Summary
As an IT professional with a passion for fostering business growth, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to every project. My career has been dedicated to providing robust technical support and creating strategic solutions that ensure a seamless business experience. I deeply engage with businesses to understand their needs, crafting effective strategies to address their challenges while focusing on technological and business acumen for operational excellence.
#EnterpriseArchitectureExpert: Specialize in Enterprise Architecture, bridging business needs with tech solutions, focusing on digital transformation; skilled in SaaS, IaaS, PaaS on platforms like Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud.
#StrategicThinker | #ITLeader: Lead initiatives to reduce costs (15-40%) and minimize project delays (20%), while managing budgets effectively and navigating RFP processes.
#GovernanceImprover: Ensure comprehensive security across applications, data, and infrastructure, enhancing governance and audit scores.
#TeamBuilder | #CollaborationPromoter: Foster a high-performance culture aligned with the enterprise's strategic vision; guide teams towards shared goals and efficient delivery of IT projects.
#BusinessConsultant | #DigitalStrategyAdvisor: Assess and build strategies aligned with business orientation, including the development of application-led low-code solutions for seamless integration.
#CyberSecurityFocus: Support key IT domains like Data, Infrastructure, and Cyber Security, integrating budgeting, strategy assessment, and innovative solutions development.
#BudgetAndStrategyArchitect: Skilled in budgeting and strategic planning, focusing on aligning strategies with business goals.
#StakeholderEngagement | #InnovationAdvocate: Develop technology service catalogues to boost stakeholder confidence and enhance infrastructure utilization.
#ITProfessional: Excel in fostering business growth with robust technical support and strategic solutions, ensuring seamless business experiences.
#BusinessEngagement: Deeply engage with businesses to understand needs, creating effective strategies to overcome challenges with a focus on technology and business acumen.
My commitment to delivering top-tier IT solutions is unwavering. My goal is to maximize team potential and drive organizational success through strategic, system-wide approaches that integrate budgeting, strategy assessment, and innovative solutions development. My journey in the IT industry has been marked by a constant pursuit of excellence and innovation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Solution Architect
Solutions Plus - A Mubadala Company
Abu Dhabi
01.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded a team through an intensive digital transformation, transitioning from traditional on-premises systems to dynamic, scalable cloud-based solutions.
- This initiative amplified operations and fortified stakeholder confidence in the solidity of the future IT landscape.
- Designed and executed a strategic technology roadmap, meticulously aligning it with organizational objectives, bolstering system efficiency, agility, and creating resilience against potential disasters.
- Innovated an application onboarding process for our SaaS applications, enhancing application lifecycle management, reducing conflicts and delays, and accelerating productivity.
- Advocated for a lean-agile architectural approach, fostering cross-functional integration, continuous feedback, and robust vendor relations.
- Worked closely with information security architects, enforcing robust security protocols for our SaaS applications.
- This project guaranteed the successful integration of third-party solutions into our architecture, fortifying our systems against potential cyber threats.
- Proactively led the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies, positioning our organization at the cutting-edge of industry trends and ensuring alignment with the evolving technology landscape.
- Devised a robust disaster recovery plan, integrating data backup and recovery strategies to secure business continuity and curtail the impact of potential disruptions.
- This approach protected our IT infrastructure and maintained business operations during unexpected downtime.
- Directed a diverse team of architects to ensure timely delivery of IT projects across various business departments, facilitating smooth knowledge transfer and effectively managing project risks.
- Led a significant data architecture project, steering the team to harness the power of big data, cloud, and analytics, culminating in robust platforms that catalyzed strategic, data-driven outcomes.
- Established standardized architectural practices across the organization, ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality technological solutions.
- Proactively mitigated potential architectural risks related to security, performance, and technological obsolescence, paving the way for seamless project delivery.
- Continuously mentored my team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and skill development, nurturing a high-performance culture, and assuring consistent, reliable delivery of IT projects.
Solution Architect
Injazat Data Systems
Abu Dhabi
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with infra architects, solution architects, and the Architecture Review Board to select the most fitting technology for the existing architecture, paving the way for target architecture development.
- Successfully created blueprints for applications and their integrations, enabling effective impact and risk analysis.
- Strategically designed the architecture for the upgrade and migration of a diverse set of applications, including Microsoft applications, Fintech applications and Data applications, while also spearheading the redesign, planning, and implementation of such upgrades and migrations.
- Coordinated cross-functional IT project teams, including QA, UAT, Development, and PMs, ensuring successful and timely delivery of weekly, minor, and major releases/projects across various business departments.
- Ensured a smooth knowledge transfer to the operations team and mitigated project risks.
- Worked with customers or prospective customers to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate the delivery of a comprehensive solution.
Assistant Manager Technology
Synechron Technologies LLC
Abu Dhabi
10.2013 - 12.2018
- Achieved a smooth transition by ensuring timely knowledge transfer to the operations team, minimizing operational disruptions and fostering business continuity
- Demonstrated a proactive approach in identifying and resolving critical issues, ensuring adherence to processes, robust governance, and effective risk mitigation for smooth project delivery
- Conducted comprehensive impact analyses of Network, AD, and ISR changes presented in the Change Advisory Board (CAB), facilitating strategic resource/activity planning and minimizing business disruptions
- Led a high-performing 6-member application team, specializing in CRM and Financial applications, driving team productivity and promoting operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
SharePoint Technology Lead
Wipro BPO
Mumbai
04.2010 - 10.2013
- Wipro BPO provided extensive, services for Microsoft products
- Fostered team readiness by identifying and preparing resources for handling escalations and supporting technical leads, ensuring seamless operation in their absence
- Expertly managed critical situations, including server down and site down scenarios, minimizing downtime and maintaining service continuity
- Delivered effective Triage and Upgrade training, and organized technical trainings for engineers, contributing to the team's skill enhancement and overall productivity.
- Participated in verifying compliance with service level agreements by maintaining technical uptime levels.
Senior FME Engineer
N N Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Successfully maintained robust and reliable IT infrastructure, including LAN/WAN and telecommunications, as part of my system administration responsibilities, resulting in seamless business operations
- Demonstrated excellence in IT operations by effectively monitoring 120 servers, conducting daily connectivity checks, and maintaining 100% server uptime, thereby ensuring uninterrupted services.
- Reviewed environmental monitoring data to determine compliance with permit and regulatory requirements.
Education
Executive MBA - Strategy And Finance
01.2023 - Current
Post Graduate - CLOUD COMPUTING
09.2022
Bachelors Degree - Engineering, Information Technology
07.2009
Diploma - Communication
07.2004
Skills
Management Skills:
- IT Strategy
- Project Management
- Business Strategy
- Vendor Management
- Change Management
- Team Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership
- IT Service Management
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Mentoring
Technical Skills
- Digital Transformation, Cloud Migration
- Enterprise Architecture
- Technology Consulting
- IT Governance
- Business Process Improvement
- Technical Architecture
- Application Security Architecture
- ITIL, Application Architecture, CI/CD, High Availability (HA)
- Emerging Technologies
- Solution Architecture, HLD, LLD,
- Application Lifecycle Management
Additional Information
Awards received: Certificate of Achievement, Q3 2022, Q2 2021, Business Application Excellence, 2018, Surpass Award—Q4 2015, Employee of the Month: April 2018, March 2017, June 2015, Certificate of appreciation: Tech Consultant and Team Lead
Languages: English, Hindi
Interests: Regularly engage in sports such as Badminton, Cricket, and Squash. These activities foster my strategic thinking and teamwork skills, which translate effectively into a professional setting. I prioritize spending quality time with family, reinforcing the importance of work-life balance and nurturing strong interpersonal skills. I enjoy learning about different cultures, cuisines, and landscapes, fostering a broad worldview and appreciation for diversity and inclusivity.
Timeline
HEC Paris - Executive MBA, Strategy And Finance
01.2023 - Current
Lead Solution Architect - Solutions Plus - A Mubadala Company
01.2022 - Current
Solution Architect - Injazat Data Systems
12.2018 - 12.2021
Assistant Manager Technology - Synechron Technologies LLC
10.2013 - 12.2018
SharePoint Technology Lead - Wipro BPO
04.2010 - 10.2013
Senior FME Engineer - N N Technologies Pvt. Ltd
09.2009 - 04.2010
The University of Texas - Post Graduate, CLOUD COMPUTING
Shivaji University - Bachelors Degree, Engineering, Information Technology
Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education - Diploma, Communication
Hobbies
Regularly engage in sports such as Badminton, Cricket, and Squash. These activities foster my strategic thinking and teamwork skills, which translate effectively into a professional setting. I prioritize spending quality time with family, reinforcing the importance of work-life balance and nurturing strong interpersonal skills. I enjoy learning about different cultures, cuisines, and landscapes, fostering a broad worldview and appreciation for diversity and inclusivity.
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