Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Exploring senior leadership roles like CIO, CTO, VP, or Director to drive strategic growth, foster innovation, and enhance operational excellence. Led 15+ digital transformations, modernized legacy systems, and enabled Azure cloud-first strategies, boosting efficiency by 40%. Proven in cost optimization, IT modernization, and global team leadership (100+). Integrated AI and RPA to cut manual work by 60%
• Key Competencies
• Digital Transformation & Innovation Strategy
• Cloud Migration & Architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Enterprise Architecture & Technology Governance
• IT Operations Leadership & Service Delivery Excellence
• Cross-Functional & Global Team Leadership (100+ people)
• Stakeholder Management & Executive Communication
• Talent Development & Mentorship
• Scalable IT Modernization & Automation
• Leadership & Business Strategy
• Strategic Planning & Change Management
• Innovation & Product Lifecycle Management
• P&L Responsibility & Revenue Growth
• Risk & Compliance Management
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decisions
• Market Analysis & Cost Optimization
• Organizational Development & Employer Branding
• Technical & IT Skills:
• IT Strategy & Program Delivery
• DevOps, SDLC & Software Engineering Excellence
• ITSM, Project & Program Management
• Disaster Recovery, Data Center & Infrastructure Management
• System Integration & Architectural Design
• Cloud Modernization & Cloud Strategy
• Governance, Security & Risk Assessment
• Network & Security Operations
• AI/ML & Emerging Tech
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Deep Learning & Algorithm Design
• Data Science & Model Deployment
• Python & AI/ML Strategy
• Automation & Business Process Automation
• Other Key Skills:
• Technical Leadership & Engineering Oversight
• Solution Architecture & Technical Roadmaps
• Client Engagement & Resource Planning
• Scaling Operations (GCC/India/Global)
• Agile/Scrum Methodologies
• Corporate Strategy

Oct 2021 – Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Key accomplishments include:
• Spearheaded over 15 digital transformation projects that modernized applications and migrated systems to Azure cloud, enhancing operational efficiency by 40% across multiple business units within two years.
• Directed the development and deployment of robotic process automation solutions that streamlined workflows, resulting in a 30% reduction in processing time for key operations across various departments.
• Collaborated with C-suite executives to align IT strategies with business objectives, successfully managing a $20 million IT budget while ensuring compliance with internal and external audit standards.
• Managed diverse teams of over 50 professionals including managers, developers, and testers across multiple geographies to deliver high-quality enterprise applications on time and within budget.
• Proficiencies:
• Corporate Strategy
• Business-IT Alignment
• Market Analysis
• Competitive Landscape
• Growth Enablement
• P&L Responsibility
• Cost-to-Serve Optimization
• Capital Expenditure (CapEx)
• Operating Expenditure (OpEx)
• Financial Governance
• ROI Analysis
• Lean Operations
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Process Optimization
• Global Operations Management
• Technical Debt Reduction
• IT Governance
• Generative AI
• AI/ML Strategy
• Hybrid Cloud Strategy
• Executive Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Talent Development
• Change Management

Jul 2017 – Oct 2021 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Led development of a mobile-first app for 100,000+ HCL employees, integrating 100+ applications. Enabled digital transformation across 65+ geographies, boosting efficiency by 30% and workforce engagement/productivity by 25%.
• ✅ 1. Leadership & Strategy
• Digital Transformation
• Business-IT Alignment
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Global Delivery Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• ✅ 2. Enterprise Architecture
• Cloud Solutions Architecture
• API & Microservices Architecture
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Data Architecture
• ✅ 3. Cloud & Infrastructure
• Azure (Azure AD, AKS, ACR, App Services, ARM)
• Hybrid Cloud Strategy
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• High Availability / Disaster Recovery
• Enterprise Mobility
• Cloud Cost Optimization
• ✅ 4. AI / ML / Data Science
• Machine Learning Operations (MLOps)
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Computer Vision
• Responsible AI
• Generative AI (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Gemini)
• LLM Fine-Tuning / Prompt Engineering
• AI Strategy & Governance
• Model Deployment & Monitoring
• ✅ 5. Engineering & DevOps
• Agile/SAFe Leadership
• CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS)
• System Design (Scalability, Performance)
• ✅ 6. Data & Analytics
• Data Lake / Data Warehouse (Azure Synapse, BigQuery)
• ETL / ELT Processes
• BI Tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik)
• Data Governance & Compliance
• ✅ 7. Security & Compliance
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Risk & Compliance (GDPR, PIPA, HIPAA)
• Identity & Access Management (IAM, Azure AD, RBAC, SSO)
• Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Data Privacy & Protection
• Audit & Regulatory Reporting
• ✅ 8. People & Delivery Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Global Captive Center (GCC) Setup
• Vendor Management & Outsourcing
• Program & Portfolio Management (PPM)
• SLA/KPI Definition & Tracking
• Agile / Scrum / Kanban
• ITIL / PMP
• ✅ 9. Emerging Tech & Innovation
• RPA (UiPath, AA)
• Low-Code / No-Code
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
• Organizational Change Management (OCM)
• Transition & Transformation Programs

Aug 2015 – Jul 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Managed Enterprise IT Applications Development, Operations & Services across multiple locations.
• Lead transformations, development & implementations for clients across the US, Europe, UK & India.
• Streamlined core HR and Finance processes by implementing SAP ERP, enhancing data accuracy by 30% and ensuring seamless operations across a workforce of 235,000+ employees in 65+ countries.
• Played a pivotal role in achieving CMMI Level 3 certification, enhancing organizational maturity, streamlining processes, and improving performance by 20% across key operational areas.

May 2007 – Aug 2015 · 8 yrs 3 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Lead the implementation of SAP ECC 6.0 (Project PASSION with SAP INDIA) in HCL
• Played a key role in achieving CMMi level 3 certification
• Executed the Order2Remittance (O2R) program, managing Project Initiation, Budgeting and Forecasting,
• Resource Assignation, Time Booking, Billing and Invoicing.
• Directed overall operations for project execution, including scoping, design, architecture & development.
• Monitored projects with respect to budget, time over-runs & client satisfaction.