Prabhat Prakash Pawaskar

Key Result Areas:

1. IT Strategy & Leadership

• Aligned IT strategies with organizational objectives, enhancing operational efficiency and driving measurable productivity improvements.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, reducing manual processes by 75% and significantly improving workflow efficiency.
• Optimize IT budgets to achieve cost savings while maintaining high service standards.
• Monitor emerging technologies to drive innovation, sustain competitive advantage, and accelerate time-to-value.

2. Infrastructure & Operations Management

• Ensure 99.9% availability of networks, servers, cloud, and security infrastructure, minimizing downtime.
• Manage enterprise infrastructure including Amazon Web Services, on-premises Nutanix servers, and Microsoft 365 environment.
• Implement robust IT systems and security policies, reducing incidents by 95% and strengthening risk management.
• Utilize PowerShell and Arctera solutions to maintain backup and disaster recovery plans, ensuring minimal downtime and fast restoration.

3. Business Technology Solutions

• Managed business applications like Vendor Registration systems, Farvision ERP, Titan Cloud DMS, and DMacq DMS, ensuring seamless integration and enhancing data accuracy.
• Perform administrative functions and coordinate with end users for efficient system utilization.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to deploy technology solutions that streamline processes and enhance customer experience.
• Led automation initiatives that reduced manual workload and accelerated task completion.

4. Security & Compliance

• Ensure regulatory compliance through periodic audits and proactive risk mitigation, maintaining zero major security breaches.
• Implement enterprise security solutions using Trend Micro to protect against cyber threats, reducing data loss incidents by 95%.
• Strengthen data integrity and business continuity through proactive security measures.
• Provide mentorship and training to enhance team capability and overall productivity.

5. Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop high-performing IT teams, improving efficiency and optimizing manpower utilization.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure seamless service delivery and successful project execution.

Key Projects

• Successfully deployed Data Loss Prevention, email and endpoint security using Trend Micro solutions, enhancing data protection and preventing unauthorized access.
• Managed banking/payment gateway (Snorkel servers) integration with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, ensuring compliance and improving transaction processing efficiency.
• Led infrastructure provisioning for multiple subsidiaries, accelerating onboarding and ensuring consistent system performance.

Key Result Areas:

• Managed end-to-end IT infrastructure (Azure, Windows, HP-UX, virtualization) ensuring 99.9% uptime.
• Defined and executed IT strategy aligned with business goals, driving digital transformation and operational efficiency.
• Strengthened cybersecurity posture, reducing security incidents by 95% through policy implementation and controls.
• Led SAP ERP, CRM, and enterprise application management including Basis administration.
• Migrated ERP and Active Directory to Azure Cloud, enhancing availability and disaster recovery.
• Designed scalable Azure architecture (Load Balancer, VM Scale Sets) for high availability.
• Implemented backup and disaster recovery solutions using PowerShell, Veeam, and Veritas.
• Streamlined communication processes between departments, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
• Developed Power BI dashboards and MIS reports for data-driven decision-making.
• Reduced manual processes by 75% through automation and workflow optimization.
• Ensured regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and effective risk management practices.
• Led and mentored IT teams while managing vendors for seamless service delivery and cost optimization.

Key Achievements:

• Virtualized 40+ physical servers into VMs, reducing infrastructure cost and improving efficiency.
• Implemented Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and mail archiving solutions for enhanced data security.
• Established secure hybrid connectivity (Site-to-Site & Point-to-Site VPN).
• Upgraded SAP ECC6 and HP-UX platforms, improving performance and security.
• Deployed Veritas backup with policy-based controls ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Enabled faster onboarding by provisioning infrastructure for multiple subsidiaries

Key Result Areas:

• Led and coordinated product migration and implementation projects at NSE site, collaborating with cross-functional team members to ensure successful delivery.
• Led and coordinated product migration and implementation projects at the NSE site, working collaboratively with cross-functional team members.
• Technically initiated and led VMware infrastructure planning, along with Active Directory and Group Policy design for domain environments.
• Managed client communications through regular meetings and conference calls, fostering alignment and transparency with stakeholders.
• Coordinated migration activities, scheduled team tasks, monitored deliverables, and tracked project progress.
• Collaborated with the HR team on recruitment activities, including candidate evaluations, interviews, and feedback processes.