Sudhir Kashid
Mumbai
Summary
An experienced IT leader with over 19 years in IT Infrastructure, Security, and Operations. Proven expertise in project planning, client relations, cloud management, and server security. Skilled in datacenter migrations, troubleshooting, and global team collaboration.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
HEAD IT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATIONS
EDNRED
04.2020 - Current
- Achieved a 35% cost saving by optimizing Office 365 accounts through technical assessments and identifying cost-effective solutions
- Accelerated business growth by 15% by ensuring scalable infrastructure and maintaining team availability during peak seasons, minimizing downtime
- Spearheaded E-waste and CSR initiatives, drastically reducing the organization's carbon footprint and bolstering its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reputation
- Led and mentored the Infra team and cross-functional teams, providing innovative solutions that automated processes and simplified work
- Successfully crashed the infrastructure budget by 20% through effective negotiation with service providers, ensuring maximum ROI
- Reduced time to market by 20% by strategically hiring an Infra team in India, improving project delivery timelines and enhancing operational efficiency
Manager IT Infrastructure
LOYALTY SOLUTIONS & PVT. LTD. (PAYBACK INDIA - AMEX)
12.2011 - 03.2020
- Led the staff across India and Germany, ensuring seamless post-merger service integration, leading to significant growth and enhanced productivity
- Achieved a 90% cost reduction in Easynet MPLS migrations by strategic relocation within the same premises, demonstrating exceptional cost-efficiency and technical proficiency
- Migrated datacenter services from Tata to Net magic with zero downtime, ensuring uninterrupted access and maintaining service continuity for all stakeholders
Various IT Infrastructure Roles
Comet Solutions Pvt. Ltd & Swara Sajal Infotech
01.2005 - 01.2009
Education
MBA - INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Sikkim Manipal University
01.2013
M.COM -
Pune University
05.2008
Skills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- IT Infrastructure
- Security
- Global Operations
- Compliance
- ISO Standards
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting
- ROI
- Emerging Technologies
- SDWAN
- Azure Cloud
- WSUS
- SCCM
- BitLocker
- MFA
- SFTP
- DNS
- DHCP
- VPN
- Kaspersky
- Bitdefender AV
- SolarWinds
- Splunk
- Rapid7
- CMDB
- Snow
- VLANs
- Routing Protocols
- Checkpoint
- FortiGate
- Cisco Switches
- Firewalls
- Forcepoint
- Zscaler
- BCP
- DR
- Active Directory
- ERP
- MPLS
- WAF
- Linux
- AAA
- Encryption
- Office 365
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
Certification
- High-Impact IT Leader - Succeed as CIO/CTO/IT Director, Tech MBA on Udemy, 01/25
- ITIL Certified Professional, Axelos Global Best Practice, 06/24
- Certificate of completion of Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft & Compusoft, 07/24
- Space Technology and its applications workshop, ISRO, 01/23
- Geo-data sharing and Cyber Security, ISRO, 11/23
- Microsoft Certified - Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft, 02/20
Other Certifications
- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application
- HCL Certified Engineer
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- Microsoft Certified Engineer
- Microsoft Certified Administrator
- Manage Engine Product Associate
Awards
- Business Excellence
- Icon
- Always committed to excellence
Technologies
- SDWAN
- Azure Cloud
- WSUS
- SCCM
- BitLocker
- MFA
- SFTP
- DNS
- DHCP
- VPN
- Kaspersky
- Bitdefender AV
- SolarWinds
- Splunk
- Rapid7
- CMDB
- Snow
- VLANs & Routing Protocols
- Checkpoint
- FortiGate
- Cisco Switches & Firewalls
- Forcepoint
- Zscaler
- BCP
- DR
- Active Directory
- ERP
- MPLS
- WAF
- Linux
- AAA
- Encryption
- Office 365
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
HEAD IT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATIONS
EDNRED
04.2020 - Current
Manager IT Infrastructure
LOYALTY SOLUTIONS & PVT. LTD. (PAYBACK INDIA - AMEX)
12.2011 - 03.2020
Various IT Infrastructure Roles
Comet Solutions Pvt. Ltd & Swara Sajal Infotech
01.2005 - 01.2009
M.COM -
Pune University
MBA - INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Sikkim Manipal University
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