Has over 35 years of experience in corporate world, spanning diverse roles ranging from IT, Logistics, Learning & Development, HR, Safety and CSR.

At Maruti Suzuki, he created the IT ecosystem that drives the enterprise and powers its people. He spearheaded Business and Technology partnership to drive transformation by Business process re-engineering and implementing cutting edge digital solutions to add value to business, enhance customer experience and as well create new opportunities.

He is focused to build an organization ready for future, challenges traditional mindset of “we have always done it this way” to galvanize change in organization and create a high performance culture.

He envisioned and pioneered Maruti Suzuki Training Academy providing holistic development of people across value chain, and leveraging technology in the form of Virtual Classrooms (Web Studio), Experiential learning through simulation, and self-learning through Learning Management System.

Actively mentors and promote start-ups, and seeks to create an ecosystem making Innovation a way of thinking and bringing very best to Indian roads.

Is part of multiple Industry and National level forums, guiding Digital, HR and Education based communities.

On personal front, he is an avid reader and gadget geek with other interests of fitness, food, travel.

• Lead Global Organisations with respect to Business applications, Digitalization, IT Infrastructure, IT Security, Process Management of large-scale transformation projects and programs in India, US, South Africa, Europe and SEA countries.
•  Setup Framework for Enterprise IT Governance, define Strategic Roadmaps, Benefit realization, Risk Management and Resource Optimization
• Defined and deployed Zero Trust cyber–Security Framework for the groups with SOAR, SASE, EDR, Email Security, AI based Training tools, panoramic view of next gen firewalls etc
• Responsible for conceptualizing, developing, implementing and maintaining the core IT solutions & IT platform for the company on an end-to-end basis.
• Infrastructure Modernization adopting though multi cloud environments, Network optimization, AI/ML based Collaboration tools including board rooms.
• Digital Roadmaps to execute new initiatives in the areas of empowering employees, engaging customers, optimize operations using new age technologies like AI/ML, Block chain, Drones, IOT, RPA, VR etc to reduce time and costs.
• Enabled IT Operations based on a State-of-the-Art technology and “Operating Model” with focus on Infrastructure, Business Applications, Digitalization and IoT as well as Cyber Security.
• Plans & budgets the IT requirements in consultation with business leaders and ensures spending within the budget.
• Define and driven IT Strategy, IT Policies & Security policies, Oversees IT risk assessments, Audits and ISO 27001 Certifications
• Manages Senior Level vendor relationships with top IT companies for development / enhancement/ customization of applications and management of Infrastructure/networks.
• Boardroom presence” in various capacity and Management roles.
• Ability to work with worldwide colleagues across organizational and cultural boundaries in support of communications goals to ensure implementation of global messages and programs.
• Deep knowledge on applications and emerging trends combined with World class, in-depth global experience in application technologies and application infrastructure and design with Strong Solution Content in various SAP Suite, Java and MS Technologies.