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Education
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Certification
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DALBIR SINGH NEGI

Bengaluru,TS

Summary

PMP-certified IT Project Leader with over 12+ years of experience driving large-scale enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives. Expert in leading complex technical projects—spanning data center modernization, network transformation, and Identity & Access Management (IAM)—from planning through execution. Skilled at aligning cross-functional teams, managing multi-vendor environments, and enforcing governance frameworks to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project delivery. Known for bridging technical and business objectives, mitigating risks, and delivering scalable, secure IT solutions in high-stakes environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Technical Project Manager

Indian Air Force
01.2020 - Current
  • Key Projects Led:
  • Data Center Modernization: Led modernization efforts for 2+ data centers, upgrading legacy network infrastructure to Cisco ACI (Software-Defined Networking) for improved automation and scalability. Implemented Tier-3 hardening measures including enhanced cooling, power redundancy, and infrastructure resilience—resulting in a 40% reduction in incident volume and improved SLA performance.
  • Active Directory & Exchange Migration: Successfully led the migration of over 200,000 user accounts to Windows Server 2022 across multiple business units. Completed the project 3 weeks ahead of schedule, ensuring zero disruption and full post-migration validation.
  • F5 Infrastructure Deployment: Oversaw the end-to-end deployment of 60+ F5 LTM (Local Traffic Manager) devices across critical environments, achieving 99.99% application uptime and significantly improving traffic management and load balancing.
  • Vaultize EFSS & DRM Implementation: Deployed and configured Vaultize EFSS & DRM solution to secure confidential documents and achieved a 40% reduction in data leak incidents and enhanced compliance visibility.
  • PAM (Privileged Access Management) Implementation: Implemented a robust PAM solution to secure more than 2,000 privileged accounts. Achieved 100% compliance with internal audit and regulatory requirements while reducing insider threat risks.

Senior IT Manger & Project Coordinator

Indian Air Force
01.2013 - 12.2019
  • Phase 1: Legacy to AirForce NET 1.0 Migration: Led the planning and execution of the migration from aging network hardware and ad-hoc configurations to the standardized AFNET 1.0 architecture. Configured and deployed new routing and switching devices, resulting in a 90% improvement in data processing speed and a 98% reduction in latency.
  • Phase 2: AFNET 1.0 to AirForce NET 2.0 Evolution: Actively participated in the upgrade to AFNET 2.0, which involved the introduction of advanced technologies (Cisco DNA Center/APIC, SD-WAN, MPLS VPNs, micro segmentation, extensive network automation). Contributed to a 99% improvement in network agility/security posture following the AFNET 2.0 rollout.

IT/Network Security Manager

Indian Air Force
04.2006 - 12.2012
  • Managed infrastructure for 1,000+ users with 100% compliance
  • Reduced vulnerabilities by 30% through security enhancements

Education

Master of Computer Applications -

Jaipur National University

PGDBA - Operations

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

Diploma - Electronics & Telecommunications

IAF

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

Jodhpur University

Skills

  • Full Project Lifecycle Management (IT Infrastructure and Software)
  • Hybrid (Agile/Waterfall) Methodology
  • Data Center & Network Operations Center
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Budget Planning & Control
  • ITSM/ITIL Framework Implementation

Accomplishments

  • Successfully delivered 10+ enterprise IT projects on time.
  • Spearheaded a data center modernization initiative, reducing downtime and optimizing resource utilization.
  • Contributed to a 90% improvement in network agility/security posture for Indian Air Force.

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Institute
  • CISM (Pursuing) | CC ISC2 | Cisco CyberOps Associate

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Technical Project Manager

Indian Air Force
01.2020 - Current

Senior IT Manger & Project Coordinator

Indian Air Force
01.2013 - 12.2019

IT/Network Security Manager

Indian Air Force
04.2006 - 12.2012

PGDBA - Operations

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

Diploma - Electronics & Telecommunications

IAF

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

Jodhpur University

Master of Computer Applications -

Jaipur National University
DALBIR SINGH NEGI