Dixson Almeida

• Oversee the organization's digital infrastructure, operational efficiency, and security resilience, ensuring a secure and streamlined technology environment.
• A key aspect of my role is designing and executing the technology and security framework for a strategic joint venture, facilitating seamless integration in alignment with business objectives.
• Beyond shaping the JV’s technology landscape, I lead cybersecurity resilience, regulatory compliance, and the adoption of advanced security solutions.
• By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, I strengthen the company’s security posture and ensure it remains at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation while maintaining a robust and resilient digital infrastructure.

• Strengthened digital resilience for organizations as an independent IT and cybersecurity consultant.
• Collaborated with technology and cybersecurity providers to deliver strategic insights and solutions.
• Rebuilt IT and security strategy for a hospital post-ransomware attack, implementing robust security controls.
• Advised manufacturing and financial services sectors on enhancing cybersecurity posture and IT transitions.
• Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving skills in safeguarding organizations against evolving cyber risks.

• Design and implement IT strategies for Digital, Applications & Infrastructure.
• Analyse business requirements for IT and systems.
• Improve Security posture. Identify and eliminate security risks.
• Maintain IT Compliance and conduct internal and regulatory audits.
• Provide timely reports on the progress of projects, issue resolutions, compliance and regulatory reporting.

• Oversee the technology operations.
• Designed the systems and built the datacenter in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Set up a fully functional IT Disaster Recovery site.
• Successfully migrated the applications and technology infrastructure within the scope defined by Invesco’s processes and standards post-acquisition of Religare AMC.
• Due to acquisition of Lotus AMC by Religare AMC, my team finished two weeks ahead of schedule the integration of datacenters & related systems, branches connectivity, disaster recovery of datacenters of inherited disparate IT systems.

• IT Helpdesk Management.
• End-user support.
• Datacenter management.
• New infrastructure / branch roll-outs comprising small and medium branches.

Worked in various organisations during this period

Manufacturing Unit: Paras Electronics

Government: Indian Riailways

IT: Realtech Computers, Deed Inc