Girish N.

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DISC Type : C

AVP-Cloud Technology & Infrastructure at Jio

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Girish is the AVP of Cloud Technology & Infrastructure at Jio, leading the development of an AI-powered cloud ecosystem. He specializes in Telco Cloud, Redhat OpenStack/OpenShift, and Kubernetes. Colleagues describe him as a technically sound, hardworking, and detail-oriented manager who is an inspiration to his team, guiding them in the right way.

Outside of his core responsibilities, Girish is deeply committed to continuous learning and professional development. He frequently completes courses to sharpen his skills in emerging areas like generative AI and cloud services, as well as soft skills such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and effective leadership strategies, reflecting a holistic approach to his career growth.

He has completed specialized training in structured thinking methodologies, including Edward de Bonos “Six Thinking Hats”.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Negotiator

Information Seeker

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.  They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.

Topics They Care About

AI-Powered Cloud
He is currently developing an AI-powered cloud and orchestration ecosystem at Jio and recently completed a course on AI-driven cloud solutions.
Telco Cloud Transformation
His work involves implementing Telco Cloud using Redhat OpenStack, OpenShift, and Kubernetes for efficient network function onboarding.
5G Infrastructure
His background includes leading the planning and deployment of FTTx and LTE/5G backhaul infrastructure for Jio's wireline network.

Media Appearances

Girish has no verified media appearances

Work History

2023
AVP-Cloud Technology & Infrastructure at Jio
2018 - 2023
Dy CTO Wireline (FTTx,ENT & LTE 4G/NR 5G Backhaul) at Jio
2015 - 2018
Lead - Core Services & Automation (SDN NFV) at Jio
2011 - 2013
Senior Manager - Enterprise & Carrier Business Technology at Vodafone
2008 - 2015
NSS/Core Head ( CS & PS /Switching, IN-VAS ) at Vodafone

Education

2023 - 2024
PGP in Cloud Computing & DevOps from Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
1996 - 1999
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University (SRTMU), Nanded

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Insights For Selling To Girish

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing

DONT's

  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Girish is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Girish

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Girish move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Girish take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Girish

Personality Compatibility


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