• Leading strategic sourcing for Meta’s most critical AI/ML infrastructure programs with ownership of liquid cooling and thermal commodity categories.

• Driving supply chain readiness for hyperscale AI data center deployments through supplier strategy, capacity planning, and risk mitigation.

• Expertise in supplier negotiations, long-term agreements, TCO optimization, and scaling advanced infrastructure technologies globally.

• Proven success aligning engineering roadmaps, manufacturing readiness, and supplier execution from NPI through mass production.

• Strong background in supplier development, performance management, and building resilient supply ecosystems for fast-growth environments.

• Passionate about enabling the future of AI through world-class infrastructure operations and sourcing excellence.

• Experienced leader adept at managing supply chain teams to oversee original design manufacturers (ODMs) and suppliers for Meta's Compute & Storage Program (Gen AI), Data Centre Spares, Technologies & Commodities, and Hardware Engineering.

• Responsible for facilitating New Product Introduction (NPI), Asset Management, and Mass Production teams within the organization.

• Highly collaborative professional with a proven track record of working closely with cross-functional partners to lead, execute, and manage suppliers throughout the strategic sourcing process.

• Instrumental in developing an ordering portal (ERP) for efficient Performance & Capacity management.

• Drove on-time delivery (OTD) metrics by efficiently monitoring and tracking server rack deliveries, handling ~2500 racks per month through the Capacity Ordering Portal (ERP) for data centers.

• Proactively engaged with capacity engineering teams to review data center consumption, identify issues, and implement data-driven supply chain solutions.

• Collaborated with sourcing managers and commodity planning teams to optimize inventory levels and drive cost-saving strategies.

• Coordinated supplier interface with internal stakeholders for all RFI, RFP, and RFQ's while partnering with engineers to drive sourcing decisions.

• Actively evaluated demand and supply drivers, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity, meet inventory buffer targets, and manage lead times effectively.

• Collaborate with sourcing managers and commodity planning teams to optimize inventory levels efficiently.

• Responsible for evaluating and testing new sourcing, workbench, and procure-to-pay tools, utilizing data and process optimization techniques to drive zero-touch automation and achieve significant cost savings through operational analysis.

Tools : Tableau, MS Project, VBA, Advanced MS Excel, Power BI, DCIM, DC360, SAP

Collaborated with MSFT's Modern Sourcing team to develop design principles for enhancing the buying process through the utilization of AI and Machine Learning.

• Managed a $5M cell site build and integration project encompassing 500 sites across California as a key contributor to T-Mobile's 3G to 4G modernization initiative. Successfully upgraded 3000 series Network and switch cabinets for enhanced performance.

• Actively involved in planning and developing project roadmaps in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring effective scheduling and resource management to meet project requirements.

• Actively involved in material tracking via the ERICOL - SAP ERP system to optimize material flow and maintain adequate inventory, ensuring a seamless supply chain for Ericsson.

• Developed and implemented dual sourcing strategies to mitigate risks, reduce dependency, and ensure capacity in response to increasing demand.

• Managed technical resources and vendors for clients across diverse industries including Auto, Telecom, Light Industry, Health Care, and Service, leading a $2 million nationwide project.

• Oversaw an offshore recruiting team of 30 members while collaborating with MSPs like Volt and Agile 1 to ensure successful project execution.

• Developed marketing strategies and crafted strategic resource planning roadmaps for NBTY. - - Collaborated closely with recruiting teams to achieve milestones and ensure seamless operations through effective resource planning.

• Project Management

• Stakeholder and Vendor Management

• Strategic Sourcing

• Category Planning & Strategy

• Experience moving from strategy to execution and delivering results

• Logistics/ Asset Management

• Negotiations

• Resource Management