KETAN RAMANUJ
IT professional
Ahmedabad,GJ
Summary
Professional IT leader, having experience of Leading IT operations, mergers & acquisitions (M&A;) integration, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and infrastructure modernization. Proven expertise in integrating multi-entity IT landscapes, executing cloud migrations (AWS, Azure, GCP), implementing enterprise security frameworks, and aligning IT strategy with business growth. Experienced in stakeholder management, global coordination, compliance (ISO 27001/27701), and large-scale user environments. IT professional prepared for leadership roles in technology management. Background in overseeing complex IT projects and driving technological advancements. Known for strong team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Skilled in network administration and IT strategy development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Manager
Tech Mahindra
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
01.2022 - Current
- Led end-to-end IT integration for multiple mergers and acquisitions, ensuring business continuity and minimal downtime.
- Defined IT integration strategies covering applications, infrastructure, identity, security, and end-user computing.
- Performed IT due diligence, risk assessments, and gap analysis for acquired entities.
- Executed large-scale data, email, and application migrations with zero critical incidents.
- Coordinated with global stakeholders, business leaders, and vendors to align IT deliverables with enterprise goals.
- Implemented structured change management, communication, and user training programs.
Head of IT
Lodestone Software Services Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
03.2014 - 12.2021
- Built and scaled secure enterprise IT infrastructure supporting organizational growth from 80 to 800+ users.
- Planned and implemented cloud, on-prem, and hybrid infrastructure including AD, VPN, firewalls, and endpoint security.
- Designed secure Work-From-Home (WFH) architecture ensuring uninterrupted delivery and data protection.
- Served as Acting CISO, leading cybersecurity strategy, incident response, and risk mitigation.
- Led ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 audits, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
- Managed IT recruitment, onboarding, training, and vendor relationships.
IT Support Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2013 - 03.2014
- Provided enterprise IT support, helpdesk operations, and infrastructure troubleshooting.
IT Trainee
CMC Limited
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Supported network design, lab setup, and IT infrastructure operations.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
L.J. Institute of Engineering & Technology
01.2014
Skills
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- VMware
- FortiGate
- SonicWall
- Sophos
- IPS/IDS
- SSO
- Azure AD
- Google workspace
Websites
Certification
- Fortinet NSE 1 & NSE 2
- Microsoft Azure AZ-900, MS-900, DP-900
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02)
- ISO 27001 / 27701 Audit Contributor
- AI White Belt
Key Projects And Initiatives
- Onsite IT Integration (Australia): Managed system migrations, training, and data center upgrades for portfolio companies.
- Cloud Migration to AWS: Designed and executed on-prem to AWS migration with secure IPsec connectivity.
- Enterprise SSO Implementation: Implemented role-based SSO using OneLogin, Okta, and Azure AD.
- Firewall & Network Security: Deployed FortiGate, SonicWall, and Sophos firewalls aligned with enterprise standards.
- Domain & Email Migration: Migrated enterprise domains and email platforms with zero business disruption.
Personal Information
Title: IT Manager
Work Availability
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Gujarati
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Quote
If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.
Steve Jobs
Software
Atlassian SaaS: Jira, Confluence
Cloud Computing PaaS: AWS, GCP, Azure, VMware
UTM Box: Fortigate, SonicWall, Sophos
Development Tools: Bitbucket, Github, Azure DevOps, Egnyte, Miro
SSO SaaS: Onelogin, Octa, Azure
Mailing SaaS: G-Suit, Office365
Penetration Tools : Nmap, Greenbone, Kali, Burb Suite
Accomplishments
Onsite Project(Australia)
Project management activities for resource training, data/system migrations, integrations, data center upgrades have been successfully completed as a part of onsite activity with portfolio Company.
Portfolio Company IT Integration
• As a part of subsidiary acquisition and Merger, Strategic planning and execution of IT apps, infra and people Integration
• Successfully Performed google to O365, O365 to o365 data migration along with Application integration
On-Prime workload to AWS Cloud
• Successfully migrate on-prime workload to AWS cloud by designing and implementing migration strategy.
• Configured IPsec Secure Tunnel between AWS to On-Prime to provide a secure and high throughput private connection
Single Sign On across Organization
Implemented on Production Infra by designing multiple roles, mapping, Policy, and groups to make standard & versatile
UTM Box Deployment
Configured and deployed multiple UTM boxes with different Policy and Security controls to accomplish Enterprise Standards Network Infrastructure
Domain Migration
• Successfully migrated company domain from abc.com to xyz.com.
• Configured new DNS mapping, Email Migration from old domain to new along with require configuration change
Wireless Lab Setup
Configured 50+ different APs in complex architecture to set up a replica of Client’s live environment in Lab.
Interests
Leadership
Consulting
Timeline
IT Manager
Tech Mahindra
01.2022 - Current
Head of IT
Lodestone Software Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2014 - 12.2021
IT Support Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2013 - 03.2014
IT Trainee
CMC Limited
04.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
L.J. Institute of Engineering & Technology