KARAN BENGALI
Manager - Projects
Ahmedabad,GJ
Summary
Dynamic and customer-focused Account and Project Manager with over 16 years of experience leading large-scale e-Governance, ICT, and digital transformation initiatives for national and state government departments. Proven track record in end-to-end project delivery, effective multi-department stakeholder coordination, and driving presales and business development efforts. Expertise in requirement engineering and managing technology-driven public service initiatives ensures high-quality execution and revenue growth. Skilled at cultivating long-term business relationships while leading complex government accounts to success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Manager – Projects & Key Accounts
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC)
04.2022 - Current
- Lead and manage major Government accounts for GNFC’s ICT & e-Governance portfolio.
- Oversee full project lifecycle including planning, coordination, execution, monitoring and delivery.
- Lead presales activities: solution design, RFP drafting, costing, proposals, demos and presentations.
- Act as a single point of contact for Government Departments, NICSI, OEMs and technology partners.
- Identify business expansion opportunities, drive cross-selling and enhance account revenue.
- Conduct requirement engineering, documentation, UAT support, change management and compliance monitoring.
- Ensure SLA adherence, issue resolution and overall customer satisfaction.
- Major Projects Delivered:
- Unified i-Khedut 2.0 Web Portal – Dept. of Agriculture, Govt. of Gujarat
- Online Recruitment Examination Systems (CBT/CPT/OMR/Proctoring) – Multiple Universities & Govt. Bodies
- Unified Narcotics Import/Export Portal & Opium Licensing Portal – Central Bureau of Narcotics, Dept. of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India
- PKI Infrastructure for India ePassport Project – NICSI & Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Govt. of India
- CCTV & PA System for Smritivan Earthquake Memorial – GSDMA
Senior Engineer – Projects
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC)
01.2017 - 03.2022
- Coordinated end-to-end execution of multi-departmental e-Governance projects.
- Supported presales including proposal writing, requirement analysis & technical solutioning.
- Managed UAT, deployment, documentation, issue prioritization, vendor follow-ups and SLA governance.
- Worked closely with clients for progress reviews, milestone tracking and implementation planning.
- Major Projects Delivered:
- Online Food token issuance & verification system, Gujarat Building & Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (BOCWB), Dept. of labour & Employment, Govt. of Gujarat
- Intelligent Transit Management System (ITMS) – AJL, AMC
- Statue of Unity (SOU) Online Ticketing System – SVPRET
- Online Recruitment Examination Systems – Multiple Universities & Govt. bodies
Deputy Manager – e-Governance Projects
(n)Code Solutions – A Division of GNFC Ltd.
12.2009 - 12.2017
- Managed large-scale ICT/e-Governance projects across Mining, Smart City & Transit.
- Performed requirement gathering, AS-IS/TO-BE mapping, BRD/SRS documentation.
- Coordinated with Govt. Departments, OEMs, and developers for project delivery.
- Led testing, UAT, issue resolution and operational support.
- Major Projects Delivered:
- Integrated Lease Management System (ILMS) – Govt. of Gujarat, Maharashtra & Karnataka
- RFID-based Mineral Movement & Check post Automation – Department of Mines & Geology (DMG), Govt. of Karnataka
- Integrated Transit Management System – Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)
- RFID-based Ignite Dispatch System – GIPCL
- Smart City Consultancy & PM – GUDC
Education
B.E. - Information Technology
SVM Institute of Technology
Bharuch01.2009
Skills
E-Governance Domain Expertise: Mining, Agriculture, Smart City, Transit, Narcotics, Labour & Employment, PKI Infrastructure
Functional Skills: Requirements Gathering, Gap Analysis, AS-IS/TO-BE Mapping, Business Process Reengineering
Digital Governance Technologies: PKI, Digital Certificate Lifecycle, RFID-based systems, ITMS/AFCS systems, Secure Examination Systems
Government Project Processes: Tendering, Bid Management, RFP/RFI drafting, Compliance & Documentation, SLA Management
Certification
ISTQB – Certified Tester
Interests
Trekking, Travelling, Outdoor Sports, Process Re-engineering & Digital Governance Innovations
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Date of Birth: 08 March 1987
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Manager – Projects & Key Accounts
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC)
04.2022 - Current
Senior Engineer – Projects
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC)
01.2017 - 03.2022
Deputy Manager – e-Governance Projects
(n)Code Solutions – A Division of GNFC Ltd.
12.2009 - 12.2017
B.E. - Information Technology
SVM Institute of Technology