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DULABHAI KAVAD

DULABHAI KAVAD

Vadodara

Summary

Highly accomplished and results-oriented IT Infrastructure Senior Manager with 20+ years of progressive experience leading complex enterprise-level technology initiatives. Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing robust IT infrastructures, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), virtualization (VMware), network architecture, digital transformation and cybersecurity. Adept at strategic planning, budget management, vendor relations, and building high-performing teams to drive operational efficiency, enhance system reliability, and align IT strategies with core business objectives

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Manager – IT

Rubamin Pvt. Ltd.
10.2024 - Current
  • As the Head of IT for Rubamin's Halol manufacturing site, I am responsible for all IT operations & projects, ensuring robust technology infrastructure that drives production efficiency and operational continuity.
  • Led the design and implementation of a modern three-tier IT network (LAN & WAN) infrastructure.
  • Design and implement the on prem and cloud server infra using virtualization.
  • Led end-to-end IT projects for brownfield manufacturing facilities, ensuring seamless technology integration and operational readiness during expansions and upgrades
  • Oversaw IT services, security, and compliance, along with the strategic management of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Actively contributing to digital transformation initiatives.
  • Developing and managing the IT infrastructure budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and maximizing ROI.
  • Contributing to the development of IT policies and procedures related to infrastructure management.


Specialist – IT

UPL LIMITED
04.2018 - 09.2024
  • Led IT service delivery of large users volume for multiple UPL sites, optimizing large-scale infrastructure across diverse platforms and locations to enhance user experience and operational efficiency
  • Architected and deployed comprehensive, large-scale, and intricate IT network (LAN/WAN) infrastructures across all UPL manufacturing sites throughout Pan India.
  • Oversaw the implementation & management of physical and virtual server environments (on-premise and cloud) and data center infrastructure for multiple UPL manufacturing sites, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
  • Led and developed a team of over 7 IT professionals spanning multiple manufacturing sites.
  • Partnered with the corporate IT team to execute VAPT on network, server, and application infrastructure, and spearheaded the remediation of all findings.
  • Administration of Windrows & Linux servers, DHCP, Active directory, Firewalls, L2/L3 switches, VLAN, ILL, MPLS, o365 portal, TM AV, Commvault End Point backup, Citrix VPN, Forcepoint NAC, Aruba Central and Manufacturing specific applications.
  • Managed internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, consultants, and IT service providers.
  • Strategically managed IT asset and software license lifecycles, including AMC/Contract management and renewals. Collaborated with the central purchase team on IT hardware and software evaluation and procurement tracking.
  • Prepared and tracked IT budgets (OPEX & CAPEX) for manufacturing locations across Pan India
  • Monthly MIS review with EUS outsource partner.
  • Weekly review meetings with IT leadership (CIO & SLT) team for manufacturing IT updates.
  • Monthly review meeting with business unit heads for update on IT projects and requirements.
  • Led greenfield and brownfield IT infrastructure projects and contributed to digital transformation initiatives


  • Key Projects delivered in UPL.
  • IT Projects
  • Revamped LAN networks from legacy to modern three-tier architecture across Pan-India manufacturing locations.
  • Executed a server infrastructure refresh, transitioning from physical hardware to a more efficient virtualized platform with VMwar
  • Implemented direct internet connectivity with failover through firewall deployment and dedicated internet links
  • Led IT infrastructure enablement for newly established (greenfield) manufacturing sites..
  • Steered IT infrastructure development for a new Pharmaceutical segment facility, ensuring GMP/GXP complianceAdministered the NAC and cloud proxy rollout at all manufacturing sites.
  • Implemented endpoint and server data backup solutions.
  • Successfully led the secure IT-OT network integration for OT data historization using AspenTech IP21.
  • Collaborated closely with the corporate IT team on the migration of critical manufacturing-specific applications from on-premise to cloud environments.
  • Onboarding of manufacturing specific application on SSO platform.
  • Digitization projects
  • Centralized workforce management and tracking system
  • Workplace safety incident, near miss and observations logging solution.
  • Implemented a safety management solution using AI-based video analytics through surveillance
  • Truck in truck out (smart logistics) solution deployment using RFID.
  • Steered Automation through RPA for employee onboarding and off-boarding process.
  • Implemented Energy Monitoring system and IoT based rotary equipment monitoring predictive maintenance.
  • Worked with light house initiatives core team members.
  • Track and trace solution for finished goods.

Assistant Manager

Sanghi Industries Ltd.
04.2007 - 03.2018


  • Managed Active Directory, DHCP, DNS & SAMBA Server, WSUS server on windows server 2008 to apply security patches on client PCs, McAfee antivirus enterprise ePO Server and client-side update/schedule scanning.
  • Management of IT services and support to end users.
  • Successfully led Vendor, Licenses and Asset management.
  • Administration and support to endpints with windows and linux OS.
  • Maintained scattered network in about 20 Kms. with OFC as Backbone & vLAN using L3 & L2 manageable Switch.
  • Managed MPLS based WAN connectivity between HO and plant, Wireless Network Management.
  • Provided support to internal users on any types of problems related to SAP GUI/Network/Hardware/Software/Printers (Approx. 300 Users).
  • Led SAP Plant Maintenance Module Functional Support to users, CCTV Camera installation and Maintenance.
  • Key Projects Delivered in Sanghi Industries.
  • Man-less weighbridge solution system using RFID technology.
  • CCTV surveillance setup across the factory and periphery.
  • Greenfield Thermal Power plant Network implemented with OFC as backbone.
  • Implemented Wireless Network Using Ruckus between two plants (14KM).
  • Implemented VLAN using Cisco manageable switches (L2 & L3).
  • Active and responsible participate for SAP Plant Maintenance Module.

Desktop Engineer

Virmati Software & Telecommunication Ltd.
02.2006 - 04.2007

Customer Support Engineer

CMS Computers Ltd.
07.2004 - 02.2006

Education

B.C.A -

Shree H.N.Shukla College Of I.T.
Rajkot, Saurashtra
05-2004

Skills

  • Strategic IT planning
  • LAN Network Architecture & Management (Firewalls and L2/L3 switches)
  • WAN Networking (MPLS, SD-WAN, ILL, VPN)
  • Server & Virtualization Technology
  • Data centre & storage management
  • Cloud Transformation
  • Windows & Linux server administration
  • IT Security
  • Risk & Compliance
  • Integrated IT/OT Infrastructure Strategy & Management
  • Project Management
  • Smart surveillance solution
  • IT Service Management (ITSM)
  • Effective stakeholder engagement
  • Change Management
  • Digital Transformation and Automation
  • Team Management
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • MCSE
  • ITIL V4 Foundation
  • Lead implementation in ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001:2022
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • CCNA

Languages

English
Hindi
Gujarati

Timeline

Sr. Manager – IT

Rubamin Pvt. Ltd.
10.2024 - Current

Specialist – IT

UPL LIMITED
04.2018 - 09.2024

Assistant Manager

Sanghi Industries Ltd.
04.2007 - 03.2018

Desktop Engineer

Virmati Software & Telecommunication Ltd.
02.2006 - 04.2007

Customer Support Engineer

CMS Computers Ltd.
07.2004 - 02.2006

B.C.A -

Shree H.N.Shukla College Of I.T.

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