Pankaj Agrawal

Operations & Customer Experience Leader | Product & Technical Engineering Program Mgt | GTM Launch & New Product Introduction | Cloud SaaS |

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Ciscoex-Polycomex-NetApp

I am an experienced operations leader with expertise in new product introduction and strategic direction for organizations.

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My skills include operational excellence, program management, streamlining processes, developing tools, and aligning global cross-functional teams to ensure impactful launches that are 98% on time. I build strong relationships with customers and vendors and generate multimillion-dollar recurring revenue streams through service monetization strategies. I excel at turning ambiguity into detailed solutions, managing risks, and delivering mitigation strategies across diverse business, technical, and service domains. I serve as a bridge between the business and technical sides of the company. In my free time, I enjoy learning, traveling, and gardening. I have worked and lived in India and the US, giving me a deep understanding of business culture, environment, and regulations in developed and emerging markets. As a former farmer, I know the importance of end-to-end management and timely intervention to ensure high-quality produce, as nature does not tolerate delays. Areas of strength and knowledge include: ++ NPI Program and Project Leadership ++ Technical Engineering Program Management ++ Process Optimization ++ Service Strategy & Support Planning ++ Vendor & Partner Management ++ New Product Introduction /Launch ++ Go-To-Market Strategy / Product Launches ++ Cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) Education: MBA Cornell | MS Telecommunications Engineering Industry Certifications: PMP |CCNA |MSCE |OCP | SCJP | AWS(CCP)

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      2Y 11M
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      1Y 11M
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  4. POLYCOMJOB
    1. Global Product Line Mgr
      1Y 11M

Time in market 20Y 7MOpen 0Closed 6Stints 6

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  1. Job: Cisco — Program Manager, Service Readiness Engineering, Cisco Services · 2007-07 – 2011-12
  2. Job: Polycom — Global Product Line Manager · 2006 – 2007
  3. Job: Cisco — Sr Manager Programs Product Life Cycle, Customer Experience (Data Center Virtualization) · 2015-01 – 2020-06
  4. Job: NetApp — Sr. Engineering & Principal Partner Program Manager - Google Cloud NetApp Volumes (GCNV) · 2022 – 2024
  5. Job: Pure Storage — Head of Launch Operations GTM · 2020 – 2021-12
  6. Job: Cisco — Global Service Delivery & Product Life Cycle Manager · 2011-01 – 2014-12

Skills

Program DirectionConfluenceProject EngineeringAgile MethodologiesTeam AlignmentExecutive PresentationsKey Performance IndicatorsBusiness ReviewsProgram ManagementTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingWirelessProduct ManagementVendor ManagementProblem SolvingPartner Relationship ManagementCommunicationBusiness Performance ManagementExecutive-level CommunicationStrategic Planning

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