Years of professional experience
Mehrdad Irani
Vaughan
Summary
With a background spanning over 15 years, I specialize in driving transformative change that harmonizes business objectives with technological advancements. Currently, I hold the role of a seasoned delivery manager, business relationship manager, and cloud solution architect, entrusted with the responsibility of steering and architecting cloud-based solutions.
In addition to my technical expertise, I have a keen understanding of roles vital to successful project delivery and customer satisfaction. As a member of a product team, I ensure that technology solutions are meticulously aligned with customer needs and market trends, driving product innovation and enhancing user experiences.
As part of the Avanade team, I built strong relationships with clients, understood their unique challenges, and provided tailored solutions that drive long-term success and satisfaction.
My leadership philosophy revolves around fostering collaborative environments where every team member feels valued and empowered. I enjoy meaningful interactions, embrace change as a catalyst for growth, and consistently strive to deliver tangible value to individuals and organizations alike.
Overview
15
15
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Manager
Avanade
10.2017 - Current
- As a Manager at Avanade, I served as a trusted advisor, product lead, and customer success manager, guiding clients through their cloud adoption journey while aligning their digital aspirations with business objectives.
- Advised clients on cloud strategies and solutions, and facilitated the identification of market needs and their alignment with our offerings. This involved collaborating with internal and client teams to shape deals, develop solution plans, and craft statements of work (SOW). Also provided pre-sales input, identified potential risks, and ensured that Avanade's solutions met both client expectations and business goals.
- Oversaw the delivery of complex and transformative solutions, ensuring seamless project execution from inception to completion. This included developing solution designs, crafting pricing estimates, and creating tailored roadmaps. By managing project delivery end-to-end, I've consistently ensured client success and satisfaction.
- Identified revenue growth opportunities and collaborated with internal business development (BD) teams to explore new avenues.
- Conducted training sessions for a broader audience interested in virtualization technologies like Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix Cloud, and VMware Horizon Cloud. Successfully trained 180 Avanade team members through a combination of product demonstrations, self-developed document artifacts, video recordings, and curated a global repository of relevant materials.
Technical Lead
CRH
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Involved in multiple projects related to the mergers and acquisitions of several Toronto-based manufacturing, materials, and construction companies by CRH
- Served as a technical lead responsible for facilitating the realization of a centrally managed environment for the acquired entities.
- Participated in architecture, implementation, and workload migration, coupled with the provision of regular updates to leadership teams and the establishment of clear goals for subsequent phases of work.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across various North American cities to integrate Canadian operations into the parent company. They managed a team, offering strategic guidance and assuming roles such as project manager, delivery lead, and subject matter expert (SME).
- Liaised with project accountants and sponsors to devise budgets and determined key success metrics by which performance was measured.
Senior Consultant
IBM
12.2014 - 09.2015
- Led a team of 7 individuals responsible for updating and migrating over 2800 servers distributed across 90 VMware clusters.
- Responsible for creating high-level and low-level solution designs and project plans, developed a comprehensive migration schedule, and served as a liaison between the client and IBM to enable client success.
Technical Consultant
Samuel, Son & Co.
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Helped upgrade to Office 365, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), and System Center Data Protection Manager (SCDPM).
- Created various security, user, and device policies, enabling and migrating approximately 3000 users, 500 servers, and 2 forests, spread across multiple office sites across 4 continents.
- Supported the local IT infrastructure team in building and managing a new data center environment, designed to accommodate Microsoft, Citrix, and VMware servers.
Wintel Systems Administrator
IBM
02.2010 - 09.2012
- Responsible for managing and maintaining the Windows-based server infrastructure within the client organization.
- Installed and configured Windows servers, managed Active Directory, monitored server performance, implemented backup and disaster recovery solutions, monitored and reported on server security, troubleshoot issues, and documented server configurations and procedures.
- Ensured the reliability, security, and performance of the Windows server environment to support the client's business operations.
Education
Infrastructure Specialist - Information Technology
NetSoft College of Technology
Mississauga, ON01.2014
Skills
- Business Relationship Management
- Project Delivery
- Customer Success
- Product Road Mapping
- Solution Architecture
- Pre-Sales Technical Consulting
- Product Management
- Change Management
- People Management
- Management Consulting
Websites
Certification
- Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) - Citrix
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) - VMware
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Enterprise Administrator - Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Server Administrator - Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty - Microsoft
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate - Microsoft
- Leadership Foundations: Leadership Styles and Models - LinkedIn
- Program Management Foundations - LinkedIn
- Technical Product Management - LinkedIn
Priorities
- Project Delivery
- Architecture, Engineering, and Implementation
- Change Enablement
- Team Building
- Managing Relationships
- Training and Coaching
- Communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manager
Avanade
10.2017 - Current
Technical Lead
CRH
12.2015 - 06.2017
Senior Consultant
IBM
12.2014 - 09.2015
Technical Consultant
Samuel, Son & Co.
09.2012 - 09.2013
Wintel Systems Administrator
IBM
02.2010 - 09.2012
Infrastructure Specialist - Information Technology
NetSoft College of Technology
- Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) - Citrix
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) - VMware
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Enterprise Administrator - Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Server Administrator - Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty - Microsoft
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate - Microsoft
- Leadership Foundations: Leadership Styles and Models - LinkedIn
- Program Management Foundations - LinkedIn
- Technical Product Management - LinkedIn
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