VP Technology · Bank of America · Houston, TX

Building the
infrastructure
that runs AI.

Dual CCIE #12172 · GenAI · Multicloud · Enterprise at Scale

20+ years architecting enterprise infrastructure — from the deepest layers of network engineering to pioneering Generative AI, Agentic AI, and multi-cloud platforms at Fortune 500 scale.

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Imran Tauqir
VP of Global Technology
Bank of America · Greater Houston
20+
Yrs Exp.
15+
Certs
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Expertise

What I Build

At the intersection of deep engineering credibility and executive leadership — converting complex business imperatives into scalable, future-proof technology platforms.

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AI-Ready Enterprise Infrastructure
Next-gen data center fabrics, multicloud architectures, and automation frameworks purpose-built for AI/ML and GenAI workloads at Fortune 500 scale.
AristaCiscoAVDZero-Touch
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Generative AI & Agentic Systems
LLM engineering, Agentic AI design, and AI governance and risk frameworks tailored for regulated enterprise environments.
LLM EngineeringAgentic AIAI Governance
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Secure Multi-Cloud Platforms
AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid architectures with zero-trust security at the core — designed for reliability, compliance, and scale.
AWSAzureGCPZero-Trust
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Infrastructure Automation
Enterprise-grade automation with Python, Ansible, and AVD — enforcing infrastructure-as-code standards across thousands of network devices.
PythonAnsibleIaCAVD
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AI Transformation Strategy
Guiding organizations through AI adoption — aligning Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI, and Microsoft Foundry with real business goals.
CopilotAzure AIChange Mgmt
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High-Performance Teams
Building cross-functional engineering organizations delivering complex, high-stakes programs on time and at scale across global enterprises.
CxO EngagementOrg DesignEnablement
Career

20+ Years
of
Building.

From network engineering at Cisco to leading AI-ready infrastructure at Bank of America — a journey through the deepest layers of enterprise technology.

Jul 2024
Present
Current Role
Vice President of Global Technology
Bank of America
Led a multi-million-dollar data center modernization program migrating legacy infrastructure to a next-gen AI-ready Arista fabric — cutting deployment cycle time by 60% and bringing 3 net-new AI/ML revenue-generating products to production. Championed enterprise-grade automation built on AVD, Python, and Ansible across thousands of network devices.
Nov 2023
Jul 2024
Principal Consultant
Wired360
Architected next-generation data center and multi-cloud environments across Arista and Cisco fabrics — reducing network provisioning time by 40%+ and influencing multi-million-dollar infrastructure investment decisions.
Sep 2021
Oct 2023
Sr. Solutions Architect
NTT Global Networks · Houston, TX
Engaged CxO and VP-level executives translating complex business requirements into network architecture strategies. Reduced project delivery gaps by 30%+ and authored enterprise-grade SOWs for large-scale global solutions.
Apr 2020
Sep 2021
Senior Network Architect
Digital States Inc · Houston, TX
Designed and integrated the Customer Cloud Platform on AWS, managed hybrid cloud connectivity, and led Infrastructure as Code development using Azure ARM templates and automation tools.
Aug 2019
Mar 2020
Network Security Architect
IBM · Houston, TX
Directed comprehensive network redesign across 360+ locations for a major oil & gas client — deploying Versa SD-WAN on Azure, Zscaler tunnels, and Aruba LAN/WLAN solutions managed via Ansible Tower.
Jul 2015
Jul 2016
Consulting Systems Engineer
Juniper Networks · Toronto, Canada
Pre-sales architecture for Canada's top five banks and Morgan Stanley. Evaluated and recommended technology approaches, generated incremental revenue through strategic customer engagement.
2004
2015
Senior Network Consulting Engineer
Cisco Systems · 11 Years · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11 years delivering large-scale network design, data center migrations, cloud & virtualization — supporting multi-million-dollar projects across government and enterprise clients including STC and Saudi Hollandi Bank.
Credentials

Certifications &
Qualifications

Spanning network engineering, cloud, security, and AI — credentials earned across two decades of continuous learning.

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AI Transformation Leader
Microsoft · AB-731
AI
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AI Business Professional
Microsoft · AB-730
AI
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Google Cloud Digital Leader
Google Cloud
Cloud
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Aviatrix ACE — MultiCloud Network Professional
Aviatrix
Multicloud
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Generative AI 2025 Executive Briefing
Executive Program
GenAI
🤖
Agentic AI Engineering
AI Engineering
Agentic AI
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LLM Engineering
AI Specialization
LLM
💻
Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
Cisco
DevNet
🔐
VMware VCP6-NV — Network Virtualization
VMware
Virtualization
🌐
Juniper JNCIA-Junos
Juniper Networks
Network
Education

Academic &
Executive Education

From electrical engineering fundamentals to executive leadership and cloud computing at world-class institutions.

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CXO Leadership Program
Cornell University
Nov 2023 – May 2024
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Postgraduate Program — Cloud Computing
The University of Texas at Austin
2021 – 2022
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Cybersecurity: Technology, Application & Policy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2016
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MS — Information Technology, Network Architecture
Capella University
Graduate
BS — Electrical Engineering
University of San Carlos
Undergraduate
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something great?

Whether you're leading AI transformation, architecting enterprise infrastructure, or just starting your journey — I'd love to connect.

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