Core strengths include:• Product strategy and go-to-market execution• Revenue growth and business development• Strategic partnerships and stakeholder alignment• Team building and talent development• Technical leadership connecting customer requirements to drive engineering roadmapConsistently delivered impact by combining deep infrastructure and platform expertise with strong business judgment. Recognized as a connector across sales, product and engineering to drive clarity, alignment, and results at scale.

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  1. AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)JOB
    1. Head of GTM Strategy for C…
      2Y 3M
    2. Principal GTM Strategy and…
      3Y 2M
    3. Senior GTM Outbound Produc…
      2Y 3M
  2. NUTANIXJOB
    1. Principal Product Line Mkt…
      1Y 2M
  3. VMWAREJOB
    1. Product Line Mktg Mgr
      1Y 5M
  4. CISCOJOB
    1. Senior Product Mgr
      1Y 10M
    2. Product Mgr
      1Y 1M
  5. NOVI MEDICINEJOB
    1. Product Management Project
      2M
  6. A.T. KEARNEYJOB
    1. Management Consulting Asso…
      2M
  7. INTEL CORPORATIONJOB
    1. Senior Design Automation E…
      5Y 3M
    2. Business Operation Analyst…
      7M

Time in market 20Y 5MOpen 5Closed 10Stints 15

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  1. Job: Amazon Web Services (AWS) — Head of GTM Strategy for Compute Infrastructure for North America (Head of GTM Engineering) · 2024-07 – present · 2y 1mo — Global growth and scale: Led and managed a high-performing GTM organization of Specialists and Solution Architects, orchestrating the global strategy for a $3B ARR compute infrastructure portfolio. Delivered 50% YoY revenue growth by engineering specialized sales motions, successfully scaling AWS’s custom silicon (ARM) and hybrid cloud footprint. • Scaling product through ISV Partnerships: Drove $$$M incremental in-year revenue through strategic ISV partnerships, scaling AWS service adoption across EC2 Compute Infrastructure. Established technical validation and co-sell programs with major application ISVs (Databricks, Anyscale) and onboarded 15+ specialist partners. Delivered $$$M in partn…
  2. Job: Amazon Web Services (AWS) — Principal GTM Strategy and Business Development · 2021-10 – 2024 · 2y 3mo
  3. Job: Nutanix — Principal Product Line Marketing Manager · 2018-04 – 2019-06 · 1y 2mo — Led core Product Marketing activities for Nutanix Xi Cloud Services– comprehensive end-to-end marketing initiatives including customer briefings, messaging, demand generation, nurturing leads , sales and channel enablement/training, developing creative marketing assets, evangelizing new product ideas, leading product launches working with cross-functional teams. Develop thought leadership content and present in partner and Nutanix conferences. Project manage cross-functional initiatives, evangelize product to drive interest in product early access programs, launches, communications and materials (including posts and best practices) with Sales and partners globally (e.g., set a plan, deadl…
  4. Job: VMware Inc. — Product Line Marketing Manager · 2016-10 – 2018-03 · 1y 5mo — Led GTM strategy, pricing & packaging, positioning, messaging, sales enablement initiatives for virtualized SaaS offerings in vCloud Air and Cloud Management groups. Led product launch of VMware’s flagship hybrid cloud service Cloud Foundation on vCloud Air and Block storage offering
  5. Job: Cisco — Senior Product Manager · 2014-11 – 2016-09 · 1y 10mo — Product Manager for Catalyst switches & the Enterprise IoT product(s), smart lighting and AV media streaming Led initiatives in pricing, positioning, go-to market collateral development, product strategy, market share and competitive analysis across the Catalyst access switching portfolio • Led ecosystem development and partner management for audio video bridging, supporting GTM activities • Driven Enterprise IoT strategy including product roadmap,supporting pilot programs, hackathons and building the ecosystem for integrating connected devices, sensors, management and cloud
  6. Job: Cisco — Product Manager · 2013-09 – 2014-10 · 1y 1mo — • Managed P&L ownership driving short term and long range forecasting for a $2B product line • Created business case for a $90M runrate a year switch which would fulfill a potential gap in portfolio • Led the initiative for larger Switching group for Cisco One, a solution for software license de-layering, product/service bundling and including as-a-Service consumption model estimated to bring in $100M-$200M of incremental revenues over 5 years • Delivered Executive briefings (EBC) for customers/partners explaining product features, positioning, use cases • Promoted products at trade shows/events (such as Cisco Live and regional road shows) • Led initiatives in MBA recruiting and pr…
  7. Job: Novi Medicine — Product Management Project · 2013-01 – 2013-03 · 2 mo — Assessing market opportunity and orchestrating Go-To market strategy for remote diagnosis and plan-of-care for skin conditions using validated teledermatology methods
  8. Job: A.T. Kearney — Management Consulting Associate · 2012-06 – 2012-08 · 2 mo — Developed strategy for consolidating purchasing of Corporate Services for a Fortune 500 food and beverage company Gained leadership buy-in to go into negotiations with down-selected suppliers Delivered incremental cost savings of up to 8% amounting to $6 M over the next 3 years
  9. Job: Intel Corporation — Senior Design Automation Engineer, Microprocessor Server Development · 2006-05 – 2011-08 · 5y 3mo — Managed technology infrastructures for Microprocessor Server Group. Deployed project design database, successfully leveraging methodology from other projects Managed technology support for internal customers for global cross-functional teams Implemented quality assurance processes critical for product release resolving design issues
  10. Job: Intel Corporation — Business Operation Analyst, Smartphone Product Marketing · 2010-06 – 2011-01 · 7 mo — Implemented new process to streamline functions for interfacing with customers Reduced processing time by 50%, helping scale up operations for a growth business
  11. Job: Amazon Web Services (AWS) — Senior GTM Outbound Product Manager · 2019-06 – 2021-09 · 2y 3mo
  12. School: Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management — Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy and Marketing
  13. School: McCormick School of Engineering — Masters, Design and Operations
  14. School: The University of Texas at Dallas — Master of Science - MS, Computer Science
  15. School: University of Kalyani — B. Tech, Computer Science and Engineering

Skills

Cloud ComputingProduct ManagementProduct MarketingCompetitive AnalysisAnalyticsMarket ResearchManagement ConsultingGo-to-market StrategyProduct DevelopmentMarketing StrategyMarketing ManagementProgram ManagementProblem SolvingCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategyManagementBusiness DevelopmentStart-upsBusiness StrategyLeadership

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