Atin Agarwal
Noida
Summary
Dynamic and visionary digital leader with over two decades of senior leadership experience, adept in Enterprise IT Strategy, Innovation, Digitization, Consulting, and IT Operations management. Proven track record of running smooth IT operations with latest technologies while achieving significant cost savings. Diverse industry expertise in Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Telecom, FMCG, and ITES.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head - IT Governance
Vodafone Idea Limited
2023.06 - Current
- As the leader in developing and implementing our IT ecosystem, I leverage market insights and internal strengths to drive business growth strategies, collaborating with established partners to reduce IT costs by 30%.
Head - IT Strategy
Hitachi Systems India Ltd.
2022.04 - 2023.06
- As the key driver of IT strategy at Hitachi Systems India during its entry into the Indian market, I successfully expanded our presence in the Cloud ecosystem by 400% in just 10 months through strategic relationships with ISVs and partners.
Global CIO
Black & Decker (for Karam Group)
2020.05 - 2022.03
- Spearheaded the design and implementation of an Enterprise IT Strategy and robust Architecture to support 90+ shop floors across 7+ physical factories, establishing a consolidated, state-of-the-art DC prepared for Industry 4.0, IoT, AI and Oracle ERP integration reducing cost by 370%.
Head - IT Governance, Gujarat CIO
Bharti Airtel Ltd.
2006.01 - 2018.06
- Started at Bharti Airtel Ltd
- In Jan'06 in Enterprise business as Infrastructure Head, advancing through diverse roles spanning IT verticals, business units, and global regions.
Education
Executive Business Certifications -
ISB Hyderabad
HYDERABAD, INDIA01.2008
B. Com -
CCS University
MEERUT, INDIA01.1998
Skills
- IT Enterprise Strategy
- Service Delivery
- IT Governance
- Cloud / Virtualisation
- Business Applications
- Data Analytics
- Data Centre / Infrastructure Management
- DevOps / Agile
- Security / SoX / Audits
- Service Management
- Asset Management
- Audio-Visual Technology
- ERP / Oracle / SAP / CRM
- People Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Merger and Acquisitions
- Budgets and P&L
- Vendor Negotiation
- Contract Negotiation
- Partner Management
- Cost Optimization
Certification
- ITIL V4
- Lead Auditor for ISO:27001
- BS7799
Accolades
- Most Innovative Tech Leader, CIO Times, 09/23
- Most Iconic & Influencing Tech Leader, CIO Today, 05/23
- Top 10 Tech Leaders in India, Trade Flock, 01/23
- IT Strategist of the Year, Alden Global, 08/22
- Appreciation by Manufacturing Today, May'21 edition, Seamless implementation and upgrade of ERP system without downtime and 370% reduced cost
- Appreciation by Business World CIO, Jun'21, Creating digital footprint of PPE manufacturer with a great market place present in 8 different countries with referential available products
- Appreciated and awarded by Chairman, Bharti Airtel Limited, 2008, Implementing world class solutions contributing to PAT positive and becoming RMS #2
- Awarded by Intel and CIOL as IT Power User Award, 2004, Developing inhouse applications and monitoring client systems from own location itself
Recommendations
- Amit Behl, Director - Customer Success, AVAYA, Atin's tenure at Bharti Airtel showcased his dedication and hands-on approach to IT strategy, contract governance, and IT operations management, earning him respect from leadership and partners. His leadership skills, analytical prowess, and commitment to growth were invaluable assets, consistently delivering effective solutions in challenging environments. Atin's exemplary performance and ability to excel in demanding situations make him a highly recommended professional.
- Umesh Gupta, CEO, Innova ESI, Atin's strong work ethic and commitment to excellence have impressed me greatly. They consistently display a high level of professionalism and offer creative solutions even when faced with challenging situations. I believe they will not only meet but exceed the expectations of any organization they choose to work with.
Timeline
Head - IT Governance
Vodafone Idea Limited
2023.06 - Current
Head - IT Strategy
Hitachi Systems India Ltd.
2022.04 - 2023.06
Global CIO
Black & Decker (for Karam Group)
2020.05 - 2022.03
Head - IT Governance, Gujarat CIO
Bharti Airtel Ltd.
2006.01 - 2018.06
Executive Business Certifications -
ISB Hyderabad
B. Com -
CCS University
- ITIL V4
- Lead Auditor for ISO:27001
- BS7799
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