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ANOOP SHYAMSUNDAR

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL
Bangalore

Summary

Experienced IT executive with 17 years in service delivery and project management. Expertise in process consulting, transition management, and leading teams, with a focus on end-to-end IT infrastructure management. Committed to leveraging technical skills and strategic vision to improve governance and business outcomes in a senior leadership position.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Group Manager-IT Infrastructure/ Service Delivery Manager (APJ)/VMware Delivery

HCL Technologies
04.2015 - Current
  • Spearheading end-to-end PSO operations and managed services setup for Broadcom VMware, handling multiple accounts including Cohesity, Pure Storage, Stanford, Micron, Crawford, and others.
  • Driving SLA compliance, governance, and service delivery excellence across DC infrastructure environments (Linux, Windows, Storage, hybrid cloud setups and VMware).
  • Chairing and contributing to QBRs, steering committee meetings, and governance forums to align operations with business objectives.
  • Steering full lifecycle of client engagements, including RFP evaluation, SOW creation, risk management, and operational execution.
  • Managing multiple managed service projects and DNM initiatives, ensuring seamless delivery, incident/problem/change resolution, and operational efficiency.
  • Mentoring and guiding teams in project and program execution, including planning, vendor selection, budgeting, risk management, and technical direction; track KPIs and prepare proposals and business presentations.
  • Driving incident, problem, change, and project management across enterprise accounts in Life Sciences, Semiconductors, and Manufacturing, ensuring SLA/KPI compliance and governance.
  • Managing budgets, forecasting, margins, and operational efficiency, implementing cost optimization and productivity improvement initiatives.
  • Defining service standards, operational guidelines, and governance frameworks to ensure high-quality delivery across multiple clients.
  • Overseeing resource planning, recruitment, performance management, and skill development, reducing attrition through structured guidance.
  • Ensuring project/program delivery within budget, timeline, and scope, incorporating quality, change, and risk management practices.
  • Conducting monthly service reviews, board-level meetings, and client forums, translating requirements into SOPs, PADs, and operational instructions. Develop contingency plans to manage demand volatility and delivery risks.
  • Continuously assess and improve WFM processes, tools, and governance models.
  • Engaging with vendors and partners for escalations, governance calls, and smooth transition to maintenance and support teams.
  • Developing technical strategies, implementation plans, and designs to address single points of failure and ensure business continuity.
  • Leading Broadcom VMware SRE practice, implementing best practices for reliability, performance, and infrastructure management, generating $9M+ YoY revenue; involved in MNAs, SOW creation, BAFQs, and engagement risk management.
  • Implementing service desk automation, patching automation, zero-day vulnerability management, kiosk-based troubleshooting, saving 3,000+ man-hours.
  • Collaborating with CXOs, Engineering Managers, Product GTM Teams, and Consultants to drive enterprise transformation and strategic account growth.
  • Leading services sales enablement and delivery, managing quarterly bookings for Professional Services & Training while achieving utilization targets.
  • Owning the services delivery roadmap, including proposals, opportunity closures, and full-cycle delivery.
  • Monitoring infrastructure performance and service metrics, analysing data to identify improvements and presenting insights to executive sponsors.
  • Building strong cross-functional and partner relationships; negotiate resolutions for service disruptions and continuous process improvements.
  • Supporting presales, operating model reviews, and succession planning for ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Optimize workload distribution to maximize productivity and utilization.
  • Partner closely with Workforce Brokers, Delivery Teams, and Cluster stakeholders to align resourcing with project requirements.
  • Worked on Automation initiatives using AI and ensure ticket reduction is optimised (workato and API)
  • Team Size: 140

Onsite IBM Service Lead/Assistant Service Delivery Manager

Experis IT Private Limited
09.2010 - 09.2014
  • Developed and executed a comprehensive Service Management strategy aligned with business goals and ITIL framework.
  • Provided leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the Service Management team, fostered collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
  • Maintained KPIs and SLAs to measure and enhance Service Management process effectiveness.
  • Monitored industry trends, recommending innovative solutions to strengthen service capabilities.
  • Oversaw Incident Management processes to ensure timely resolution of service disruptions.
  • Developed incident response plans, escalation procedures, and communication protocols.
  • Led major incident reviews, conducted root cause analysis, and implemented corrective actions.
  • Directed Problem Management processes to identify and resolve root causes of recurring incidents.

Incident & Problem Manager

HP Global Soft India Private Limited
08.2009 - 09.2010
  • Implemented corrective actions and preventive measures to reduce incident frequency and severity.
  • Managed Change Management processes to ensure smooth implementation with minimal disruption.
  • Developed policies, procedures, and risk assessment methodologies; chaired Enhanced Change Advisory Board (ECAB) for approvals.
  • Established and maintained effective communication channels with customers and stakeholders.
  • Developed communication strategies to keep clients informed during incidents and planned maintenance.
  • Recruited, trained, and developed high-performing Service Management teams.
  • Provided coaching, mentoring, and performance management to team members.

Sr. Process Associate-Problem Management & Quality

Aditya Birla Minacs Worldwide Ltd.
08.2008 - 03.2009
  • Implemented corrective actions and preventive measures to reduce incident frequency and severity.
  • Managed Change Management processes to ensure smooth implementation with minimal disruption.
  • Developed policies, procedures, and risk assessment methodologies; chaired Enhanced Change Advisory Board (ECAB) for approvals.
  • Established and maintained effective communication channels with customers and stakeholders.
  • Developed communication strategies to keep clients informed during incidents and planned maintenance.
  • Recruited, trained, and developed high-performing Service Management teams.
  • Provided coaching, mentoring, and performance management to team members.

Customer Service

Convergys
01.2007 - 12.2007
  • Implemented corrective actions and preventive measures to reduce incident frequency and severity.
  • Managed Change Management processes to ensure smooth implementation with minimal disruption.
  • Developed policies, procedures, and risk assessment methodologies; chaired Enhanced Change Advisory Board (ECAB) for approvals.
  • Established and maintained effective communication channels with customers and stakeholders.
  • Developed communication strategies to keep clients informed during incidents and planned maintenance.
  • Recruited, trained, and developed high-performing Service Management teams.
  • Provided coaching, mentoring, and performance management to team members.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Bachelor of Administration

Skills

Service Delivery Management

Project & Program Management

IT Infrastructure Management

Risk Management

Workforce management

Leadership & Strategy

P&L Accountability/Budgeting

Client Relationship Management

Incident, Problem and Change Management (ITSM)

Vulnerability Management

Partners Management

Team Management

Collaborator

Leader

Analytical

Decision-maker

Inter-personal

Certification

ITIL Expert V3 (2011) | Certified Trainer – ITIL V3 & V4

PROFILE SUMMARY

  • Impressive success in designing & implementing strategic IT solutions and driving IT Transformations that help organization reach next level of profitability/efficiency/productivity.
  • An ambassador of change with the distinction of success in collaborating with senior leadership to establish digital practice including capacity planning, knowledge transfer, infrastructure management, technology roadmap, and delivery.
  • Spearheaded end-to-end service delivery operations, drove SLA compliance, service credits, and operational excellence across multiple enterprise accounts. Responsible for project-level and account-level CSAT (A-CSAT/B-CSAT) from top-level executives.
  • Adept at driving digital transformation, optimizing IT operations, and delivering complex projects across multi-vendor and multi-geography environments.
  • Directed large-scale IT projects and enterprise programs end-to-end, ensuring on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and alignment with strategic business objectives.
  • Conducted IT infrastructure architectural assessments to create robust technical solution designs; developed deliverables including solution design documents, GAP registers, solution plans, incident/process/change manuals, and operational models for IT infrastructure engagements.
  • Proficient with ServiceNow, Remedy, SolarWinds, PagerDuty, Qualys, Vulcansoft, and other enterprise monitoring and reporting tools.
  • Articulate leader with notable success in directing a broad range of corporate IT initiatives, while participating in yearly planning, analysis & implementation of solutions in support of business objectives.
  • Led and mentored cross-functional teams, drove performance, capability building, and a culture of accountability to achieve organizational goals.
  • Own capacity and capability planning aligned to forecasted demand and resource availability.

CAREER TIMELINE

  • 2007: Convergys
  • 2008-2009: HP Global Soft India Private Limited
  • 2009-2010: Aditya Birla Minacs Worldwide Ltd.
  • 2010-2014: Experis IT Private Limited
  • Since 2015: HCL Technologies

Accomplishments

Service request automation using API and automation

User on-boarding automation

Incident process automation using AI

Multiple m&A initiative

Server build and patch automation using AI

Resource management workforce planning utilisation, skill enhancement

Cost optimization

Interests

AI learning

Timeline

Group Manager-IT Infrastructure/ Service Delivery Manager (APJ)/VMware Delivery

HCL Technologies
04.2015 - Current

Onsite IBM Service Lead/Assistant Service Delivery Manager

Experis IT Private Limited
09.2010 - 09.2014

Incident & Problem Manager

HP Global Soft India Private Limited
08.2009 - 09.2010

Sr. Process Associate-Problem Management & Quality

Aditya Birla Minacs Worldwide Ltd.
08.2008 - 03.2009

Customer Service

Convergys
01.2007 - 12.2007

Graduate Diploma - Bachelor of Administration

ANOOP SHYAMSUNDARSENIOR PROFESSIONAL