Rakesh Agrawal

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India17 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years of ITSM leadership experience
  • Expert in ServiceNow and change governance
  • Proven track record in risk-aware IT operations
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned ITSM leader specializing in enterprise-scale IT operations and governance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Servicenow Itsm Process LeadershipIt Service Management (itsm) StrategyServicenow & Platform EnablementGovernance & OutcomesChangeIncident ManagementProblem Management

Other Skills

Risk & StabilityMetricsIncidentProblem & ResilienceITSM & Process LeadershipLeadership & Stakeholder ManagementService DeliverySLAService ManagementChange ManagementProcess ImprovementIT StrategyService-Level Agreements (SLA)

About

Global ITSM leader with 20+ years of experience building stable, risk‑aware, and scalable IT operations across enterprise. I have grown through IT Service Management from the ground up—starting in Service Desk and progressing through Incident, Problem, Change, Process Analysis, Product Ownership, and ultimately Global ITSM Process Leadership. This journey has shaped a strong balance of execution discipline and strategic governance. I specialize in designing and governing enterprise‑scale ITSM processes that are pragmatic, audit‑ready, and aligned to real business outcomes—not just frameworks. My work spans Change Governance, Incident & Problem Management, ServiceNow enablement, and metrics‑driven performance improvement. What defines my approach: Clarity over complexity Risk‑based decision making Manufacturing and business stability Metrics that drive behavior, not just reporting I am passionate about strengthening change governance, enabling safe delivery at scale, and continuously improving how IT protects and enables the business.

Experience

17 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

Intel corporation

Global ITSM Process Manager

Sep 2022Present · 3 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Define and execute the global ITSM process strategy and roadmap to enable scalable, risk‑aware service delivery aligned with enterprise and manufacturing priorities
  • Establish strong ITSM governance and decision controls to improve consistency, accountability, and compliance across global IT operations
  • Operationalize ITSM processes through ServiceNow by embedding governance, risk controls, and automation at scale
  • Strengthen change, incident, and problem governance to protect service availability and manufacturing stability
  • Drive leadership visibility through meaningful KPIs and dashboards, enabling data‑driven decisions and performance accountability
  • Lead continuous process optimization initiatives to reduce operational friction, failure demand, and approval bottlenecks
  • Embed audit‑ready, risk‑based controls to ensure traceability, compliance, and operational resilience
  • Influence cross‑functional stakeholders globally to balance delivery speed, risk, and business outcomes
  • Build sustained process adoption and capability through clear standards, communication, and targeted enablement
ChangeRisk & StabilityServiceNow ITSM Process LeadershipServiceNow & Platform EnablementMetricsGovernance & Outcomes+5

Shell

Product Owner

Jul 2017Sep 2022 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Owned the ServiceNow ITSM product strategy and roadmap to deliver reliable, scalable, and business‑aligned ITSM capabilities
  • Prioritized the ITSM backlog based on business value, risk reduction, and operational impact, maximizing platform ROI
  • Translated ITSM process strategy into ServiceNow solutions that improved speed, quality, and governance across operations
  • Drove automation and self‑service enablement to reduce manual effort, accelerate resolution, and lower cost‑to‑serve
  • Embedded data quality, risk, and compliance controls by design to improve reporting confidence and audit readiness
  • Defined and drove ITSM KPIs and product success metrics to enable measurable performance improvement and leadership visibility
  • Aligned global stakeholders and led structured releases to ensure adoption, predictability, and platform stability
ChangeRisk & StabilityServiceNow ITSM Process LeadershipServiceNow & Platform EnablementMetricsGovernance & Outcomes+5

Ibm india private limited

Process Owner

Sep 2015May 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area · On-site

  • Owned the end‑to‑end ITSM process lifecycle to ensure reliable, efficient, and business‑aligned service delivery
  • Defined and enforced global process standards, policies, and controls to drive consistency, compliance, and operational discipline
  • Embedded risk‑based governance mechanisms to protect service stability and reduce operational and audit exposure
  • Established process KPIs and success measures to improve performance, predictability, and accountability
  • Partnered with platform, product, and operations teams to ensure process intent was effectively enabled through tooling (e.g., ServiceNow)
  • Led continuous process improvement initiatives to reduce failure demand, rework, and operational inefficiencies
  • Strengthened process adoption through training and communication to improve execution quality across teams
ServiceNow & Platform EnablementMetricsGovernance & OutcomesIncidentProblem & ResilienceLeadership & Stakeholder Management

Unisys

Global Change Manager

Aug 2014Sep 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Set and enforced the global Change Management strategy and governance model to enable safe, predictable, and auditable change delivery
  • Governed high‑risk, high‑impact, and business‑critical changes to protect service availability and customer confidence
  • Established and ran effective CAB / CCB decision forums to balance speed, risk, and business priorities across regions
  • Embedded risk‑based approval guardrails and controls to reduce change failures, emergency changes, and unplanned disruptions
  • Defined and tracked change performance metrics to improve change success rates and leadership visibility
  • Partnered with infrastructure, applications, security, and operations teams to align change execution with enterprise needs
  • Continuously optimized the change process and adoption model to reduce friction while maintaining strong governance and control
ChangeRisk & StabilityMetricsGovernance & OutcomesIncidentProblem & Resilience+1

Hcl technologies

Major Incident Manager & Problem Manager

May 2012Jul 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore · On-site

  • Led end‑to‑end Major Incident and Problem Management to restore critical services quickly and prevent repeat business disruptions
  • Established structured incident and problem governance models to ensure clear ownership, escalation, and disciplined decision‑making
  • Coordinated cross‑functional war rooms and recovery efforts to minimize customer impact and service downtime
  • Drove comprehensive root cause analysis and corrective actions to address underlying issues and improve long‑term stability
  • Provided clear and timely executive and stakeholder communications during critical incidents and post‑incident reviews
  • Defined and tracked incident and problem performance metrics to reduce MTTR, recurrence, and failure demand
  • Improved operational readiness and resilience through playbooks, standard operating procedures, and prevention‑focused practices
ChangeRisk & StabilityMetricsGovernance & OutcomesIncidentProblem & Resilience+3

Cognizant technology solutions

Incident Manager

Jul 2010Apr 2012 · 1 yr 9 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area · On-site

  • Owned the end‑to‑end Incident Management lifecycle to restore services quickly and minimize business disruption
  • Established strong incident governance and escalation controls to ensure timely decision‑making and accountability
  • Led rapid triage and coordination across resolver teams to improve response times and reduce service downtime
  • Ensured consistent, high‑quality stakeholder communications to maintain transparency and service confidence
  • Monitored and improved incident performance through KPIs to reduce MTTR, improve SLA adherence, and stabilize operations
  • Analyzed incident trends and recurring issues to enable proactive prevention and input into Problem Management
  • Strengthened incident process compliance and execution quality through standards, coaching, and continuous improvement
MetricsGovernance & OutcomesIncidentProblem & ResilienceIncident Management

The minacs group

Service Desk Analyst

Jun 2008Apr 2010 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

  • Delivered end‑to‑end IT service operations across Service Desk, Incident, Change, and Problem Management, supporting high‑volume enterprise users.
  • Acted as a frontline service assurance owner, ensuring SLA adherence, service availability, and timely issue resolution.
  • Supported ITIL‑aligned processes, bringing structure, consistency, and governance to day‑to‑day IT operations.
  • Coordinated with application, infrastructure, and vendor teams to drive faster incident resolution and reduce repeat issues.
  • Assisted in root cause analysis and problem investigations to improve service stability and operational maturity.
  • Built strong customer relationships through clear communication, expectation management, and service ownership.
  • Gained early exposure to process discipline, operational metrics, and continuous improvement, shaping a long‑term career in ITSM leadership.
IncidentProblem & Resilience

Education

Dayananda Sagar Institutions

Bachelor’s Degree — Computer Science