LOHIT BANGERA
Application Development Manager
Mumbai
Summary
IT Management Professional with robust experience in leading technology teams and driving IT strategy. Skilled in project management, systems integration, and cybersecurity. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering measurable results. Adaptable to evolving business needs and committed to continuous improvement. Strong reputation for reliability and delivering high-impact outcomes.
Overview
4
4
Languages
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager IT
Air India Express.
11.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of 10 developers and architects, overseeing the technical direction, application architecture, and security for 20+ in-house projects and 50+ integrated applications.
- AI Enablement: Led organization-wide AI enablement initiatives by identifying use cases, driving adoption of AI tools (Copilot Studio), and enabling cross-functional teams with automation and intelligent analytics solutions.
- Technical Leadership: Direct all aspects of application development, from architecture design to deployment, for critical systems including the Navitaire ODS replica and Fund Upload payment gateways (PayU, HDFC, PropeG).
- Cloud & Cost Optimization: Achieved significant cost savings by proactively monitoring and right-sizing VM resources across Azure and GCP environments.
- Security & Compliance: Enforced stringent cybersecurity standards, addressing VAPT, CSPM, and GHAS findings pre-production. Managed all CAB approvals with comprehensive pre-read documentation.
- Project Delivery: Spearheaded key enterprise projects including ServiceNow implementation, server migration from TCL to Azure/GCP, I5 to IX migration, and WCAG compliance initiatives.
- Infrastructure Management: Managed organizational DNS and collaborated with Akamai and Application Gateway teams for optimal domain and application configuration.
- Achievements/Tasks
Sr. Manager IT
Go Airlines (I) Ltd.
07.2009 - 11.2023
- Managed the end-to-end application lifecycle for 40+ in-house projects, directly supporting 80% of business revenue through mission-critical API integrations.
- Business Impact: Provided API support to 200+ travel agents via Digital/SOAP APIs, which became the cornerstone of business sales.
- Innovation & RPA: Pioneered in-house Robotic Process Automation (RPA) projects to manage IROPS, including bulk cancellations, SSIM uploads for GDS, and bulk refunds, drastically improving operational efficiency.
- Regulatory Compliance: Led projects to meet DGCA mandates, ensuring compliance through initiatives like bag tag SMS, MOCA manifests, and crew breath analyzer notifications.
- Full-Cycle Development: Orchestrated requirements gathering, BRD creation, development, testing, and implementation of applications, including Android app for flight operations and internal IT Service Desk.
- Stakeholder Management: Served as primary IT interface for business stakeholders, analyzed change requests, and ensured effective risk mitigation across all projects.
- Achievements/Tasks
Education
Executive MBA - Operations
IMT Ghaziabad
01-2022
Master of Commerce - undefined
Mumbai University
01-2009
Skills
Project Coordination
Agile Methodology
Deployment Plan
IT budgeting
IT procurement
Help desk management
Application support
Business analysis
IT governance
Data analytics
Software development
Cybersecurity expertise
Team collaboration
Team development
Documentation and reporting
Quality assurance
Change management
Problem-solving
Time management
Agile methodology
Strategic planning
Staff hiring
Accomplishments
- Awarded as a Star Performer in Air India Express.
- Awarded as Best Employee in GoAirlines.
- Topper in two subjects in the college.
- Financial accounting & Auditing.
- Management Production & Planning.
Corporate Training
Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Android & iOS Development, Management Development, Communication & Presentation Skills
Timeline
Sr. Manager IT
Air India Express.
11.2023 - Current
Sr. Manager IT
Go Airlines (I) Ltd.
07.2009 - 11.2023
Master of Commerce - undefined
Mumbai University
Executive MBA - Operations
IMT Ghaziabad