Neeraj Chopra — CTO
Strategic Leadership | Merger, acquisition and De-merger Tech synergies Specialist | IT Governance, Architecture & Security |Fit to business Solutions | Innovations | PMO | Retail Industry Experience in Leading Mergers and De-mergers from a Technology standpoint. Was instrumental in leading the merger and de-merger of Walmart and Bharti. Leading International / National Teams. Innovative technology & business leader with experience of 18+ years in delivering enterprise level solutions with prime focus in creating maximum business value & profitability through strategic IT interventions in retail industry. Hands on experience in automating high worth enterprises, currently spearheading as Head IT – Governance, Architecture & Security with Walmart India, Gurgaon. Thorough professional with solid experience in formulating robust IT strategies, PMO activities, Program Management, & developing Business Continuity Plans, Procedures & SLA’s for Business Excellence. Extensive experience in the Information Security functions encompassing Compliance management, Risk Management, IT Security, Secure Network and Systems Implementation. Cost effective professional with in-depth exposure to driving overall IT operations, defining the IT roadmap, budgeting, vendor management, technology evaluation & execution of multi-million dollar, multi-location projects. Enterprising leader with skills in mentoring and motivating individuals towards maximizing productivity as well as in forming cohesive team environments. Adept with: Strategic IT Planning Enterprise Architecture Project Management Corporate Technology Strategies Cost Control / Budgeting Vendor Management IT Audits / Security Financial Reporting Versatile Leadership
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned IT leader specializing in retail technology and strategic governance.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 26 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- It Strategy
- Team Leadership
Career Highlights
- 18+ years of experience in IT leadership.
- Expert in mergers and de-mergers from a technology perspective.
- Proven track record in driving IT governance and security.
Work Experience
Walmart India, Flipkart Wholesale
CPTO (Director on The Board) (3 yrs 4 mos)
Walmart India
Vice President - Walmart Technology (18 yrs 7 mos)
Head - Information Technology, Analytic, Innovations (18 yrs 7 mos)
Vice President Information Systems (18 yrs 7 mos)
Head - Business Solutions & Infrastructure Implementation and Support (2 yrs 3 mos)
Bharti Retail Ltd.
DGM - Information Systems Department (1 yr 6 mos)
Pantaloon Retail India Ltd
Sr. Manager - IT (3 yrs)
Shoppers Stop
Project Manager (5 yrs)
Education
Senior Secondary at St. Xavier School - Jaipur
PGDBA at IMT CDL Ghaziabad
PGDM at IMT CDL Ghaziabad