Gulbadan S.
About Gulbadan S.
Gulbadan S. is a Senior Pre Sales Solutions Architect at Sandvine, with over a decade of experience in technical sales and project management. He has managed significant budgets and contributed to product development while holding previous roles at notable companies such as Ericsson, HCL Infosystems, MTN, and Rogers Communications.
Work at Sandvine
Gulbadan S. has been serving as a Senior Pre Sales Solutions Architect at Sandvine since 2019. In this role, he supports technical pre-sales requirements discovery and solution strategy creation. He coordinates technical contributions and reviews technical RFI/RFP responses and Statements of Work for proposed solutions. His responsibilities include contributing to product roadmaps and standardized assets based on client feedback, as well as investigating and documenting both client-led and internal proofs of concept with a focus on commercial benefits.
Previous Experience
Before joining Sandvine, Gulbadan S. held various positions in the telecommunications sector. He worked at Rogers Communications as a Senior Product Lead from 2015 to 2019, and at MTN as a Product Expert from 2012 to 2015. Prior to these roles, he served as an Operations Manager at Ericsson India from 2010 to 2012 and as a Customer Sales Engineer at HCL Infosystems Ltd from 2009 to 2010. His extensive experience in these positions has equipped him with a strong foundation in managing technical solutions and client engagements.
Education and Expertise
Gulbadan S. holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Kurukshetra University, which he completed from 2004 to 2008. He further enhanced his qualifications by obtaining an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, studying from 2021 to 2023. His education provides him with a solid technical and managerial background, which supports his current role in pre-sales solutions architecture.
Technical Skills
Gulbadan S. possesses extensive experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. His technical skills enable him to effectively support pre-sales activities and contribute to the development of innovative solutions. He collaborates with channel partners and systems integrators on data center migration strategies, showcasing his ability to integrate technical knowledge with practical business applications.
Budget Management
In his professional capacity, Gulbadan S. has managed a budget of over $20 million for various projects throughout their lifecycle. This experience reflects his capability in overseeing significant financial resources while ensuring project objectives are met. His budget management skills are integral to his role in pre-sales solutions architecture, where financial considerations play a critical role in developing viable solutions for clients.