Dynamic and results-driven senior IT professional with 25+ years of insightful experience in successfully managing IT service delivery and driving revenue growth initiatives utilizing strong technical and operational skills
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Delivery Head / Associate Director
HCL
09.2015 - Current
Leading team of 1000+ geographically dispersed resources to deliver end to end Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Projects in Data Center, End User Services and Cloud Managing the IT Delivery ($100m) for large scale account comprising of EUC, DC, FSO & App operations
Managed multiple Cloud transition projects on AWS with zero impact on operations
Responsible for complete financial management (P&L), reporting and optimization
Understanding & Meeting Client expectations in all aspects with 100% CSAT
Ensure 100% Adherence to SLAs; Established sound track record of turning red accounts into green
Design and monitor the KPIs for IT Service Delivery ensuring cost, quality and timelines
Managing IT service delivery in multi-vendor and multi-client environment
Responsible for end-to-end management and support of applications, end-user computing ERP solutions/ implementation, software development, infrastructure and networks
Partner with customer CIO/VP on strategic discussions and future roadmap
Leading & Supporting EN & NN Deals
Managing Client visits for existing & prospective Clients
Improvise efficiencies via multiple initiatives like Automation, waste elimination, Lean IT, productivity analysis, performance management
Known to be people’s manager, a leader who has groomed multiple leaders and technical leads
Received Value Creation Award for saving $1.2 M
Awarded for Successfully Implementing Frankley Covey 4DX Framework
Over achieved budgeted Margin & Revenue for last financial year by 25%
Completed “Sharpen The Saw” training designed for Leaders
Senior Manager – Infrastructure Services
CSC India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2003 - 09.2015
Participate in strategic, Financial & budget planning for GIES India
Manage the overall responsibility of Service Delivery, Resource planning, Cost and Revenue target for CSC India Infrastructure Business Unit.
Managing the account Financials & having review with the account team.
Responsible for off-shoring, Work transition, Knowledge Transfer, Process & Quality
Accountable to deliver SLA performance. Improve service quality to the client through periodic reviews.
Business Development, Strategic planning and client base development for Infrastructure Services
Deliver sales presentations on Infrastructure Services to existing and potential clients of CSC in the region & manage the client visits for the business unit.
Collaborate with CSC India Solution Experts and Pre-Sales function to prepare proposal.
Client Relationship Management & work closely with the account team / client
Increase Reliability, Responsiveness and Deliver value for the client. Drive cost competitiveness to support financial goals and business plans
Managing the team, competency development, motivating & creating leaders within the team.
Responsible for Disaster Recovery Plan/ Business Continuity Plan.
Manager - Transition & Transformation
CSC India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2007 - 06.2010
Responsible for setting up the office in India & delivering the critical T&T projects using the offshore resources.
Defined service offerings for infrastructure services and responses to RFPs & designed optimal cost models; managed client presentations on service offerings/RFPs and participated in due-diligence
Accounts delivery and Customer Requirement Management. Weekly/Monthly/delivery Status report. Managing deliverables for Upgrade and Support Projects, multiple client Management.
Participates in new business pursuits to maximize revenue through offshore potential.
Promote service delivery best practice and alignment with standards through strong leadership.
Ensure smooth transition of work to India without any major delivery issue.
Establish best practice, effectively deliver technical solutions, and ensure global process consistency.
Mentoring the Technical team in terms of designing the trainings, project rotations. Technical data calculation for RFP preparation.
Managing the cost & timeline of the project delivery
Lead Consultant
CSC India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2003 - 05.2007
Responsible for managing, delivering the services to our end clients across the globe.
Ensure that the ongoing operational needs of the relevant GIS (Global Infrastructure Services) team are matched by appropriate staff development.
This entails undertaking all associated people management activities, including staff training, conducting performance management reviews, recruitment interviewing, and regular team member reviews, etc.
Take ownership of relevant business critical issues to ensure that service level agreements and escalation procedures are met within agreed deadlines.
Manages first line managers and technical leads performing multiple and varied tasks.
Worked with senior management to set operational standards and ensure that GIS teams are adhered to by Global compliance levels and appropriate standards.
This includes actively looking to improve working practices to ensure that the I team work as efficiently as possible
Recipient of HiPod (High Potential) Award
Runner up of Leader of the Year Award
Lead Annual budget exercise in Europe
Recipient of 2nd position in Chess Tournament held during Cultural Festival
Team Lead – Network & Systems
Tata Elxsi Ltd.
05.1999 - 10.2003
Leading a team of 6 persons for giving support to 1000 associates. The job involves handling the day-to-day LAN, WAN, desktop problems & Network Security & keeps the Network 100% up.
Preparing documents related to Network setup, Client connectivity, Business proposals and Quality procedures, according to ISO & SEI CMM Level 5 Standards.
Responsible for participation in different process like DSRs (Daily Service Reviews), Change implementation, RCAs (Root Cause Analysis), SRTs (Service Restoration Team).
Effective Vendor management and coordination with Service providers for optimal Up time for services
Recipient of Customer Satisfaction Award
Project Engineer
Applied Electro Magnetics (P) Ltd.
07.1998 - 04.1999
System Admin for WinNT Network The job involves handling the day-to-day LAN, WAN, desktop problems & Network Security & keeps the Network 100% up