SATHISH KARTHICK
Chennai
Summary
Visionary and results-driven IT Executive with over 19 years of global leadership experience across Infrastructure, Cloud, Managed Services, Applications, and Cybersecurity. Demonstrated ability to drive transformation, lead large-scale operations, and deliver value for Fortune 500 clients across banking, healthcare, and IT sectors. Proven success in governance, automation, and building global delivery capabilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director – Managed Services
CBTS
- Current
- - Lead global IT operations for 320+ enterprise clients, spanning cloud, infra, app support, and cybersecurity.
- - Designed and scaled service delivery models across infrastructure towers – Storage (NetApp, Hitachi, EMC), Backup (Commvault), Compute (VMware, Linux, Windows), Cloud (Azure, AWS), Network (SD-WAN, Firewalls, VOIP).
- - Established SOC services (Sentinel, CrowdStrike) for 40+ clients.
- - Automated patching, CMDB updates, and reporting pipelines using Ansible and StackStorm.
- - Drove compliance readiness for ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF.
- - Delivered 38% faster ADM with agile teams across Salesforce, ERP, and Data Engineering.
- Key Achievements:
- - Scaled clients from 80 to 320+ in 2 years.
- - Achieved >95% patch compliance across 250+ clients.
Consultant – Storage & Compute
AstraZeneca
12.2015 - 03.2019
- - Delivered resilient SAN and DR architectures.
- - Led performance tuning and capacity planning.
Presales Consultant – Cloud, Storage & Compute
Cognizant
08.2014 - 12.2015
- - Designed enterprise tech solutions.
- - Contributed to multi-million-dollar RFP wins.
Storage Engineer – SAN Infrastructure
HCL Technologies
09.2008 - 06.2012
- - Implemented and supported SAN & DR environments.
Escalation Support Engineer – Microsoft Tech
Sutherland Global
12.2006 - 09.2008
- - L2/L3 support for Microsoft stack, HP, Outlook.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Holy Infant Jesus
Chennai 06-2006
Skills
- IT Strategy & Transformation, Cloud Engineering (Azure, AWS), Enterprise IT Operations (24x7 Global Delivery), Cybersecurity & Compliance (ISO, SOC2, NIST), Automation (Ansible, Python, PowerShell), ITSM/ITOM (ServiceNow, LogicMonitor), Enterprise Applications (ERP, Salesforce, CPQ), P&L Management & FinOps, M&A Integration, Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
- - Implementing Microsoft Azure Solutions
- - [Add others: AWS, VMware, ITIL, PMP as applicable]
Awards
- Management Appreciation – CBTS, - Best Performer – AstraZeneca, - Star of the Month – AstraZeneca, - Deal-Winning Contributor – Cognizant
Timeline
Consultant – Storage & Compute
AstraZeneca
12.2015 - 03.2019
Presales Consultant – Cloud, Storage & Compute
Cognizant
08.2014 - 12.2015
Storage Engineer – SAN Infrastructure
HCL Technologies
09.2008 - 06.2012
Escalation Support Engineer – Microsoft Tech
Sutherland Global
12.2006 - 09.2008
Director – Managed Services
CBTS
- Current
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Holy Infant Jesus