Iman Nandi

I'm

About

I am a Solutions Architect. My understanding of the hardware and software aspects of technology is developed through my work experience, course experience, research experience, my experience leading a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team, and teaching myself. My goal is to be able to obtain a strong knowledge of my field so I can impact innovative products as an influencer for solutions related to engineering devices and software applications. Eventually, I intend to become a technical lead in my field that carries out projects of my own. Having a business aspect to my education enables this goal and allows me to be a balanced and informed communicator that can bridge engineering and business people's initiatives together.

Solutions Architect Leader

Goal:

  • Become a technical thought leader and entrepreneur in the engineering world for innovative projects with engineering devices and software applications.

    • Skills

    Sample Software Skills Developed from Projects (Work | School | Research | Hackathons):

    AWS, C, C++, C#, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Python, Java, MATLAB, NI Multisim/LabView/TestStand, Linux, GitHub/Perforce/TFS/Bitbucket (repository management), Android Studio (mobile development), Jira/Trello, AWS CDK/SAM

    Resume

    I am a Solutions Architect. My understanding of the hardware and software aspects of technology is developed through my work experience, course experience, research experience, my experience leading a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team, and teaching myself. My goal is to be able to obtain a strong knowledge of my field so I can impact innovative products as an influencer for solutions related to engineering devices and software applications. Eventually, I intend to become a technical lead in my field that carries out projects of my own. Having a business aspect to my education enables this goal and allows me to be a balanced and informed communicator that can bridge engineering and business people's initiatives together.

    Summary

    Solutions Architect

    Solutions Architect Leader ☁️ | Generative AI Thought Leader || Former AWS Startup SA

    Education

    Master's Degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering (M.Eng.)

    2019 - 2020

    Cornell University

    Grade: 3.97/4.00 (GPA)

    Activities and societies: Cornell Taekwondo Team for Eastern Collegiate Taekwondo Conference (ECTC)

    Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Engineering Major (B.S.E.)

    2015 - 2019

    University of Massachusetts Lowell

    Grade: 3.93/4.00 (GPA), Summa Cum Laude with Honors

    Activities and societies: Tau Beta Pi (TBP) Engineering Honors Society, Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) Engineering Honors Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Honors Society, Order of the Engineer, Honors Ambassador Council, University Orchestra

    Professional Experience

    Senior Solutions Architect

    October 2023 - Present

    Mission, a CDW Company

    Startup Solutions Architect

    Jul 2022 - October 2023

    Innovative Solutions

    • As a key technical member of the business development and sales team, I ensure long-term success in building/migrating applications, software, and services onto the AWS cloud platform.
    • Cross-functionally partner with customers, sales, and delivery to create solutions that address customer business problems and accelerate the adoption of AWS services.
    • Build and maintain technical trusted advisor relationships with all levels in an organization, from technical experts to senior executives
    • Lead sessions with business and technical experts to deeply understand their needs while soliciting and documenting requirements

    Startup Solutions Architect

    Aug 2020 - Jul 2022

    Amazon Web Services (AWS)

    • Worked with startup customers to build relationships that will benefit them for effectively integrating with AWS cloud services across a variety of applications.
    • Drove successful outcomes as a technical enabler for AWS Greenfield Startup Migration Accelerator Program (MAP) size sales deals ($2M+), among several others, working alongside numerous AWS Account Managers .
    • Presented at AWS scaled events (1:many engagements), both in-person at AWS re:Invent Loft 2021 and AWS Summits in 2022, and virtually at AWS webinars, fireside chats, and immersion days.
    • Mentored the first AWS Impact Accelerator startup cohort for underrepresented founders in 2022, as well as AWS Academy Cloud Foundations (ACF) students in 2021.

    Contact

    Let's chat about tech and cool opportunities! You can reach me at [email protected].

    Location:

    Greater Seattle Area