Dayal Bhagat — CTO
From managing $400B in enterprise assets at Bank of America to safeguarding local businesses' digital futures – this journey represents the bridge between enterprise-grade IT excellence and local business success. The transition from Senior Vice President at a Fortune 50 bank to leading CMIT Solutions Roanoke stemmed from recognizing a critical gap: small and medium businesses deserve the same level of IT excellence that powers global corporations. ✦ Leadership Difference ✦ While others offer IT services, CMIT Solutions brings Fortune 50 best practices to Roanoke Valley businesses. With experience leading global technology teams of 10,000+ professionals and orchestrating multi-million dollar digital transformations, this expertise now serves to protect and empower local businesses. Strategic Focus: Democratizing Enterprise-Grade IT - Implementing 25+ years of battle-tested cybersecurity expertise to protect local businesses - Transforming complex technology challenges into growth opportunities - Delivering Fortune 50-level IT solutions at small business-friendly costs Current Impact: → Board Member, Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce (2023-Present) → Leading CMIT Solutions' expansion in Roanoke Valley → Building strategic technology roadmaps for local businesses → Implementing enterprise-grade cybersecurity protocols for SMBs Leadership Milestones: - Directed $400M technology initiatives at Bank of America - Led global IT operations across USA, India, Mexico, and Costa Rica - Pioneered "Follow the Sun" global solution delivery model - Managed migration of systems handling over $400B in assets Core Expertise: Enterprise Architecture | Cybersecurity | Cloud Solutions | Strategic IT Planning | Risk Management | Global Service Delivery | Business Technology Optimization "Technology should empower your business, not complicate it. Connect to learn how CMIT Solutions can transform your business technology landscape." For enterprise-grade IT excellence tailored to your business needs, connect with CMIT Solutions Roanoke.
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Location: Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Experience: 33 yrs
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Enterprise Architecture
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Global Service Delivery
Career Highlights
- Managed $400B in enterprise assets at Bank of America
- Led global IT operations across multiple countries
- Pioneered enterprise-grade IT solutions for SMBs
Work Experience
The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association
Member Board of Directors (1 yr 1 mo)
Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
Member Board of Directors (3 yrs 3 mos)
CMIT Solutions of Roanoke
President and CTO CMIT Solutions of Roanoke, North Charlotte and Statesville (3 yrs 9 mos)
Bank of America
Senior Vice President - Global Technology and Operation (20 yrs 3 mos)
Vice President, Enterprise Technology & Infrastructure Services (3 yrs 11 mos)
All Bases Covered
Director of Consulting Services (2 yrs)
EKW Technologies, Inc.
Principal (2 yrs)
Vollmer Associates, LLP
Computer System Manager (5 yrs)
Education
Bachelor of Science at Northeastern University
Computer Science at University of Massachusetts Lowell
Master's degree at Strayer University