DINESH KUMAR

Visionary Digital Infrastructure & Data Center Leader with 20+ years of success delivering complex transformation projects across Government, Telecom, and Enterprise sectors. Skilled in designing and operating Tier II/III data centers, managing state-wide WANs, and implementing hybrid cloud and VMware-based DR solutions. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, streamlining operations, achieving ISO/ITIL compliance, and optimizing service delivery. Adept at aligning technology with business goals to enable resilient, secure, and scalable IT ecosystems. Certified in PRINCE2, ITIL, ISO 27001/20000, and CCNP.

• Best Delivery Manager – Orange Business Services (2016, 2019, 2021)
• Awarded for successful transitions of Himachal, Gujarat, and Karnataka SDCs
• Best Service Delivery Manager – HP (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014)
• Best Service Account Manager – Airtel (2006)

• Led $100M+ public sector digital infrastructure programs across Karnataka, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Goa, and Rajasthan.
• Data Centers: Led build and operations of Himachal SDC, Karnataka SDC, Jharkhand SDC, Goa SDC, Gujarat GSDC DR project, Rajasthan SDC AMC. Delivered infrastructure modernization with VMware-based private cloud and DR solutions.
• Directed build and operations of Tier II/III Data Centers, network backbone integration (Gujarat SWAN, Himachal SWAN), and DR cloud infrastructure enabling hybrid modernization.
• Managed infrastructure for over 9000+ sites and 33+ data centers, supporting 1000+ mission-critical applications and 300+ government portals.
• Spearheaded cloud-based disaster recovery (DR) using VMware platforms with partial switchover methodology.
• Oversaw cybersecurity operations (SOC/NOC) including SIEM, WAF, and regulatory compliance ensuring SLA-bound service delivery.
• Built and led cross-functional teams of 700+ professionals and managed an ecosystem of 354+ OEMs and service partners.
• Delivered margin improvements and operational excellence through automation, audit readiness, and ITIL-based governance.