Amar Gurajapu
( AT&T )
As a telecom technology leader with 25 years of hands-on and strategic experience across AT&T, TeliaSonera, NSN and Ericsson, I specialize in designing and scaling cloud-native, SDN/NFV-powered platforms that bridge business value with engineering excellence and AI/ML. At AT&T, I’ve pioneered the Multi-Cloud Transformation Programs and architected MCOM (Multi Cloud Operation Manager) to unify lifecycle management for 50+ mission-critical services (5G, FirstNet, Mobility) across Azure, AWS and on-premises environments by driving $2.5 M in annual savings and reducing time-to-deploy by 40%.
Over my career I’ve led cross-functional, global teams in techno-functional and leadership roles: from OSS modernization at TeliaSonera to MGCP gateways at Ericsson and IP/NMS solutions for LTE at NSN. I’m also AT&T’s Cybersecurity hardening lead bysecuring 967 applications across a 300+-resource portfolio, and head up the GenAI compliance track under our Chief Security Organization. As LevelUp Champion, I mentor 2,060 colleagues to adopt best practices that directly impact CTO goals.
My core expertise spans cloud computing (Azure, AWS, hybrid), SDN/NFV, cybersecurity, AI/GenAI and DevOps automation. I apply these domains to drive real-world impact by streamlining operations, elevating resilience, and mentoring 300+ professionals worldwide to accelerate career growth and foster inclusive talent pipelines.
Key Achievements
• Multi-Cloud Transformation: Architected and delivered AT&T’s MCOM platform by standardizing deployments for 50+ apps and saving $2.5 M/year.
• Cybersecurity Hardening: Led compliance and risk mitigation for 967 applications with zero major incidents over three years.
• GenAI Compliance Track: Defined and implemented AI security controls in alignment with Chief Security Organization standards.
• LevelUp Champion: Launched a portfolio-wide mentoring framework; mentored 2,060 engineers, boosting certification rates by 60% and reducing onboarding time 30%.
• Global Team Leadership: Orchestrated cross-border engineering programs in Europe, India and the U.S., delivering OSS, NMS and IP solutions for next-gen networks.
Let’s Connect
I’m passionate about solving complex telecom and cloud challenges, fostering cross-disciplinary innovation, and mentoring the next generation of tech leaders. Reach out to discuss how we can collaborate or share insights.
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