IT Professional with over 25 years of experience in IT Infrastructure Management Services, Information Security Practices, Implementation and Certification, IT Strategic planning, Identifying appropriate tools for IT Automation, Formulation of Policies and Processes, Technology Implementation, Vendor Management and Relationship building/team mentoring.Other areas include mentoring, people management and aligning IT as a enabler to enhance Business Productivity, Setting up the Processes in line with Industry Best Practices and Standards and aligning them to Standards.Strong belief in openness and honesty in all personal and business interactions.Dedication to continual self-driven improvement of professional skills.Specialties: Information Security ComplianceInformation Risk ManagementIT Infrastructure - Planning & ImplementationTeam building and mentoringVendor Management People Management Crisis ManagementProcess Vs Practice mappingIT Budgeting/Cost Benefit AnalysisCost OptimizationDriving Digitalization in Academic Institutions