Swami Chandrasekaran works for IBM as an Industry Executive Architect for its Software Group - Industry Solutions. He provides architectural leadership for IBM tooling / product suite and works with its global customers in delivery of best in class solutions. His expertise includes next-generation networks, OSS/BSS, SOA, Dynamic BPM and modern web based architectures, and TM Forum Frameworx (NGOSS). He has travelled to almost 24 countries and is constantly sought after within the company for his technical leadership and client skills. His credits include technical and strategic interface with various senior executive and institutions, including Fortune 100/500 companies and international clients. He is the SME & co-Lead Architect for the WebSphere Telecom Content Pack. He has presented at several conferences, authored articles within IBM, articles featured in 'BearingPoint Institute for Thought Leadership' and also hold's several patent disclosures. He previously worked for BearingPoint and also for Ericsson Wireless Research. He lives with his wife Ramya, daughter Harshitha in Dallas, TX. He is an avid video gamer and during his free time he likes to write at http://www.nirvacana.com. He hold's a Master's in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas, Arlington.
