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Sidharth Swami

Sidharth Swami

Advisory Solution Consultant
Mumbai

Summary

With over 15 years of experience, including a pivotal role at market leading leading companies, I've led strategic solution consulting across BFSI, manufacturing, and IT sectors. Renowned for blending Virtualization, Hybrid Cloud practices with persuasive public speaking, I've driven digital transformations and fostered significant growth. My expertise in solution design has consistently delivered impactful results.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Advisory Solution Consultant

ServiceNow
12.2023 - Current

As an Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow, I lead solution consulting and technical account management for strategic BFSI customers, contributing to ServiceNow India's banking vertical growth. With over 15 years in solution consulting, I specialize in value-based propositions for complex digital transformation. My expertise includes consultative selling, product demonstrations, PoCs, RFP responses, and technical account management. I excel in creating impactful solution showcases and have deep knowledge of the BFSI, manufacturing, and IT/ITeS sectors.

Regional Technical Sales Consultant - Hybrid Cloud

Gulf Business Machines
03.2022 - 11.2023

In this role, I managed the entire Middle East customer base, positioning Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) solutions and providing technical and consulting services. During my tenure at GBM, I engaged with CXOs and IT Heads to design IT solutions that align with their business needs.

  • Conducted various technical enablement sessions on VCF, ARIA, Tanzu and other SDDC product portfolios.
  • Deployed demos for customers and defined business use cases.
  • Collaborated with sales executives to achieve regional sales targets for profitable growth.
  • Reduced costs and maximized return on investment by effectively applying automation and standardization across IT/business environments.
  • Conducted business development activities for prestigious customers, including roadshows, events, and CXO round tables

Sr Solution Engineer

VMware
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed critical customers across various sectors (BFSI, Retail, Education, Public Sector) from Pune region and engaged with C-Level executives to share strategic insights and future market projections.
  • Orchestrated the deployment of demos and articulated business use cases to customers.
  • Streamlined the execution of enterprise-wide strategic planning, management, and oversight initiatives.
  • Mentored junior team members in best practices and advanced technical concepts, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of competitor offerings and market trends, leveraging insights to inform solution development and positioning strategies.
  • Built strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally, promoting collaboration between different teams.
  • Collaborated with clients to define solution requirements.
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.

Sr. Technical Account Manager

VMware
09.2016 - 02.2021
  • Managed complex customer accounts, ensuring timely resolution of issues and effective communication.
  • Facilitated regular status meetings with clients, keeping them informed on project progress and updates.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions for unique client challenges.
  • Developed customized reports highlighting KPIs relevant for each client account.
  • Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events.

Sr System Consultant

HCL Technologies
10.2013 - 03.2016
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Assisted clients in navigating complex industry challenges, offering expert guidance and strategic recommendations.
  • Implemented best practices to optimize clients'' organizational performance, leading to improved operational efficiency.

Sr System Analyst

EMC
06.2012 - 09.2013

System Administrator

Fujitsu Consulting
09.2009 - 06.2012

Associate Consultant - IT

Seasis Consulting
01.2008 - 08.2009

Education

B. Tech - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

College of Engineering & Management
Kapurthala Town, India
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Presentations
  • Public Speaking
  • DevOps Practices
  • Solution Design
  • Virtualization Technologies
  • Accomplishments

      GBM- HPC (Hundred Percent Club) award winner for FY22

      VMware- 4 x Awarded as MVP (Most Valuable Professional) Q4 FY18, Q1 FY20, Q4FY20, Q2FY22

      VMUG Pune Steering committee / organiser (@vmugpune)

      Conducted GBM+VMware SDDC roadshow for Middle East

      Blog at htps://vrealize.wordpress.com | https://blogs.vmware.com/virtualblocks/2019/12/07/five-tips-byo-vsan-cluster/

      vExpert 2018 – 2024, vExpert PRO 2023

    Certification

    GCP - Associate Cloud Engineer

    Timeline

    Advisory Solution Consultant

    ServiceNow
    12.2023 - Current

    GCP - Associate Cloud Engineer

    07-2022

    VMware - VCP-DCV2022

    05-2022

    Regional Technical Sales Consultant - Hybrid Cloud

    Gulf Business Machines
    03.2022 - 11.2023

    Sr Solution Engineer

    VMware
    02.2021 - 03.2022

    AWS - Solution Architect Associate

    10-2020

    VMware - VCIX-DCV

    02-2020

    Sr. Technical Account Manager

    VMware
    09.2016 - 02.2021

    Sr System Consultant

    HCL Technologies
    10.2013 - 03.2016

    Sr System Analyst

    EMC
    06.2012 - 09.2013

    System Administrator

    Fujitsu Consulting
    09.2009 - 06.2012

    Associate Consultant - IT

    Seasis Consulting
    01.2008 - 08.2009

    B. Tech - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

    College of Engineering & Management
    04.2001 -
    Sidharth SwamiAdvisory Solution Consultant