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Kuldeep Panchal

Kuldeep Panchal

Gurgaon

Summary

Results-driven manager specializing in data center operations and cybersecurity management. Demonstrated success in leading disaster recovery planning and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance operational resilience. Strong background in improving network security and ensuring compliance through effective solutions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

POWERGRID Corporation of India Ltd.
Gurgaon
09.2014 - Current

Manager – Data Center & Cybersecurity
Powergrid Corporation of India | Locations: Manesar (DC) & Bangalore (DR)

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Led operations of two Tier-III Data Centers (DC – Manesar & DR – Bangalore) ensuring 24x7 availability, resilience, and regulatory compliance.
  • Directed the Network Security Team managing firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and WAN infrastructure, ensuring secure and seamless inter-site connectivity.
  • Defined and enforced Cyber Security Policies, SOPs, and Incident Response Frameworks, aligned with CERT-IN, NCIIPC, and ISO 27001 standards.
  • Designed and implemented cybersecurity & network infrastructure solutions, including SIEM, SOC, IAM, DLP, and endpoint security platforms.
  • Oversaw BCP & DR drills, failover testing, and disaster recovery readiness, minimizing RTO/RPO gaps.
  • Collaborated with OEMs, consultants, and cross-functional teams for solution evaluation, RFPs, and technology adoption (Zero Trust, SD-WAN, Cloud Security).
  • Spearheaded automation initiatives for patch management, log monitoring, and configuration compliance.
  • Mentored and managed a team of network and cybersecurity professionals, ensuring continuous upskilling and performance alignment.

Education

B Tech (IT) - Information Technology

Indian Institute of Information Technology
Allahabad
07-2014

Skills

  • Data center operations
  • Cybersecurity management
  • Network security implementation
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk assessment
  • Project management
  • Analytical and critical thinking

Timeline

Manager

POWERGRID Corporation of India Ltd.
09.2014 - Current

B Tech (IT) - Information Technology

Indian Institute of Information Technology
Kuldeep Panchal