Falgun Talekar

Lead diverse team of 27 IT professionals, providing strategic direction and fostering collaborative work environment to ensure efficient execution of IT operations across multiple regions (APAC, EMEA)

• Directed team of 7 security experts in designing and implementing robust zero-trust strategy, leading to 80% decrease in successful breach attempts.
• Focused extensively on DLP, ProofPoint, and CyberArk to prevent any security policy violations.
• Worked closely with legal and compliance teams to create and implement thorough data privacy framework, achieving full compliance and other emerging global privacy regulations.
• Leading dynamic IAM team to address all information and access management requests, ensuring prompt adherence to security protocols. Spearhead cross-functional communication between IT teams and leadership in the US, aligning regional IT strategies with global business objectives
• Oversee the adoption and optimization of advanced automation tools resulting in a 30% increase in operational efficiency and a reduction in system downtime
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess the IT needs, challenges, and opportunities of each region, providing tailored solutions to support business growth and streamline processes
• Maintain high standards of compliance, ensuring that all IT operations align with organizational policies and industry regulations, and upholding commitment to ethical practices
• Directed the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale IT projects, including system migrations, infrastructure upgrades, and cloud integrations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regional strategies
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address pain points, implementing solutions that enhanced IT system performance and reliability
• Managed project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring on-time delivery and successful outcomes
• Planned the Pune New DC & IDC Expansion Project (Budget of 1M USD), including planning & execution, vendor management, and delivery
• Implemented IT Asset Management reducing IT expenditure by 25%
• Transformed end-to-end software asset management improving operational efficiency by 20%
• Organized new disposal procedures, resulting in 30% decrease in decommissioned assets waste

• Administered Network and System administration along with 4 team members
• Thoroughly inspecting all security pillars to ensure compliance with IT security policies.
• Adhere to maintain all IT Security policies
• Accountable for IT Infrastructure projects and BAU including shop floor maintenance and change management
• EUC Support & implementation of small-scale projects within the company
• Network device configuration & upgrade, Server installation & upgrade, BDA (Bekaert Device Access) project, Data-cap Project Implementation, Kronos Attendance System Project, Procurement of IT assets, Riverbed Implementation
• Ultimate accountability for Data Center, encompassing oversight and management of mission-critical production servers and network infrastructure

• Authorized company IT Security trainer to guide all the employees about the seriousness of IT Security.
• Designed and implemented a comprehensive cybersecurity awareness training program for over 5300+ employees, decreasing successful phishing attempts by 90% and strengthening the organization's human firewall.
• Implemented & configured Sonicwall firewall at different locations of company.

• Leading highly secure Government partnered company infrastructure
• Heading the surveillance systems of the company (CCTV, Biometric, Capsule scanning)
• Guiding the FMS team for the 100% security adherence

• Responsible for Pune & Nagpur office Network Infrastructure
• First point of contact for all the US based customers for any technical support
• Project Lead of Nagpur office infrastructure development
• Managed approximately 14+ network gears and 3 firewalls
• Streamlined the IT Operation process of Pune & Nagpur office allowing team to reduce 40% calls