Mahesh S Pillai
About Mahesh S Pillai
Mahesh S Pillai is a Tech Lead Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in technology and solution sales, currently working at du in the United Arab Emirates. He has held various roles in data center management and engineering, demonstrating expertise in troubleshooting, networking, and team leadership.
Work at du
Mahesh S Pillai has been employed at du as a Tech Lead Cloud Engineer since 2017. In this role, he manages a team of 10 members to ensure 24/7 operations at the du Data Center cloud platform. His responsibilities include overseeing cloud engineering tasks and ensuring the efficient functioning of the data center's operations. Prior to this position, he worked as a Data Center Engineer at du from 2015 to 2017, where he contributed to the maintenance and support of data center operations.
Work at Ericsson
Mahesh S Pillai has been serving as a Technical Lead for Data Centers at Ericsson since 2015. His role involves overseeing data center operations and ensuring optimal performance of the infrastructure. He has been involved in various projects related to data center management and has accumulated significant experience in this field over the past nine years. His work at Ericsson complements his role at du, enhancing his expertise in cloud and data center technologies.
Education and Expertise
Mahesh S Pillai holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, which he obtained from NIAM between 2011 and 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and solution sales, business development, and client acquisition. He possesses extensive knowledge in troubleshooting various Windows Operating Systems and has a strong understanding of networking devices and security solutions.
Background in IT and Networking
Mahesh S Pillai has a solid background in IT, having worked in various capacities since 2009. He began his career as a Server Administrator at HCL Infosystems Ltd in New Delhi, India, before moving to Dubai. His experience includes managing Microsoft Exchange and mail servers, as well as hands-on work with HP, Oracle, Huawei, and Cisco hardware. He is proficient in firewall technologies and has experience with Active Directory and file permissions.
Achievements in Service Delivery
Before joining du, Mahesh S Pillai worked at Prologix as a Senior Coordinator for Service Delivery from 2014 to 2016. In this role, he was responsible for ensuring effective service delivery processes within the organization. His experience in service delivery has contributed to his current roles, where he applies his skills in managing teams and operations in cloud and data center environments.