Vairavan Sampath
Bangalore
Summary
Strategic IT Manager with 13.3 years of experience in enterprise IT operations, SaaS ecosystems, and cybersecurity. Specializes in Identity & Access Management, endpoint management, cloud collaboration, and security platforms. Drives cost reductions and enhances security through effective license rationalization and automation. Skilled in team building, budgeting, onboarding, and compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - IT
Peak XV Partners Advisors India LLP
Bengaluru
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Owned identity and access management (Okta), endpoint security (Intune, JAMF, CrowdStrike), and cloud security (Netskope, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), implementing zero-trust aligned controls and reducing security exposure.
- Secured enterprise infrastructure across network, server, endpoint and cloud environments, and evaluated/ on-boarded technologies that met business and compliance requirements.
- Delivered cost reductions (~40%) through license rationalization, automation, and strategic vendor negotiations while improving service reliability and financial governance.
- Led IT hiring, on-boarding, training, budgeting, reporting and performance management to build a resilient, service-focused team.
- Owned vendor management, contract governance, and IT policy implementation to align technology resources with organizational objectives.
- Directed IT operations and SaaS ecosystem for high-growth investment organization, overseeing subscription life-cycle management (procurement, renewals, audits, compliance, usage optimization) to ensure operational efficiency.
- Formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA
Senior System Administrator (L3)
Omniscient Pvt. Ltd
Bengaluru
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Managed enterprise servers, networks, backups, endpoints, and SaaS platforms; consolidated services and optimized processes, achieving ~40% operational cost savings.
- Implemented security monitoring, patching and incident response practices to improve stability, reduce downtime and strengthen the organization's security posture.
- Conducted license audits and performance tuning, streamlined documentation to enhance operational controls and handover readiness.
- Supported large-scale corporate and investor events, ensuring reliable collaboration and conferencing platforms (Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace).
- Collaborated with Sequoia Capital to develop investment strategies, supporting financial planning and growth initiatives.
Senior System Administrator (L2)
IPSOFT India Pvt. Ltd
10.2012 - 06.2018
- Administered Active Directory, Windows Server, and enterprise application environments; managed user life-cycle, group policies, and permissions to ensure secure access and compliance.
- Administered server environments and ensured optimal system performance.
- Managed user accounts and maintained access control policies.
- Implemented security protocols to protect sensitive information.
- Developed SOPs, system policies, and operational documentation to standardize procedures and minimize handover time, enhancing operational continuity.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com
Sri Vardhaman Mahaveer Jain Evening College
Pre-University Course - PUC - 11th & 12th
BEML Composite Junior College
Skills
- Identity & Access Management
- Okta
- Endpoint Management
- Intune
- JAMF
- Collaboration Platforms
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- Slack
- Zoom
- Freshservice
- Security & Compliance
- Netskope (DLP)
- CrowdStrike
- SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)
- MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore)
- RIA (Registered Investment Adviser)
- Cloud & Servers
- AWS
- GCP
- Azure
- Windows Server
- AI Productivity
- Gemini
- Claude
- Wispr flow
- ChatGPT
- IT Infrastructure & SaaS Operations
- Network & Endpoint Security
- Mimecast
- ZTNA
- Meraki Switches
- Druva
- Virtru
- Vendor & License Management
- IT Project Management & Service Delivery
Certification
- Google Cloud Certified - Server Infrastructure
- MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional (Server 2003)
- Generative AI Mastermind (Outskill)
Timeline
Manager - IT
Peak XV Partners Advisors India LLP
01.2022 - 01.2026
Senior System Administrator (L3)
Omniscient Pvt. Ltd
07.2018 - 12.2021
Senior System Administrator (L2)
IPSOFT India Pvt. Ltd
10.2012 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com
Sri Vardhaman Mahaveer Jain Evening College
Pre-University Course - PUC - 11th & 12th
BEML Composite Junior College