Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Acheivements & Cost Optimization
Projects handled - IT Infra & Security
Disclaimer
Industry & Role Preferences
Acheivements & Cost Optimization
Projects handled - IT Infra & Security
Disclaimer
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Naveenkumar M

Naveenkumar M

Bengaluru

Summary

Head of IT Infrastructure with over 13.6 years of experience managing complex IT systems, data centers, and cloud environments. Successfully executed large-scale IT projects that align technology with business goals. Expertise in building and leading high-performance technology teams within the manufacturing sector.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Infrastructure Manager

Ashirvad Pipes pvt Ltd (Aliaxis) | Manufacturing company focused on pipes and fittings
Bengaluru
02.2023 - Current
  • Heading: IT infrastructure, security, data center, and cloud operations.
  • Leading a cross-functional team of 17 across IT workstreams: Networks, Servers, Cloud Operations, Backup & Storage, M365, End User Support, and Service Desk.
  • Formulate and oversee IT Infra CAPEX and OPEX budgets alongside the CIO.
  • Synchronize IT infrastructure with industry regulations, security policies, and data protection laws.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of multiple high-level infrastructure and cybersecurity projects.

Associate Manager - IT Infrastructure

Ernst & Young (EY) | A global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Manage and deliver IT Transaction Services engagements, including IT Integration/Separation etc.

Manager - IT Infrastructure & Workplace Services

ABInBev India Pvt Ltd | Multinational beverage manufacturing and brewing company
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Oversaw IT infrastructure, security, and data center operations with high efficiency.
  • Managed 30+ professionals across various workstreams to enhance productivity.
  • Executed critical decision-making processes for IT initiatives.
  • Ensured security and compliance for endpoints, network devices, servers, and AWS platforms.
  • Streamlined IT policies to improve clarity and ensure compliance standards.

Technical Lead - IT Infrastructure & Operations

Softtek India pvt ltd
12.2017 - 01.2020
  • Managed multiple high-level projects, ensuring client satisfaction and timely delivery.
  • Facilitated communication for delivery managers regarding IT queries and escalations.

Senior Systems Engineer - IT Operations

Infosys BPO
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • First point of contact for IT Services, Support, and Operations team.

Network Associate

Wipro Infotech
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Act as single point of contact for all Network-related queries for Clients.

System Admin

Educomp Solutions
05.2012 - 09.2013
  • Provide desktop support to a total of 50 clients.

Education

Higher Secondary School -

Sri Vijay Vidyalaya Matric Higher Secondary School
Hosur

SSLC -

Seventh Day Adventist Matric Hr. Sec School
Hosur

Bachelors - Computer Science & Engineering

SNS College of Engineering
Coimbatore

Skills

IT infrastructure and operations

Datacenter and cloud management

Cybersecurity and risk management

IT budgeting

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Vendor relations

ITIL and service delivery

Disaster recovery & business continuity

Timeline

IT Infrastructure Manager

Ashirvad Pipes pvt Ltd (Aliaxis) | Manufacturing company focused on pipes and fittings
02.2023 - Current

Associate Manager - IT Infrastructure

Ernst & Young (EY) | A global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services
10.2022 - 02.2023

Manager - IT Infrastructure & Workplace Services

ABInBev India Pvt Ltd | Multinational beverage manufacturing and brewing company
01.2020 - 07.2022

Technical Lead - IT Infrastructure & Operations

Softtek India pvt ltd
12.2017 - 01.2020

Senior Systems Engineer - IT Operations

Infosys BPO
01.2016 - 12.2017

Network Associate

Wipro Infotech
01.2014 - 01.2016

System Admin

Educomp Solutions
05.2012 - 09.2013

Higher Secondary School -

Sri Vijay Vidyalaya Matric Higher Secondary School

SSLC -

Seventh Day Adventist Matric Hr. Sec School

Bachelors - Computer Science & Engineering

SNS College of Engineering

Acheivements & Cost Optimization

  • Managed services partner migration - bought $35K in savings by onboarding a new managed services partner
  • AWS cost optimization - reduced the AWS monthly consumption cost down to 21K USD from 25K USD through multiple initiatives
  • Microsoft licenses optimization: savings of 3.5K USD by optimization of Microsoft licenses
  • Internet usage at warehouses: onboarded an Opex model solution from a partner by avoiding a CAPEX-based solution, and achieved savings of 11K USD
  • Backup data optimization - moved legacy backup data from AWS buckets to on-prem backup servers, bringing $1,500 in savings per month

Projects handled - IT Infra & Security

Ashirvad Pipes Pvt Limited (Aliaxis) & ABInBev

  • Mail ID domain migration - 1,300+ users
  • Implemented the Logitech MS Teams Room solution
  • Go live with ServiceNow as the ITSM tool for the India region
  • Implemented Cisco Meraki infrastructure in 18 locations
  • Zscaler ZPA implementation for Indian users
  • Ricoh SNLX solution onboarding and implementation
  • Successfully streamlined the onboarding and migration of a new IT infrastructure managed services partner
  • Implemented Microsoft Intune for the India region
  • Migration of 18 locations from MPLS to SDWAN, including global connectivity
  • Implementation of Netskope ZPA for 700+ users

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge.

Industry & Role Preferences

Manufacturing | IT infrastructure head, GM/DGM: IT infrastructure and security

Acheivements & Cost Optimization

  • Managed services partner migration bought $35K in savings by onboarding a new managed services partner
  • AWS cost optimization reduced AWS monthly consumption cost down to 21K USD from 25K USD
  • Microsoft licenses optimization: savings of 3.5K USD by the optimization of licenses
  • Internet usage at warehouses: onboarded Opex model solution through partner by avoiding CAPEX-based solution, yielding savings of 11K USD
  • Backup data optimization - moved legacy backup data from AWS buckets to on-prem backup servers, bringing $1,500 in savings per month

Projects handled - IT Infra & Security

Ashirvad Pipes Pvt Limited (Aliaxis) and AB InBev

  • Mail ID domain migration - 1,300+ users
  • Logitech MS Teams Room solution implementation
  • Go live with ServiceNow as the ITSM tool
  • Cisco Meraki infrastructure implementation in 18 locations
  • Zscaler ZPA implementation
  • Ricoh SNLX solution onboarding and implementation
  • Onboarding and migration of a new IT infrastructure managed services partner
  • Microsoft Intune implementation and go-live
  • Migration of 18 locations from MPLS to SDWAN, including global connectivity

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge.

Naveenkumar M