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Gopal Krishna Manthena

Gopal Krishna Manthena

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President - Remote

Axis Bank India Pvt., Ltd.
08.2021 - Current
  • Managed Citrix VDI and Microsoft WVD for 25,000+ users, ensuring high availability and scalability.
  • Led DB team automation to reduce manual work and align with business data goals.
  • Oversaw 100+ IT staff, including 10 leads and 2 VPs, driving strategic and operational success.
  • Introduced Manual Error Prevention (MEP), cutting human errors and incidents.
  • Enhanced observability across infrastructure and apps, enabling proactive issue resolution

IT Transition Lead

MORO HUB
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: Dubai
  • Transitioned IT services from DEWA to MORO, ensuring smooth platform integration using best practices.
  • Streamlined operations by standardizing procedures, promoting upskilling, and removing inefficiencies.
  • Created 30-60-90 day plans to address process gaps and mitigate risks.
  • Integrated monitoring and SIEM with ITSM (e.g., Service Now) for automated and faster incident handling.
  • Set up KPIs and dashboards to support real-time decision-making on performance and security.
  • Dubai

Head, IT Services Transformation

Visiontech Systems International
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: Dubai
  • Led transformation initiatives across GCC and Africa.
  • Aligned service delivery models with managed services across multiple domains.
  • Enabled business model shift to IT-enabled offerings.
  • Conducted infrastructure audits and initiated quick-win projects based on identified gaps.
  • Led ISO 27001, ISO 20000 audits, ensuring compliance and enhancing IT security and service management practices.
  • Dubai

Director, IT Services

Coindesu Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
03.2017 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: Dubai
  • Designed and implemented micro services strategies for startups.
  • Managed proposal and RFP processes resulting in a 25% increase in new business.
  • Built and led professional and managed services teams.
  • Developed and implemented IT service functions across infrastructure, cloud, and automation technologies.
  • Led end-to-end RFI/RFP response processes with cross-functional alignment.
  • Dubai

Service Delivery Leader

Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2012 - 02.2017
  • Company Overview: Hyderabad
  • Managed delivery to 30 clients with a 150+ member team across storage and backup technologies.
  • Developed scalable RFP solutions and optimized asset lifecycle management.
  • Led a high-performing IT team of 100+ professionals, including 10 team leads and 5 direct managers.
  • Built and scaled storage tower capabilities at the Hyderabad campus, expanding the team to 150+ members.
  • Delivered storage and backup services to 30+ clients using EMC, NetApp, IBM SAN, Veritas, Legato, and Tivoli.
  • Drove cost savings and efficiency through IT optimization and high-impact initiatives.
  • Created scalable RFP solutions based on effort estimates and Standard Staffing Model (SSM).
  • Hyderabad

Sr. Technical Services & People Manager (Americas)

IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2010 - 04.2012
  • Company Overview: Hyderabad
  • Led a 200+ member IT team, including 10 TL and 5 managers, ensuring operational excellence across accounts.
  • Built and scaled Storage Tower capabilities at the Hyderabad campus to 150+ skilled professionals.
  • Delivered end-to-end services to 30+ Northeast clients across EMC, NetApp, IBM SAN, Veritas, Legato, and Tivoli.
  • Ensured SLA compliance and service delivery aligned with client expectations and business goals.
  • Managed resource planning and allocation across storage accounts, optimizing utilization and efficiency.
  • Transitioned key accounts from the US to India, maintaining service continuity and quality.
  • Conducted regular business reviews to drive improvements and strengthen client relationships.
  • Hyderabad

Skills

Team leadership

Timeline

Vice President - Remote

Axis Bank India Pvt., Ltd.
08.2021 - Current

IT Transition Lead

MORO HUB
02.2020 - 03.2021

Head, IT Services Transformation

Visiontech Systems International
02.2019 - 01.2020

Director, IT Services

Coindesu Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
03.2017 - 01.2019

Service Delivery Leader

Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2012 - 02.2017

Sr. Technical Services & People Manager (Americas)

IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2010 - 04.2012
Gopal Krishna Manthena