Vishal Gulab Tingre
Pune
Summary
An accomplished IT Leader, Technology Evangelist and Architect with around 20 years of distinguished experience, celebrated for pioneering innovative IT strategies and spearheading transformative solutions. Throughout my journey, I've excelled in various leadership roles, from Enterprise Architect, Principal Architect and Consultant to Tech Product Owner and Engineering Manager. My extensive expertise spans strategic IT consultancy and agile adaptation to emerging trends, enabling me to architect and implement enterprise solutions that propel organizations to unparalleled success. My career trajectory underscores a remarkable breadth of proficiency across industries such as FMCG, Supply Chain Logistics, Telecom, Media, Publishing, Insurance, Healthcare, Energy, and Travel(Airlines) with a keen focus on leveraging emerging technologies. While my influence spans application domains like EAI Enterprise Applications Integration, e-Commerce (O2C), Inventory Management & Fulfillment (P2P), ERP, Telco BSS/OSS, IT Security, IAM, IGA & PAM, I've also done PoCs in recent technology trends like in Quantum Computing, Gen AI, Cyber Security and Edge Cloud Computing with hands-on experience. Certified in TOGAF 9.2 and TmForum ODA (Open Digital Architecture), I possess an in-depth understanding of API design, RESTful and SOAP Web Services, ETL, ESB, BPM, BPMN, CMMN, DMN, and the TMF Open API model. My programming expertise extends to Go(GoLang), Python, Java, J2EE, C++ and C, honed through hands-on experience with Low code platforms, Open Source and other COTS products such as FRAPPE, ERPNext, WSO2 Identity Server [IAM], WSO2 API Manager, AZURE AD, AZURE AI Studio and Machine Learning. Embodying the role of Engineering & Thought Leadership within an Enterprise IT Landscape, I am dedicated to harnessing cutting-edge technologies, including Quantum Computing and Generative AI, to engineer optimized solutions. My rich industry experience, coupled with an enduring commitment to innovation and exploration, positions me as an invaluable asset to organizations poised for transformative change.
Overview
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Certification
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21
years of professional experience
Work History
GM -Enterprise Architect
Vodafone Idea Limited
Pune
08.2023 - Current
- Established and governed enterprise architecture practices, conducted IT blueprinting and reviews, and aligned technology strategy with organisational goals while staying updated on emerging technologies.
- Led the development and implementation of technology strategies and architectures to support the organisations objectives, focusing on cost efficiency, enhancing customer experience, and market leadership.
- Translated technical subjects for business and senior stakeholders, engaged and guided architects and engineers in delivering architecture definitions.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of enterprise telecom domain, familiarity with industry frameworks like eTOM and TOGAF, and ability to align technology strategy with business priorities while managing complex projects and teams.
- Contributed to strategic initiatives including CRM, CPaaS transformation for postpaid retail and B2B enterprise, and postpaid billing modernization.
Senior Principal Architect
ElasticRun
Pune
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Led ElasticRun Tech Leadership Team, shaping a purpose-driven digital distribution network in India while contributing to FMCG product platforms.
- Collaborated with CXOs and VPs to formulate strategic roadmaps and prioritize initiatives aligned with business objectives.
- Steered the trajectory of designated products and platforms as a Technology Principal.
- Identified opportunities for reusing existing services and product features, fostering collaboration to eliminate duplication of efforts.
- Upheld budgetary parameters while optimizing the utilization of allocated resources in my role.
Senior Manager-Architect CMT-CTO
Cognizant
Amsterdam
04.2016 - 10.2021
- Led cross-functional teams and orchestrated end-to-end architectural solutions across diverse technology domains, including Applications, Integration, Security, Infrastructure, and Data.
- Advised clients on CRM, EAI, Telecom BSS/OSS, IT Security, Risk Management, Governance, IAM, Zero Trust, PAM, and overall Enterprise Architecture to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Championed Agile Software Development practices, including SAFe, SCRUM, and Kanban, to integrate digital solutions and implement Microservices architecture.
- Designed scalable IT asset frameworks and business processes aligned with corporate governance to support strategic goals.
- TOGAF 9.2 Certified.
Solution Architect
Tech Mahindra
Belgium
10.2012 - 04.2016
- Spearheaded seamless transitions from incumbent systems, ensuring a smooth handover process.
- Established and scaled dedicated Development and Support Teams, enhancing service delivery.
- Led a team of 25 FTEs, managing CRM cluster operations to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Coordinated application enhancements and integrations within primary CRM framework and critical COTS products to support system functionality.
- Employed advanced tools like burn-down charts to monitor and compare planned versus actual efforts meticulously.
Technology Analyst
Infosys
USA
01.2007 - 10.2012
- Led multiple projects at Infosys as Technology Analyst, successfully implementing diverse solutions across various industries.
- Demonstrated leadership and technical acumen, fostering collaboration and aligning teams with project objectives.
- Contributed to projects including Infosys Edge Products for customer service experience, loyalty management, digital marketing, Lexis Advance for online legal search, and Aetna pharmacy helpdesk and claim adjudication system.
Software Developer
Parametrics
07.2005 - 12.2006
- Developed and implemented critical projects as a Software Developer, directly influencing project success.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deploy systems that improved operational efficiency and performance for clients.
- Projects included Coal Yard Management System and Online Weighing and Grading System.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Shivaji University
Kolhapur01-2005
Diploma in Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune01-2001
Leading People And Teams Specialisation - Management
University of Michigan
Ann ArborAgentic AI And AI Agents: A Primer For Leaders - Artificial Intelligence
Vanderbilt University
Coaching Conversations And Skills For Managers Specialization - Management
University of California
DavisSkills
- Enterprise architecture
- Architecture and design principles
- Technology strategy
- AI strategy development
- Cloud technology solutions
- Cloud-native application development
- Microservices architecture design
- DevSecOps practices
- DevOps methodologies
- Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
- Gradle build automation
- Kubernetes orchestration tools
- Docker containerization technologies
- API integration and management
- RESTful services implementation
- Enterprise application development
- Java-based enterprise solutions
- Enterprise Java development
- Python programming language skills
- Golang programming capabilities
- Vuejs framework proficiency
- HTML and CSS styling
- Spring Boot framework usage
- IT infrastructure management
- Information security measures
- Cryptography protocols
- Modern security ecosystems
- SRE techniques
- Process automation
- Version control with Git
- Grafana monitoring solutions
- Kafka messaging systems
- RabbitMQ message broker usage
- JMS messaging service
- Regulatory guidance adherence
- Architectural practice compliance
- Compliance monitoring
- Risk assessment
- Budget optimization strategies
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic thinking
- Stakeholder engagement
- Solution design
- Strategic project proposals
- Continuous delivery practices
- Enterprise system resilience
- Stakeholder engagement
- Compliance monitoring
- Compliance monitoring
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- Dell Boomi iPaaS platform Professional Architect - Boomi
- Dell Boomi Professional API Design and Management Certification - Boomi
- ServiceNow Micro-Certification - Application Portfolio Management
- WSO2 IAM Certified - WSO2 H6X987
- Introduction to CyberArk Privileged Access Security - CyberArk
- Level 1: Trustee Exam (PAM) - CyberArk
- Information Security Awareness Course-ISO 27001:2013 - infySEC CyberSecurity Solutions
- Microsoft Certified: AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - Microsoft
- Python (Basic) - HackerRank b2bda2b7741e
- The Open Group TOGAF 9 Certified - The Open Group
- Microsoft Certified: SC-900 Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- ElasticRun Assessor - CHRMP 53204105
Accomplishments
- First Prize in National Level Paper Presentation - Hyderabad University 02/01/05
- First Prize in State Level Paper Presentation - PICT - IMPETUS & CONCEPTS 01/01/05
- First Prize in University Level Paper Presentation - Shivaji University 10/01/04
- First Prize in State Level Paper Presentation - VJTI Mumbai University 02/01/04
- First Prize in State Level Paper Presentation - Walchand College of Engineering 03/01/03
- Project Presentation Competition consolation prize for 'COMPUHAUS' in Vision 2003, Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, Technical Fest, Maharashtra
Timeline
GM -Enterprise Architect
Vodafone Idea Limited
08.2023 - Current
Senior Principal Architect
ElasticRun
10.2021 - 08.2023
Senior Manager-Architect CMT-CTO
Cognizant
04.2016 - 10.2021
Solution Architect
Tech Mahindra
10.2012 - 04.2016
Technology Analyst
Infosys
01.2007 - 10.2012
Software Developer
Parametrics
07.2005 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Shivaji University
Diploma in Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Leading People And Teams Specialisation - Management
University of Michigan
Agentic AI And AI Agents: A Primer For Leaders - Artificial Intelligence
Vanderbilt University
Coaching Conversations And Skills For Managers Specialization - Management
University of California