Ankit Padegaonkar
Thane
Summary
Results-driven Presales Engineer with over 17 years of experience in solution engineering and a proven ability to deliver impactful results. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive projects from inception to completion, ensuring adaptability and reliability in diverse circumstances. Skilled in problem-solving, systems integration, and customer engagement. Consistently focused on achieving optimal outcomes. Recognized for exceptional communication and analytical skills, contributing significantly to high-performance environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Solutions Engineer (Pre-Sales)
NetApp
09.2020 - Current
- Presales Consultant for Enterprise Accounts in the West region, driving technical strategy, solutioning, and opportunity acceleration.
- Lead discovery, qualification, and technical closure by understanding business outcomes, challenges, and architectural needs.
- Developed custom solution proposals for clients by conducting in-depth needs assessments, resulting in tailored offerings that addressed unique challenges and delivered measurable results.
- Deliver high-impact product demonstrations, EBC workshops, and PoCs to validate solution fit and influence customer decisions.
- Led post-implementation reviews to ensure ongoing alignment between client needs and delivered solutions, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and mutual benefits.
- Partner with account teams and cross-functional groups to ensure successful implementation, technical validation, internal sales hygiene and customer satisfaction.
Solutions Engineer (Pre-Sales)
Dell Technologies
03.2015 - 09.2020
- Presales Consultant for Global Enterprise customers in the West region, driving opportunity qualification, solution architecture, and technical win strategies.
- Engaged customers to understand business challenges and design optimized solutions leveraging Dell Technologies' portfolio.
- Delivered compelling technical presentations, proposals, and executive-level documentation for complex enterprise environments.
- Supported partners with demos and PoCs to showcase technology value and validate solution fit.
- Collaborated with sales teams to build TCO/ROI, helping customers make informed and cost-efficient technology decisions.
Technology Consultant (IMS)
Infosys Ltd.
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Assessed customer storage infrastructure, defined scope of work, estimated effort, and provided expert technical recommendations for solution planning.
- Reduced system downtime with proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for Storage infrastructure.
- Designed and deployed solutions based on customer requirements, evaluated storage technologies, and ensured smooth transition to steady-state operations while meeting SLAs.
- Gathered and analyzed client requirements, identified gaps/risks, and prepared accurate project scope, effort estimates, and risk assessments.
- Mentored team members and prepared complete project documentation, ensuring high-quality delivery and technical excellence.
Sr. System Integration Engineer
Wipro Ltd.
07.2008 - 12.2013
- Led end-to-end project lifecycle activities from a System Integrator perspective including RFP evaluation, solution sizing, architecture planning, gap analysis, scope definition, commercial estimation, deployment, UAT, and handover.
- Designed, installed, and configured enterprise servers and storage platforms across IBM, Sun, NetApp, Dell Technologies, HPE, Cisco, and Fujitsu.
- Deployed and administered operating systems, virtualization platforms, and clustering solutions like RHEL Cluster, IBM HACMP, Sun Cluster, LVM technologies (RHEL, IBM, Sun), Veritas VOlume Manager, and multiple OEM storage arrays.
- Managed SAN environments with Brocade Director series and Cisco MDS switches, ensuring optimal performance, configuration, and reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Rajiv Gandhi Technology University
Bhopal, India05-2008
Skills
- Technical Sales
- Solution Architect
- Customer Engagement
- Strategic Thinking
Accomplishments
- Surpassed FY25 revenue target by 263%, honored with the FY25 APAC Top Sales Award.
- Exceeded FY24 revenue target by 196%, awarded Q2 FY24 Sales Recognition Award and FY24 Most Valuable Player for Enterprise business.
- Achieved the prestigious President's Club for two consecutive years (FY24 & FY25).
- Awarded Gold Award for significant wins in the SMB segment (Q2 FY17).
- Recognized with Gold Award for key marquee wins and outstanding customer relationship management in the West SMB territory (Q4 FY17).
- Recognized with the Best Performer Award for exemplary contribution and customer commitment during the transition phase of the Telstra GSM Project.
- Received high Service Quality Rating (SQR) and exceptional CSAT feedback from Thames Water Utilities Ltd. for outstanding project execution during an onsite engagement.
LANGUAGES
English, Hindi and Marathi
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Name: Ankit Padegaonkar
- Date of Birth: 1986-01-15
- Gender: Male
- Current Location: Mumbai
- Permanent Address: L-1401, Bhoomi Acres Phase 2, Waghbil Road, Near Hiranandani Estate, Thane West - 400615
Timeline
Consulting Solutions Engineer (Pre-Sales)
NetApp
09.2020 - Current
Solutions Engineer (Pre-Sales)
Dell Technologies
03.2015 - 09.2020
Technology Consultant (IMS)
Infosys Ltd.
12.2013 - 03.2015
Sr. System Integration Engineer
Wipro Ltd.
07.2008 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Rajiv Gandhi Technology University