Nikhil Keswani

Operations Associate

Delhi, India14 yrs 4 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Transformed enterprise into a digital platform.
  • Strengthened security posture with advanced solutions.
  • Implemented strategic IT initiatives for cost optimization.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned IT leader specializing in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation within enterprise environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

It Strategy / RoadmapIt Infrastructure ManagementProject ManagementIt ProcurementServer AdministrationData Center OperationsItil/itsm Best PracticesIt Service ManagementWebsite Development

Other Skills

IT Budget ManagementDigital TransformationTeam Management & LeadershipBusiness IntelligenceNew Technology InitiativesStakeholder/Vendor ManagementContract ManagementStorage AdministrationPatch ManagementEnd Point Security ManagementHardware/Software AssessmentSystem Uptime & Performance managementWebsite Development - Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP environmentsApplied SEO best practicesBusiness Transformation

About

I am a seasoned & versatile professional with expertise in IT infrastructure, application hosting, data networks, and cybersecurity initiatives in 24/7 high-availability enterprise environments. I am deft in delivering secure, scalable, and efficient IT systems that drive business growth and digital transformation. I have experience in deploying AI server infrastructure—particularly NVIDIA-powered systems—enabling high-performance computing and machine learning capabilities. My hands-on experience includes setting up GPU servers, dramatically accelerating training cycles and enhancing developer productivity through faster build times. During my tenure in Seoul, Korea, I gained deep insights into IT investment and cost optimization tools, later applying this knowledge to implement strategic IT initiatives in Samsung. Highlights of My Expertise: • Transformed a traditional enterprise into a digital platform by building a future-ready IT roadmap anchored in NexGen technologies. • Strengthened security posture through email logging, antivirus, disk encryption, and Laptop port security solutions. • Implemented storage, enabling seamless redundancy, thin provisioning, and scalable infrastructure. • Deployed end-to-end real-time monitoring solution, ensuring service availability and reducing system downtime. • Migrated legacy systems (server OS & H/w) with minimal business disruption, reinforcing business continuity. Strategic & Governance Leadership: • Collaborated with senior leadership and global stakeholders to align IT programs with business goals. • Drove project and program prioritization, risk mitigation, and contingency planning across departments. • Established IT governance frameworks and strategic vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency. • Managed IT renewals for hardware/software through multi-year contracts and smart GPU procurement to balance costs. Cross-functional Engagement & Cost Optimization: • Partnered with procurement, finance, and legal to ensure holistic alignment of IT initiatives with business strategy. • Reduced internet costs 4x via local ILL providers and eliminated cloud GPU dependency—transforming a one-year cloud expense into a five-year investment. • Improved compliance by implementing in-server logging and cost-efficient storage solutions aligned with regulatory mandates.

Experience

14 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
7 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
13 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

Samsung india

4 roles

Senior Manager Information Technology Infrastructure

Promoted

Mar 2021Present · 5 yrs 2 mos · On-site

  • IT Strategy / Roadmap
  • IT Infrastructure Management
  • IT Budget Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Team Management & Leadership
  • Business Intelligence
  • New Technology Initiatives
IT Strategy / RoadmapIT Infrastructure ManagementIT Budget ManagementDigital TransformationTeam Management & LeadershipBusiness Intelligence+1

Manager Information Technology Infrastrucutre

Mar 2020Feb 2021 · 11 mos · On-site

  • Project Management
  • IT Procurement
  • Stakeholder/Vendor Management
  • Contract Management
Project ManagementIT ProcurementStakeholder/Vendor ManagementContract Management

Deputy Manager Information Technology Infrastructure

Promoted

Mar 2016Feb 2020 · 3 yrs 11 mos · On-site

  • Server Administration
  • Storage Administration
  • Patch Management
  • End Point Security Management
  • Data Center Operations
Server AdministrationStorage AdministrationPatch ManagementEnd Point Security ManagementData Center Operations

Assistant Manager Information Technology Infrastructure

Jul 2012Feb 2016 · 3 yrs 7 mos · On-site

  • ITIL/ITSM Best Practices
  • IT Service Management
  • Hardware/Software Assessment
  • System Uptime & Performance management
ITIL/ITSM Best PracticesIT Service ManagementHardware/Software AssessmentSystem Uptime & Performance management

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Jr. Software Developer

Sep 2011Jun 2012 · 9 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

  • Website Development - Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP environments
  • Applied SEO best practices
Website Development - Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP environmentsApplied SEO best practicesWebsite Development

Education

Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak

Bachelor's degree — Information Technology

Jan 2007Jan 2011

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