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Ravi Kanth Emani

Hyderabad

Summary

IT leader with extensive experience in driving large-scale technology infrastructure strategies and execution aimed at automation, cost efficiencies, risk mitigation, and transformation. Skilled at collaborating with leadership and stakeholders globally and maintaining relationships with regulatory bodies and vendors. Strong background in developing, implementing, and managing IT controls, policies, procedures, and processes for compliance and risk mitigation while overseeing operating budgets. Capable of building high-performing teams and influencing without authority through effective communication and collaboration. Committed to CSR and volunteering.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Connectivity Services - India, Chief Technology Office - Infrastructure

HSBC Technology India
08.2017 - Current
  • Leading CTO India - Connectivity services for Core Networks, Network Functions, End-Point Networks, Contact Center, and Unified Collab, supporting 55k users across nine HSBC entities in India, assisted by 80+ colleagues.
  • Strategized infrastructure deliveries for the Payment Localization Project, Data Centre Migrations, and Co-Location initiatives with an IT investment of approximately USD 33.5m.
  • Led the design, deployment, and partner engagement for the India Strategic Cloud Connectivity with AWS, GCP, and Azure, enabling 50+ services migrated onto the cloud.
  • Guided CSR and Efficiency Councils, achieving 14k volunteer hours in 2023/2024 by around 2k+ employees.
  • Provided leadership to manage demands from projects and technology upgrades, including recommendations for vendor tools/solutions and global network alignment.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and mitigated compliance risk for telecom services by leading the framework for controls, processes, and policies with successful audit outcomes from external parties and regulators.
  • Directed automation projects to streamline processes, reduce MTTRs, and drive lead model offices.
  • Upgraded India Network Infrastructure in record time to facilitate remote work for 55k users during COVID-19, including deploying high-bandwidth Internet links and scalable VPN services.
  • Led initiatives toward NetZero by coordinating safe disposal of devices with various OEMs.
  • Managed programs such as consolidating network service providers and vendor rationalization, realizing savings of approximately USD 8m between 2020-2024.
  • Previous positions held at HSBC Technology India
  • - Vice President, IT Infrastructure Delivery - Global Operations (Apr 2016 - Aug 2017)
  • - AVP IT Telecommunication, Operations Management (Jan 2013 - Mar 2016)
  • - AVP IT Telecommunication, Infrastructure Support (May 2010 - Dec 2013)
  • - Senior Telecoms Engineer & Manager Telecoms (Jan 2003 - May 2010)

Network Engineer

Shell ITES
09.2001 - 01.2003
  • Client: Microland Ltd. to GE Capital International Services, Hyderabad

Technical Trainee

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (Presently Tata Communications)
06.2000 - 06.2001

Education

B.Sc. - Electronics

Osmania University
01.2000

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • IT Infrastructure Management
  • Service Delivery
  • Automation
  • IT Operations Management
  • Process Re-Engineering
  • Vendor Management
  • Risk Management
  • Business Transformations
  • Financial Planning
  • Cost Controls
  • People Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Leading technology infrastructure strategy and execution for the enterprise in over 15 locations with a 55k employee base and three state-of-the-art datacenters in India
  • Responsible for managing an AOP of USD 8m for the function
  • Established networks across business areas and industry, including regulatory bodies
  • Developed, implemented, and managed IT controls, regulatory compliance, policies, and procedures to protect the organization's IT assets and ensure compliance
  • Served as the engagement lead for 15 vendor partners to build strategic relationships that bring value to the organization
  • Mentored, managed, and motivated a team of senior professionals to achieve department goals and OKRs

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • ITRACS Certified Administrator
  • Witness (Verint) Certified Administrator
  • ITILv3 Foundation Certified
  • Professional Project Management (PMP) Trained

Training

  • IT Products: Nortel 11C/61C, Alcatel 4400, Avaya Definity, Cisco Routers and Switches, Cisco IP Telephony, NEC Satellite equipment, New Bridge Bandwidth Manager, Telecom management tools, Aspect ACD, Verint
  • Project Management Tools: Microsoft Project

Timeline

Head of Connectivity Services - India, Chief Technology Office - Infrastructure

HSBC Technology India
08.2017 - Current

Network Engineer

Shell ITES
09.2001 - 01.2003

Technical Trainee

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (Presently Tata Communications)
06.2000 - 06.2001

B.Sc. - Electronics

Osmania University

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