Khursheed Ahmed Khan Email and Phone Number

An intrapreneurial leader with 16+ years of progressive experience in the IT domain of financial services industry; I bring to the table, exceptional skills in collaborating with the executive leadership team to develop vision-oriented technology strategy. An expert in large-scale, global IT infrastructure management, solutions architecture, and platform engineering; I steered product development initiatives, oversaw cross-geography service delivery, implemented complex digital transformations, and accelerated business growth. Thinking strategically about technology- and people-oriented challenges, I have successfully partnered techno-commercial negotiations, operational management, risk mitigation, and governance of multi-year, multimillion dollars’ worth global programs & projects across USA, Europe, Middle East, and APAC regions. In varied roles that I held during my career span, I steered liaison, strategy, and negotiations to contribute positively to bottom & top-lines and built dynamic synergies, fostering a highly productive work environment for attainment of organizational objectives. Aspiring Cybersecurity professional and Certified Lead Auditor; I am adept at upskilling resources in the domain of Cloud & infrastructure provisioning/support, DevOps, data center security operations, service support, and program delivery.In my recent role as Lead System Platform Architect with MasterCard Technology Private Limited – an organization where I spent ~10 years, I was accountable for managing infrastructure services across North America, Europe, APAC, and Middle East. Aligning technical landscapes of key accounts, I managed IT infrastructure projects with Annual Contract Value (ACV) of multimillion dollars and functioned as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for technical & tactical issues. Over my career span, I strategically led cross-cultural teams, turned around business performance, and was honored with several awards and accolades. Passionate about traveling and exploring new places with my partner, I am an avid reader of political literature. I also try to participate in technical seminars to stay up-to-date with industry trends and innovations. Always aiming to improve myself holistically, my professional ethics are governed by the quote ‘Excellence is not a destination, it is a continuous journey that never ends’.I am looking to improve my networks, hoping to share knowledge and grow ideas into actionable initiatives.