Unlock Cloud Success with 12+ Years in Program Management

Unlock Cloud Success with 12+ Years in Program ManagementUnlock Cloud Success with 12+ Years in Program Management

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VIVEK SHANKAR

• 2d

What 12+ Years in Cloud Program Management Taught Me

Over the last 12+ years, I have worked with global cloud ecosystems including AWS and Microsoft, helping partners navigate complex program requirements, funding programs, customer onboarding, reporting, governance, and operational execution.

Some common challenges I help organizations solve:

✅ AWS Program Operations Setup

✅ Partner Funding Program Management

✅ MAP, OLA and Cloud Migration Program Coordination

✅ Stakeholder Management Across Sales, Delivery and OEM Teams

✅ Executive Reporting and Governance

✅ Process Optimization and Program Tracking

Many organizations focus heavily on technical execution but struggle with operational governance, partner engagement, reporting accuracy, and program adoption.

This is where structured program management creates measurable business impact.

Currently open to consulting opportunities related to:

• Cloud Program Management

• Partner Operations

• PMO Setup

• AWS Ecosystem Programs

• Business Operations Optimization

Feel free to connect if your organization needs help building scalable cloud program operations.

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VIVEK SHANKAR

• 2d

Led end-to-end AWS partner programs including MAP, OLA, DPL, RAPID, MCL and other cloud adoption initiatives across multiple regions.

Managed customer onboarding, partner engagement, governance, executive reporting, funding program coordination and operational delivery.

Collaborated with AWS teams, partners, sales, delivery and leadership stakeholders to ensure successful program execution and business outcomes.

Key responsibilities included:

• Program governance and stakeholder management

• AWS partner operations

• Executive reporting and KPI tracking

• Customer nomination and onboarding management

• Process optimization and operational excellence

• Cross-functional coordination between business and technical teams

• Cloud migration program support and execution

AWS Program Management Claude Google Gemini

VIVEK SHANKAR

• 2d

Coordinated AWS MAP and OLA migration initiatives for customers by managing onboarding, governance, stakeholder communication, executive reporting, migration readiness activities, and program execution. Worked closely with AWS teams, partners, and customer stakeholders to improve cloud adoption outcomes and ensure smooth program delivery.

AWS Cloud Infrastructure

Giga Chalauri

• May 31

Tour Management System

I architected, designed, and implemented a cloud-connected desktop ERP for a major Georgian tourism firm to automate complex logistics. Built a robust hotel booking engine and vendor management workflow with strict validation algorithms to eliminate scheduling conflicts. • Stack: Advanced Java, AWS RDS (Cloud Database), SQL • Key Features: Internal corporate mailing/messaging system, real-time resource validation, tour routing engine, and multi-format data export (PDF/Excel).