Aug 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

Dec 2023 – Nov 2024 · 11 mos · Vadodara, Gujarat, India · On-site

• Key Profile: -
• Responsible for Building and implementing Global projects like SAP S4 HANA, Salesforce, Success Factor, BI tools, 0365, Cloud Infra, Network Strategy, Network Security etc.
• Setting up IT digitalization strategy with Global team (Germany, US, China, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, Thailand, Brazil & India) for IT Technology Transformation.
• Responsible for IT Projects delivery as part of TSA exit
• Setting up transition to lift and shift all the IT systems, applications from Clariant to Heubach
• Setting up Cloud infrastructure, SDWAN, Security, Enterprise Voice Globally with support from Global partners
• Responsible for Global Service Desk implementation and operations control
• Responsible for Intune, Cloud AD, MDM, Patching and complete onboarding and offboarding of users globally.
• RFPs, Contracts, Negotiation and vendor management as part of Global transition.

Feb 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Vadodara, Gujarat, India · On-site

• Heubach is a leading international manufacturer of pigment preparations, anticorrosive pigments, organic and inorganic pigments
• Head IT (Infrastructure and SAP S4 HANA, Salesforce, Success Factor Implementation)
• Setting up IT digitalization strategy with Global team (Germany, US, China, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, Thailand, Brazil & India) for IT Technology Transformation.
• Responsible for IT Projects delivery as part of TSA exit
• Setting up transition to lift and shift all the IT systems, applications from Clariant to Heubach
• Setting up Cloud infrastructure, SDWAN, Security, Enterprise Voice Globally with support from Global partners

Apr 2019 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

• Joined Voltas-Beko Home Appliances Pvt Ltd. (A TATA Group) as a HEAD - IT
• Its a JV between TATA and Arcelik group. (A Greenfield Plant at Sanand).
• Key Profile: -
• Strategic -
• Formulation IT Strategy in line with business strategy from Scratch
• IT budgeting & planning
• Technology Transformation from Arcelik group, Turkey to Voltbek India plant
• Implementation of best of breed and transformational solutions with optimized investment
• Providing business solutions by meeting Cross functional teams (CFT) across company
• Operational -
• Ensure a high level of user satisfaction with technology solutions and SLAs
• Responsible for execution of IT roadmap and assist business in improving usage of deployed IT applications
• Compliance and Security of IT applications & infrastructure
• RFPs, Contracts, Negotiation and vendor management
• Responsible for implementation of IT application policies, procedures & documentation
• Implementation of SAP ECC 6.0 (MM, SD, FICO, HR, EP, WMS, QM, PP)
• Handled IT Digitalization projects, MES implementation and integration of Supply chain management
• Financial -
• Management of IT applications expenditure within budgeted amount
• Implementation of cost-effective IT proposal
• Focus on IT enabled cost reduction and improving sales business initiatives
• People -
• Setting goals and review performance of IT team
• Keeping IT team competitiveness by delivering state of art project
• Focus on skill and team building
• Aligning Team’s motivation level in-line with Organization’s goal

Jul 2018 – Mar 2019 · 8 mos

•  An Ambassador of Change with the distinction of leading and implementing business solutions within preset budgets and deadlines.
•  Possess broad competence in strategic management of technical matters with the distinction of driving new IT initiatives, re-designing IT infrastructures and achieving organizational objectives.
•  Expert in managing Greenfield/Brown Field Plant IT infrastructure setup for new acquisitions/Project transfers.
•  Exposure in SAP / ERP implementation and Support
•  Information Systems Audit and Control (ISO 27001:2005) and acted as a Management Representative of the company.
•  Team Management: Proficient in leading dedicated teams for running successful process operations and experience of developing procedures and service standards for business excellence.
•  An effective leader with distinguished abilities in end-to-end project management, giving onsite and offsite presentations, custom designing business solutions and motivating team members to maintain deliverables as per SLAs.
•  Digitalization drive for Smart Manufacturing, MES Implementation and support.
•  Sound knowledge of business process reengineering and integration with SAP ERP.
•  PLM implementation and support for new product development in manufacturing setup.
•  Manufacturing process automation with committee for the Group, Digitization, End to End Barcode Implementation for product tractability.

Sep 2013 – Jun 2018 · 4 yrs 9 mos

• Managing and implementing IT Strategic & IT Budgeting.
• Performed different Project Management Activities.
• SAP Support and Implementation
• Offer an advanced command of: SAP R/3, MS Exchange, and Automation of SAP with SCADA for Production Data, IT Infrastructure Management, Data Centre and Disaster Recovery Management.
• Responsible for online Order confirmation in SAP
• Handling SAP administration like user creation, role creation & SQL Query management,
• User access right management in SAP
• Strategic Planning and new project Management for upcoming expansion
• Deployed and Implemented Datacenter at Tier 3 Datacenter with 2 Rack Space.
• IBM X3650 M3 Server with cluster (Heart Beat) on OS – Windows 2008 R2 Server between Database Server and IBM Storage.
• Dual MPLS connectivity.
• Implementation of Active Directory Domain Controller with 4 ADC.
• Symantec Backup Software for Database, Application, Active Director, Mail Server.
• Virtualization of servers on VM-WARE with 8 Servers.
• Virtualization of servers on Hyper-V with 5 Servers.
• Mailing Solution – Office 365 on cloud.
• Implemented Active Directory in Windows 2008 Server, ADC, File Server, DHCP and DNS
• Microsoft Agreement
• Upgraded cost effective Internet Lease Line 16 MBPS with full redundancy from 3 different ISPs.
• WAN and LAN - Network Administration and Monitoring, Disaster Recovery Plan, Business Continuity Plans, IT Security etc.
• Awards & Achievements:
• Participated in Kaizen implementation and got awarded for the same.
• Got “Team mate” award from Group CFO.
• Got “MD Award” for MIS system implemented at halol with Barcode for tyre traceability.
• Plant network design and implemented with Star topology with auto failover.

Aug 2012 – Aug 2013 · 1 yr · Pune, India

•  Infrastructure Management of 3 Locations (R&D Park, Biotech Division & Bio research centre)
•  Networking (LAN and WAN) and Security Management.
•  Ensuring that IT facilities meet the needs of individuals.
•  Project Management for new requirement of infrastructure and application development.
•  Planning, developing and implementing the IT budget, obtaining competitive prices from suppliers, where appropriate, to ensure cost effectiveness.
•  Ensuring the smooth running of all IT systems, including anti-virus software, print services and email provisioning.
•  Providing secure access to the network for remote users through VPN and RSA token.
•  Ensuring the security of data from internal and external attacks.
•  Providing users with appropriate support and training.
•  Managing crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems.
•  Responsible for higher redundancy of server applications
•  Keeping up to date with the latest technologies.
•  Negotiating vendor agreements for Network LAN/WAN Support.
•  Handling Information Systems Audit and Control (ISO 27001:2005) and compliance of the security policies and procedures.

Nov 2008 – Jun 2012 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Vadodara, India

• Infrastructure Management:-
•  Manage and maintain of active directory, DHCP, DNS WINS, & IIS Server.
•  Administration and Maintenance of NAS Servers.
•  Design and implementation of Backup solution using HP Data Protector Software & ensure database, application backup & restore.
•  IT infrastructure systems design, evaluation, budget, procurement, operation, management at all levels.
•  Successfully implemented VOIP communication within group companies.
•  Developing and negotiating with vendors for timely supply of computer peripherals and hardware devices to facilitate smooth project activities.
• ERP Analysis and Implementation:-
•  Strong Experience in the analysis, design, and implementation of ERP modules like FICO, SD, MM, PM,PP,QM and Payroll.
•  Requirement gathering from the users.
•  Technical requirement document for the technical consultant for doing customization.
•  Gathering GAP analysis and preparation of GAP analysis document.
•  Involved in User Acceptance test, Go live Support.
•  Interact with Internal Customers.
•  Understand Business Needs & Recommend Solutions.
•  Applications Implementation, Project Management, Enhancements & Support.
•  Co-ordinate with Software team to develop the Plant MIS Report using Visual Basic & SQL Server for Various Six Sigma Black Belt Projects and quality improvement projects.
•  Responsible for the strategic development and implementation of innovative and cost-effective data acquisition system in the shop floor.
• Major Achievements:
•  Successfully Implemented IT Policies
•  Successful Implementation of ERP system
•  Implementation of “IT Helpdesk” & Asset Management solution.
•  Implementation of Sonic wall & checkpoint Firewall & security products.
•  Successfully implemented VOIP communication within group companies
•  Successfully implementation of ISO 27001:2005 (Information Security Management System)

Feb 2007 – Nov 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos · Vadodara Area, India

•  Manage and maintain of active directory, DHCP, DNS WINS, & IIS Server.
•  Administration and Maintenance of NAS Servers.
•  Linux mail server administration.
•  Server and Network Administration.
•  MPLS connectivity monitoring and troubleshooting.
•  Data, Voice and Video conferencing.
•  Centralized Antivirus Server Monitoring and compliance.