Anindya Panda, BE, MBA

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Lead Product Management & Develop • Connected Solutions • AWS Cloud, AI & Robotics at AT&T

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

Anindya is a Solutions Architect and Product Management Lead at AT&T with over 17 years of experience in telecommunications. He specializes in designing scalable cloud solutions on AWS and Azure, focusing on 5G, AI, and robotics. Colleagues describe him as personable, collaborative, and energetic, with strong technical and business acumen.

Beyond his professional work, Anindya is committed to civic engagement. He has volunteered as a community development coordinator for Child Rights and You and served as a distribution assistant at the North Texas Food Bank, demonstrating a passion for supporting community well-being.

He was recently honored for his expertise in IT and consulting with inclusion in Marquis Whos Who for 2024.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Cloud Architecture
He has over a decade of experience designing and implementing secure, cost-effective cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and VMWare for major companies like AT&T, Toyota, and DISH.
5G & ORAN
His roles at AT&T, DISH, and Ericsson have involved architecting and delivering 5G projects, including implementing Dish 5G SA and ORAN AWS solutions.
AI & Robotics
His current role at AT&T focuses on developing connected solutions involving AWS Cloud, AI, and Robotics, supported by his AWS Certified AI Practitioner certification.

Media Appearances

PandaAI – Podcast on Spotify (hosted by Anindya Panda, Lead Product Management at AT&T). Featured in Spotify

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Work History

9-2025
Lead Product Management & Develop • Connected Solutions • AWS Cloud, AI & Robotics at AT&T
1-2025 - 7-2025
AWS Cloud Architect at Toyota North America
5-2024 - 12-2024
Cloud Architecture Consultant at INFOVINE LABS LLC
8-2023 - 4-2024
Principal AWS Cloud Engineer at DISH Network
4-2021 - 7-2023
E2E Solutions Architect/Solutions Manager Cloud Native Orchestration and Automation at Ericsson

Education

1-2018 - 12-2019
Master of Business Administration from Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2007 - 2008
GMPIT - General Management Program for IT Industry from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

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Insights For Selling To Anindya

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anindya is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Anindya

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Anindya move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Anindya take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Anindya

Personality Compatibility


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