Anjan Patel Email & Phone Number

Purchase, New York, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Own the transformation of the Network Engineering & Operations and Global Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) organization, prioritizing automation, stability, vision, and global expansion while fortifying security and fostering cloud adoption (AWS/Azure/GCP). My key responsibilities and achievements include: • Development of the organization and leadership team, catalyzing global growth, and instilling operational excellence across all facets using various methods such as roadmaps, tech debt elimination, KPIs, SLA, and org alignment to gain synergies. • Pioneering NetOps-DevOps methodologies for the traditional corporate network encompassing IPAM, IPS/IDS, Firewalls, private data centers, public cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), branch offices, WAN/SD-WAN, VPN, RAS, internet, and remote connectivity, leading to heightened automation, network security, and availability. • Maintain PCI compliance globally while enforcing NIST & CIS framework in every aspect of network topology. • Implemented modern CASB and WAF protection technologies to retire legacy technologies and practices. • Automated 70%+ of organizations tasks to steer organization to do high value work. Improved operational efficiencies by automating over 70% of organizational tasks; steering organization’s focus on complex & creative problem solving and innovation. • Run rate reduction of 30%+ by various strategies including vendor & technology consolidations, contracts re-negotiations, MPLS & DIA optimization, and automation globally. • Modernized branch office network by introducing Meraki solutions resulting in a reduction of branch office network management and operating expenses by over 50%. • Manage global Active Directory, PKI, and Certificate management system • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and best practices related to all cyber security including COBIT, NIST, PCI, SOX, and CIS.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Owned a multi-year IAM strategy, culminating in the achievement of a Zero Trust security model. Scope included identity governance, access management, privileged access management (PAM), operations, and audit and compliance.• Implemented Robust multi-cloud (Azure, AWS) identity governance and privileged access management (PAM) solutions leveraging platforms such as SailPoint, Beyond Trust, RSA, and PING security products, markedly enhancing the efficiency and security of IAM operations.• Led Audit and compliance endeavors for SOC, SOX, PCI, and HiTrust requirements on a global scale, ensuring seamless alignment of IAM program with regulatory standards.• Adoption of the NIST cybersecurity framework, guaranteeing that TransUnion’s security practices adhere to industry-leading benchmarks.• Established and sustained secure and streamlined IAM program catering to regulatory mandates and organizational imperatives. Fortified company's security posture and upheld compliance with regulatory mandates worldwide.

Chicago, Il, Us

• Led development, execution, and management of strategies for global identity solutions, M365, and data management platforms. • Implemented and supported global identity management (IDM / IAM) security solutions.• Oversaw implementation and operational support for M365 platforms and related solutions, including Azure / Azure AD, Exchange Online, and Licensing.• Led global implementation of Zero Trust, a risk-based authentication with seamless user experience for 45,000 employees.• Directed five major M&A technology integrations, including 15 datacenter closures, retiring countless email and back-office applications / solutions.• Reduced global datacenters footprint from 25 to nine, saving 50% annual run rate.• Developed and executed global enterprise application rationalization, remediation, and migration plans, fostering a more streamlined and efficient IT environment.• Designed and developed digital workplace solutions, including mobile-first, BYOD rollout, and adoption, leading to heightened employee satisfaction and productivity.• Oversaw annual IT budget exceeding $25 million, ensuring effective cost control and budget management.

London, Gb

• Orchestrated the design and execution of global product roadmaps for collaboration and desktop management technology platforms such as SharePoint, Yammer, and JAMF, leading to heightened efficiency and collaboration among global teams.• Architected and designed global intranet application development initiatives, driving enhanced communication and collaboration among employees.• Held ownership of SharePoint platform architecture, deployment, and operations, overseeing operations for over 25 servers with 35TB storage, for its time one of the largest environments.• Established Mac eco-system by implementing JAMF endpoint device management solution.

Worldwide, Oo

Global, Us

Meudon, Fr