Executive Overview
Professional Synopsis : IT MANAGEMENT: IT Systems Management, Business Solutions and Development Services • Seasoned professional with outstanding project planning, execution, monitoring and business solutions skills with ability to support multiple simultaneous projects in a matrix organizational structure. • Advanced technical leader and planner with more than 28+ years of experience in delivery of various IT Systems and an IIM Alumnus through Emerging Leadership Program (Management Development Program) from IIM Kozhikode. • Spearheaded the strategic planning and execution of the Airport Projects, ensuring successful alignment with organizational goals and delivering impactful outcomes on time and within budget. •Directed IT strategy for both renewal and non-renewal sectors, optimizing technology resources, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. • Led transformative digital initiatives, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance performance, sustainability, and customer satisfaction in the Energy sector. •Chaired the architecture and technology review boards, guiding the development and implementation of robust, scalable technology frameworks tailored to the needs of the energy sector and international airports. •Directed product engineering and platform development, delivering innovative solutions that addressed the unique challenges and requirements of the energy and international business sectors •Drove Master Services Integration (MSI) opportunities, cultivating a robust pipeline of growth prospects and ensuring seamless integration of services across multiple sectors. •Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of MSI digital projects, from inception to delivery, with full P&L responsibility, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality and financial standards. •Led a high-performing team of domain specialists and business analysts, developing and executing comprehensive growth strategies and go-to-market (GTM) plans to drive business expansion and market penetration. •Seasoned professional with outstanding project planning, execution, monitoring and business solutions skills with ability to support multiple simultaneous projects in a matrix organizational structure. Directly reporting to Business Chairman/Promotors for group wide strategic initiatives.
Career Timeline
- GMR GroupCurrent2017–Present· 9 yrs 8 mos
- Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Energy and International AirportsCurrentOct 2020–Present
- Vice President, Head of Information Technology, Special Projects2017–Dec 2025
- GMR Smart CitiesCurrentDec 2015–Present· 10 yrs 9 mos
- Head Technology and SolutionsCurrentDec 2015–Present
- Dec 2010–Present· 15 yrs 9 mos
- Head - Business Solutions,Applications & Development, ITCurrentDec 2010–Present
- Dec 2006–Nov 2010· 3 yrs 11 mos
- General ManagerDec 2006–Nov 2010
- Apr 2005–Nov 2006· 1 yr 7 mos
- Offsite Manager - Data Analytics and Database AdministrationApr 2005–Nov 2006
- Feb 2000–Mar 2005· 5 yrs 1 mo
- Application and Database ManagementFeb 2000–Mar 2005
- Feb 1998–2002· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Software ExecutiveFeb 1998–2002