Vatsal Dineshchandra Thaker
Lead IT Infrastructure
Vadodara
Summary
Results-driven IT Infrastructure Leader with over 5 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure environments in fast-paced, enterprise-level organizations. Tech-driven problem solver with 10+ years of IT leadership in high-paced manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in ERP implementation, IT infrastructure management, industrial automation integration, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance on the shop floor. Proven expertise in infrastructure, IT operations, team leadership, vendor management, and service delivery. Skilled in building resilient IT environments, optimizing costs, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact IT transformation projects. Adept at translating plant-floor problems into efficient tech solutions. Passionate about digital transformation in production.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant Manager – IT (Channi & Jarod)
Techno Electromech Pvt. Ltd. (Joint venture with Polycab India Ltd.)
02.2022 - Current
- Lead IT for a 3-shift, 24x7 production facility with 150+ users and 200+ endpoints.
- Modernized legacy infrastructure, reducing downtime by 36% through full server migration, significantly enhancing system stability and performance.
- Designed and implemented a hybrid infrastructure with a Primary Domain Controller (PDC) and Additional Domain Controller (ADC), supporting 300+ users across multiple locations in Vadodara, ensuring high availability and seamless authentication services.
- Led a team of 4 engineers in migrating legacy systems to Microsoft Active Directory with High Availability (HA), achieving 99.99% uptime.
- Developed comprehensive disaster recovery and backup strategies, achieving RTO < 1 hour and RPO < 15 minutes for critical business applications.
- Deployed Cisco Meraki cloud-based firewalls and access points across two manufacturing sites, improving network visibility, security, and operational productivity.
- Implemented Sentinel One endpoint protection, establishing firewall protocols, advanced endpoint security, and a disaster recovery framework, enhancing overall cybersecurity posture.
- Reduced IT infrastructure costs by 25% through strategic vendor consolidation, contract renegotiation, and targeted migration initiatives.
- Managed enterprise-grade IT infrastructure spanning physical/virtual servers, SAN/NAS storage, and multi-site WAN architecture, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Contributed to successful security audits and compliance initiatives (ISO 27001, ITGC), improving infrastructure governance and security readiness.
- Key Achievements: Assistant Manager – IT (Channi & Jarod)
Senior Project Engineer
Equinet Security Systems. – Vadodara & Mumbai
02.2018 - 03.2022
- Designed and implemented advanced CCTV and Access Control Systems for high-security Oil & Gas infrastructure projects (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL), using industry-leading brands such as Bosch, Honeywell, Palco, Infinova, Matrix, Hikvision, and Biomax.
- Integrated time & attendance solutions including face recognition systems, vehicle management, and truck/lorry tracking, seamlessly interfacing with Payroll, HRMS, and ERP platforms.
- Led cross-functional project coordination, ensuring on-time delivery of security and automation systems while meeting technical specifications and industry standards.
- Deployed industrial automation solutions including turnstiles, boom barriers, flap barriers, Fastag RF products, and bollards, across pharmaceutical and manufacturing environments, ensuring compliance with safety and operational norms.
- Resolved complex technical challenges, minimizing downtime and significantly enhancing operational efficiency across multiple client sites.
- Proactively upgraded customer systems to adopt emerging technologies, boosting system performance, security, and long-term reliability.
- Key Achievements – Senior Project Engineer
Technical Network Engineer
Tikona Digital Network Pvt. Ltd. (HCL India Ltd)
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Deployed hardware and configured software to build and maintain fully operational, secure, and user-ready workstations across multiple departments.
- Ensured high availability of servers and systems, applying proactive maintenance techniques to keep networks running smoothly during peak operational hours.
- Provided hands-on technical support to end users, resolving support tickets and walking users through troubleshooting steps with patience and clarity.
- Managed Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) for ISP operations, ensuring optimal uptime, signal quality, and network performance.
- Authored technical documentation and user manuals, contributing to efficient knowledge transfer and enabling self-service troubleshooting for end users and junior technicians.
- Key Achievements - Technical Network Engineer
Education
BE - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Vadodara Institute of Engineering
Higher Secondary Board - Science
Bright School
Skills
- IT Infrastructure Strategy & Design (LAN/WAN/Cloud)
- IIoT Implementation & Analytics
- Data Center & Network Management (Cisco, D Link , Access Point , Firewall)
- ERP Systems (Oracle Fusion, TFAT Suchan Customized ERP Solutions)
- Factory Automation Tech (SCADA, PLC integration support)
- IT/OT Convergence
- Operations management
- Team leadership
- Cost reduction
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Team building
- Team collaboration
Interests
Hobbies: Swimming, Robotics, Cricket
Awards
Appreciated from Big Companies like Sun pharma, Munjal Auto (Hero), Uma Bank, Techno Electromech TEPL & many more for the best skill work to complete the project on or before time duration.
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Assistant Manager – IT (Channi & Jarod)
Techno Electromech Pvt. Ltd. (Joint venture with Polycab India Ltd.)
02.2022 - Current
Senior Project Engineer
Equinet Security Systems. – Vadodara & Mumbai
02.2018 - 03.2022
Technical Network Engineer
Tikona Digital Network Pvt. Ltd. (HCL India Ltd)
05.2016 - 02.2018
Higher Secondary Board - Science
Bright School
BE - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Vadodara Institute of Engineering
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