Technical Lead with expertise in incident resolution and cloud security. Achieved a 50% increase in SLA resolution rates through effective implementation of Microsoft 365 security configurations. Skilled in team management and collaboration, successfully driving onboarding initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency with innovative solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification
Work History
Spearheaded cross-functional onboarding initiatives for Assist 365, streamlining access provisioning for global support teams.
Directed migration of Amplify wikis to Engineering Hub, improving content discoverability and compliance.
Resolved escalated incidents in Tier 1, 2, and 3 technical support, enhancing SLA resolution rates by 50%.
Implemented security configurations for Microsoft 365 and Azure AD services, increasing identity security by 40%.
Managed a team of technical writers responsible for developing wiki content for Amplify features.
Facilitated weekly operational syncs and audit readiness activities, encompassing risk assessments, and SLA tracking.
Collaborated with audit teams to achieve successful third-party security audits with zero non-conformities.
Authored knowledge base articles and FAQs, decreasing support ticket volume by 15%.
Tech Mahindra Allyis
Hyderabad
10.2019 - Current
Spearheaded cross-functional onboarding initiatives for Assist 365, streamlining access provisioning for global support teams.
Directed migration of Amplify wikis to Engineering Hub, improving content discoverability and compliance.
Resolved escalated incidents in Tier 1, 2, and 3 technical support, enhancing SLA resolution rates by 50%.
Implemented security configurations for Microsoft 365 and Azure AD services, increasing identity security by 40%.
Managed a team of technical writers responsible for developing wiki content for Amplify features.
Facilitated weekly operational syncs and audit readiness activities, encompassing risk assessments, and SLA tracking.
Collaborated with audit teams to achieve successful third-party security audits with zero non-conformities.
Authored knowledge base articles and FAQs, decreasing support ticket volume by 15%.
Delivered comprehensive technical solutions and executed projects for US-based clients.
Managed tiered support (L1-L3) for global clients, ensuring efficient issue resolution across platforms.
Administered post-migration support for Office 365, including Exchange Online, and ADFS.
Led troubleshooting for Outlook and mailbox administration to enhance user experience.
Supported cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, implementing Microsoft Suite tools.
Monitored server performance, resolved alerts, and provided VMware support in diverse environments.
Facilitated client communications to gather requirements and align technical configurations.
Mentored internal teams, enhanced SOPs, and developed repeatable IT implementation models.
Moksh Tech
Ahmedabad
05.2018 - 09.2019
Delivered comprehensive technical solutions and executed projects for US-based clients.
Managed tiered support (L1-L3) for global clients, ensuring efficient issue resolution across platforms.
Administered post-migration support for Office 365, including Exchange Online, and ADFS.
Led troubleshooting for Outlook and mailbox administration to enhance user experience.
Supported cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, implementing Microsoft Suite tools.
Monitored server performance, resolved alerts, and provided VMware support in diverse environments.
Facilitated client communications to gather requirements and align technical configurations.
Mentored internal teams, enhanced SOPs, and developed repeatable IT implementation models.
Directed IT infrastructure development for five projects, including networks, firewalls, and server deployments.
Installed and maintained backup systems, antivirus solutions, digital boards, and simulators.
Delivered user support and training while managing assets and coordinating third-party vendors.
Streamlined IT operations through policy development, budget planning, and improved documentation standards.
Established IT policies with clear usage guidelines and security procedures to enhance compliance.
Managed software licensing agreements for over 1,000 users to ensure regulatory compliance.
Trained staff members on new technologies to improve operational efficiency.
Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy
Karjat
03.2013 - 08.2017
Directed IT infrastructure development for five projects, including networks, firewalls, and server deployments.
Installed and maintained backup systems, antivirus solutions, digital boards, and simulators.
Delivered user support and training while managing assets and coordinating third-party vendors.
Streamlined IT operations through policy development, budget planning, and improved documentation standards.
Established IT policies with clear usage guidelines and security procedures to enhance compliance.
Managed software licensing agreements for over 1,000 users to ensure regulatory compliance.
Trained staff members on new technologies to improve operational efficiency.
Administered DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, FortiGate firewalls, and IIS for blended learning environments.
Implemented Apache, PHP, MySQL, and Joomla systems to advance digital campus initiatives.
Provided remote support including asset tagging, mailbox setups, backups, and IT procurement services.
Trained over 200 users in Microsoft Office, basic networking, and data management practices.
Conducted regular audits of systems to uphold digital hygiene standards.
Managed user accounts with password resets and access level modifications to enhance security.
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies
Lonavala
07.2007 - 02.2013
Administered DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, FortiGate firewalls, and IIS for blended learning environments.
Implemented Apache, PHP, MySQL, and Joomla systems to advance digital campus initiatives.
Provided remote support including asset tagging, mailbox setups, backups, and IT procurement services.
Trained over 200 users in Microsoft Office, basic networking, and data management practices.
Conducted regular audits of systems to uphold digital hygiene standards.
Managed user accounts with password resets and access level modifications to enhance security.
Education
MBA - Information Technology
Pune
Pune
05-2007
Skills
Generative AI development
Program management skills
Prompt engineering techniques
Project management
Incident resolution
Security configuration
Security monitoring: Azure Monitor
Azure virtual machines management
ServiceNow ITSM expertise
Project scheduling: Microsoft Project
Data visualization: Power BI
Multi-tenant architecture design
Single sign-on (SSO) implementation
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
Certified ScrumMaster
Practical Project Manager
Scrum Alliance AI & Agility: A Comprehensive Introduction
Microsoft Azure AI Vision solution
ITIL 4.0 & 3.0
Project Management Institute Generative AI Overview for Project Managers
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Simulation of WAN Routing Protocols – Designed and implemented RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, Frame Relay.
WAN Network Design – Set up WAN infrastructure at Samundra Institute.
Research – Published paper on environmental impacts on seawater for BP Marine.
Timeline
Spearheaded cross-functional onboarding initiatives for Assist 365, streamlining access provisioning for global support teams.
Directed migration of Amplify wikis to Engineering Hub, improving content discoverability and compliance.
Resolved escalated incidents in Tier 1, 2, and 3 technical support, enhancing SLA resolution rates by 50%.
Implemented security configurations for Microsoft 365 and Azure AD services, increasing identity security by 40%.
Managed a team of technical writers responsible for developing wiki content for Amplify features.
Facilitated weekly operational syncs and audit readiness activities, encompassing risk assessments, and SLA tracking.
Collaborated with audit teams to achieve successful third-party security audits with zero non-conformities.
Authored knowledge base articles and FAQs, decreasing support ticket volume by 15%.
Tech Mahindra Allyis
10.2019 - Current
Delivered comprehensive technical solutions and executed projects for US-based clients.
Managed tiered support (L1-L3) for global clients, ensuring efficient issue resolution across platforms.
Administered post-migration support for Office 365, including Exchange Online, and ADFS.
Led troubleshooting for Outlook and mailbox administration to enhance user experience.
Supported cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, implementing Microsoft Suite tools.
Monitored server performance, resolved alerts, and provided VMware support in diverse environments.
Facilitated client communications to gather requirements and align technical configurations.
Mentored internal teams, enhanced SOPs, and developed repeatable IT implementation models.
Moksh Tech
05.2018 - 09.2019
Directed IT infrastructure development for five projects, including networks, firewalls, and server deployments.
Installed and maintained backup systems, antivirus solutions, digital boards, and simulators.
Delivered user support and training while managing assets and coordinating third-party vendors.
Streamlined IT operations through policy development, budget planning, and improved documentation standards.
Established IT policies with clear usage guidelines and security procedures to enhance compliance.
Managed software licensing agreements for over 1,000 users to ensure regulatory compliance.
Trained staff members on new technologies to improve operational efficiency.
Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy
03.2013 - 08.2017
Administered DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, FortiGate firewalls, and IIS for blended learning environments.
Implemented Apache, PHP, MySQL, and Joomla systems to advance digital campus initiatives.
Provided remote support including asset tagging, mailbox setups, backups, and IT procurement services.
Trained over 200 users in Microsoft Office, basic networking, and data management practices.
Conducted regular audits of systems to uphold digital hygiene standards.
Managed user accounts with password resets and access level modifications to enhance security.
Led cross-functional teams to manage daily spare order processing, ensuring seamless coordination between service, stores, and finance teams. Maintained high order accuracy and reduced communication gaps across departments.Trained over 100+ service engineers on CRM workflows, POD updates, and return processes during HO commercial trainings. Improved field team compliance and reduced repeat errors by over 20%.Owned end-to-end order lifecycle, including documentation, dispatches, POD tracking, and MIS reporting with minimal supervision. Enabled faster turnaround and higher accuracy in daily operations.Acted as a central escalation point between field engineers, HO departments, and senior managers to resolve system and order-related issues. Reduced escalations by ensuring proactive resolution within SLA timelines.Managed return spare process and validations, driving a 25% reduction in turnaround time and improving system accuracy. Ensured proper coordination with service and stores for smooth transaction closures.Initiated Kaizen process improvements for workflow automation, documentation, and order validation. Reduced manual work by 30% and helped in faster issue identification.Collaborated with IT team to test and implement new CRM workflows and resolve service module-related bugs. Ensured seamless migration and better user experience for the service team.Created and presented MIS reports for weekly DRM meetings and management reviews. Supported data-driven decisions and provided insights on pending and completed orders.Monitored pending orders and stock validations daily across CFA locations. Achieved 15% reduction in follow-up delays by implementing checklist-based follow-ups.Handled distributor and spot-visit orders, ensuring compliance with internal policies and faster processing. Reduced lead time by 20% with improved documentation and follow-ups.Supervised stock accuracy across locations and led reconciliation activities with store teams. Brought down discrepancies by 15% through structured checking and documentation.Prepared CRM master data and validated engineer records for smooth CRM transition. Increased CRM accuracy by 25% before new system rollout.Managed price lists and quotations, communicating with teams to ensure correct rates and GST compliance. Prevented billing errors and improved customer satisfaction on pricing clarity.Maintained GEM and E-Invoice portal compliance, uploading documents accurately to meet government requirements. Ensured zero rejection in audits and smoother order execution for public sector clients.Followed up on loan spare recoveries, ensuring 95% payment recovery by accurate tracking and coordination with accounts. Reduced pending dues and ensured clean financial closure of orders. at Transasia Bio-Medicals LtdLed cross-functional teams to manage daily spare order processing, ensuring seamless coordination between service, stores, and finance teams. Maintained high order accuracy and reduced communication gaps across departments.Trained over 100+ service engineers on CRM workflows, POD updates, and return processes during HO commercial trainings. Improved field team compliance and reduced repeat errors by over 20%.Owned end-to-end order lifecycle, including documentation, dispatches, POD tracking, and MIS reporting with minimal supervision. Enabled faster turnaround and higher accuracy in daily operations.Acted as a central escalation point between field engineers, HO departments, and senior managers to resolve system and order-related issues. Reduced escalations by ensuring proactive resolution within SLA timelines.Managed return spare process and validations, driving a 25% reduction in turnaround time and improving system accuracy. Ensured proper coordination with service and stores for smooth transaction closures.Initiated Kaizen process improvements for workflow automation, documentation, and order validation. Reduced manual work by 30% and helped in faster issue identification.Collaborated with IT team to test and implement new CRM workflows and resolve service module-related bugs. Ensured seamless migration and better user experience for the service team.Created and presented MIS reports for weekly DRM meetings and management reviews. Supported data-driven decisions and provided insights on pending and completed orders.Monitored pending orders and stock validations daily across CFA locations. Achieved 15% reduction in follow-up delays by implementing checklist-based follow-ups.Handled distributor and spot-visit orders, ensuring compliance with internal policies and faster processing. Reduced lead time by 20% with improved documentation and follow-ups.Supervised stock accuracy across locations and led reconciliation activities with store teams. Brought down discrepancies by 15% through structured checking and documentation.Prepared CRM master data and validated engineer records for smooth CRM transition. Increased CRM accuracy by 25% before new system rollout.Managed price lists and quotations, communicating with teams to ensure correct rates and GST compliance. Prevented billing errors and improved customer satisfaction on pricing clarity.Maintained GEM and E-Invoice portal compliance, uploading documents accurately to meet government requirements. Ensured zero rejection in audits and smoother order execution for public sector clients.Followed up on loan spare recoveries, ensuring 95% payment recovery by accurate tracking and coordination with accounts. Reduced pending dues and ensured clean financial closure of orders. at Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
<ul>
<li>Operations Management Responsibilities:</li>
<li>Supervised a cross-functional team of over 40, including field technicians, logistics personnel, and customer service agents.</li>
<li>Developed and implemented SOPs that improved field installation efficiency by 30%.</li>
<li>Managed nationwide GPS device deployments for fleet clients, coordinating logistics, and resource allocation.</li>
<li>Maintained service-level agreements (SLAs) with clients, ensuring a 95%+ client satisfaction rate.</li>
<li>Monitored and managed the inventory of GPS tracking devices and installation equipment.</li>
<li>Generated and presented monthly operational performance reports to executive leadership.</li>
<li>IT Management Responsibilities:</li>
<li>Led the administration and technical maintenance of the Nsoroma GPS tracking platform (web and mobile).</li>
<li>Oversaw server infrastructure, software updates, and data security across internal systems.</li>
<li>Integrated third-party APIs into the company’s GPS platform for enhanced client reporting.</li>
<li>Provided tier-2 technical support for software and hardware issues, reducing resolution time by 40%.</li>
<li>Implemented cybersecurity protocols and backup solutions to secure client data.</li>
<li>Researched and deployed new GPS hardware models, reducing device failure rates by 25%.</li>
</ul> at NSOROMA GPS LTD<ul>
<li>Operations Management Responsibilities:</li>
<li>Supervised a cross-functional team of over 40, including field technicians, logistics personnel, and customer service agents.</li>
<li>Developed and implemented SOPs that improved field installation efficiency by 30%.</li>
<li>Managed nationwide GPS device deployments for fleet clients, coordinating logistics, and resource allocation.</li>
<li>Maintained service-level agreements (SLAs) with clients, ensuring a 95%+ client satisfaction rate.</li>
<li>Monitored and managed the inventory of GPS tracking devices and installation equipment.</li>
<li>Generated and presented monthly operational performance reports to executive leadership.</li>
<li>IT Management Responsibilities:</li>
<li>Led the administration and technical maintenance of the Nsoroma GPS tracking platform (web and mobile).</li>
<li>Oversaw server infrastructure, software updates, and data security across internal systems.</li>
<li>Integrated third-party APIs into the company’s GPS platform for enhanced client reporting.</li>
<li>Provided tier-2 technical support for software and hardware issues, reducing resolution time by 40%.</li>
<li>Implemented cybersecurity protocols and backup solutions to secure client data.</li>
<li>Researched and deployed new GPS hardware models, reducing device failure rates by 25%.</li>
</ul> at NSOROMA GPS LTD
<ul><li>Worked across multiple levels of a complex content ingestion system over a 10-year span</li><li>Improved system performance by streamlining data retrieval and backend operations</li><li>Standardized data ingestion protocols, enhancing accuracy across geographic and topical datasets</li><li>Implemented client-facing dashboard features previously underutilized, making them standard practice</li><li>Integrated third-party tools to overcome content access restrictions and expand curation capabilities</li><li>Applied deep understanding of Google search logic to maximize content quality and relevance</li><li>Analyzed and explained system behavior to internal stakeholders and clients to improve transparency</li><li>Developed training protocols for content moderation and system maintenance, enabling week-long onboarding cycles</li><li>Managed a team of 12 moderators over four years, optimizing workflows to support high-volume data pulls</li><li>Coordinated with operations and account teams to assess client requests, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions</li><li>Conducted honest, strategic discussions with clients and leadership to align requests with system limitations and business goals</li><li>Maintained detailed process documentation to support organizational memory, training, and accountability</li><li>Completed college-level coursework in survey and process writing; applied principles to workplace efficiencies</li><li>Self-taught in multiple platforms including sound and video editing software, media production software</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and a range of productivity and curation tools</li></ul> at Futuri Media<ul><li>Worked across multiple levels of a complex content ingestion system over a 10-year span</li><li>Improved system performance by streamlining data retrieval and backend operations</li><li>Standardized data ingestion protocols, enhancing accuracy across geographic and topical datasets</li><li>Implemented client-facing dashboard features previously underutilized, making them standard practice</li><li>Integrated third-party tools to overcome content access restrictions and expand curation capabilities</li><li>Applied deep understanding of Google search logic to maximize content quality and relevance</li><li>Analyzed and explained system behavior to internal stakeholders and clients to improve transparency</li><li>Developed training protocols for content moderation and system maintenance, enabling week-long onboarding cycles</li><li>Managed a team of 12 moderators over four years, optimizing workflows to support high-volume data pulls</li><li>Coordinated with operations and account teams to assess client requests, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions</li><li>Conducted honest, strategic discussions with clients and leadership to align requests with system limitations and business goals</li><li>Maintained detailed process documentation to support organizational memory, training, and accountability</li><li>Completed college-level coursework in survey and process writing; applied principles to workplace efficiencies</li><li>Self-taught in multiple platforms including sound and video editing software, media production software</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and a range of productivity and curation tools</li></ul> at Futuri Media