Change & Program Leadership Successfully leads large-scale transformations with strong governance and change management Balances innovation, risk, and operational stability Enterprise Networking LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center networking Global and multi‑site network design and operations High‑availability and resilient network architectures Cloud & Hybrid Connectivity Hybrid cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP) ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, VPN, and peering architectures Cloud network performance and connectivity optimization Network Security & Edge Services Network security architecture and segmentation Zero Trust and SASE networking models Firewall and perimeter security technologies Prisma Access, Zscaler, and Palo Alto Networks product suite Operations & Service Management Network operations and reliability management Incident, problem, and change management Network monitoring, observability, and performance tools IT service management frameworks (ITIL or equivalent) Vendor & Financial Management Carrier, ISP, and network vendor management Contract negotiation and vendor performance oversight Budgeting, forecasting, and total cost of ownership (TCO) Leadership & Communication Technical and executive‑level communication Cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement Hands‑on technical leadership during critical incidents5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386 This role owns the vision, operating model, and outcomes for global connectivity platforms—including LAN, WAN, cloud and hybrid networking, firewall, network access control, and voice—ensuring services are secure, resilient, scalable, and tightly aligned to business priorities across R&D, manufacturing, corporate, and commercial environments.