• Envisage, develop and implement future year’s strategies for complex cross-business competencies identified across the Airline which supports both the business and IT strategies. • Established policies and procedures for System/Network administrators to perform operating system and application patching and while introducing network devices to live network. • Collaborated with departments to establish enterprise security framework to accomplish common IT security objectives and… Show more • Envisage, develop and implement future year’s strategies for complex cross-business competencies identified across the Airline which supports both the business and IT strategies. • Established policies and procedures for System/Network administrators to perform operating system and application patching and while introducing network devices to live network. • Collaborated with departments to establish enterprise security framework to accomplish common IT security objectives and leverage common tools to reduce costs. • Created and provide strategic and operational directions to deliver efficiency within budget, quality and consistent achievement of objectives and SLAs.• Defined and established unified approach to address IT security issues and mitigate IT security risks. • Defined and managing the strategies and standards for technologies, created technology referenced architecture with a focus of mapping technology solutions to business value.• Led evaluation, selection and implementation of various tools and devices such as DLP, network and application white listing, IDS/IPS, web filtering, malware defense systems for end points & network perimeter Implemented VMware’s AirWatch Workspace One for EFB project for handheld devices configuring access control, application management for secure administration and device control.• Assisted in developing long-term strategies and capacity planning for meeting future Mobility needs for organization. Show less

• Design and implement security processes and procedures and perform the cost-benefit analysis of all recommended strategies.• Designed and implemented a secure network for Partners like Airbus, Saber, National Banks, Amadeus, AIMS etc.• Project lead for implementing security devices like Websense, Fortigate firewall, SFTP servers and another required IT Infrastructure.• Configuring secure network using DMVPN for remote locations.• Develop curriculum and facilitate awareness… Show more • Design and implement security processes and procedures and perform the cost-benefit analysis of all recommended strategies.• Designed and implemented a secure network for Partners like Airbus, Saber, National Banks, Amadeus, AIMS etc.• Project lead for implementing security devices like Websense, Fortigate firewall, SFTP servers and another required IT Infrastructure.• Configuring secure network using DMVPN for remote locations.• Develop curriculum and facilitate awareness training. Supervise daily activities of Computer Security Assistant and Internet Administration.• Instrumental in developing and implementing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCP & DRP) Plans for corporate sites.• Created company policies and procedures governing corporate security, email and Internet usage, access control, and incident response.• Coordinating with Aviation service partners to establish secure network setup.• Managing SAAS & PAAS based services with partners/vendors to deliver appropriate cloud services.• Introduced use of security metrics to mitigate vulnerability by analyzing historical threats, addressing risks/gaps/violations and implementing improved protocols.• Implementing Layer 2 and Layer 3 security standards across LAN and WAN Infrastructure.• Implementing Enterprise level Antivirus solution (McAfee) • Implementation of Active Directory for user authentication, DNS, DHCP. • Designed solution for securing IP based camera solutions utilizing SSL VPN capabilities. • Conducted vulnerability assessment for core devices using open source tools such as Nessus, Nmap and Kali. Show less

* Prime accountability is to evaluate security risks on all of the capital projects and operational initiatives embarked by Airtel and its subsidiaries and make go no-go decisions on grounds of security risks.* To ensure all internal and external development teams adhere to that Airtel InfoSec standards, requirements and industry best practice across Airtel and subsidiaries to ensure customer data privacy across all our products and services.*Working closely with International… Show more * Prime accountability is to evaluate security risks on all of the capital projects and operational initiatives embarked by Airtel and its subsidiaries and make go no-go decisions on grounds of security risks.* To ensure all internal and external development teams adhere to that Airtel InfoSec standards, requirements and industry best practice across Airtel and subsidiaries to ensure customer data privacy across all our products and services.*Working closely with International teams for implementing best practices of information security in products and solutions.*Accountable for protecting Organisation and customer’s privacy in all of the products / services that are developed by Airtel or third parties, also the responsibility does not limit to technology but extends to end to end business processes and customer usability patterns.* Interacting with LTE project team for implementation of 4G Network in best secure manner to overcome security threats involved in the technology.* Interacting with Manage Service Partners for understanding risk and its mitigation solutions.* Managing Partners and business resources to ensure that Information Security Standards are embedded in Airtel products and solutions.* Governing change management process to ensure changes are security cleared before implemented. Show less

•Collecting and analyzing of business unit requirements to design & deploy optimal networking/ connectivity solutions•Spearheading a team of 15 members in managing and supporting IT Infrastructure operations 24*7*365 including Airport Applications, Checkin and Reservation systems, etc. •Functioning on various Networking (Active & Passive) Devices including products like Cisco, Juniper, Radware, Nortel Devices,PaloAlto, Array Networks and Management of In-House Data… Show more •Collecting and analyzing of business unit requirements to design & deploy optimal networking/ connectivity solutions•Spearheading a team of 15 members in managing and supporting IT Infrastructure operations 24*7*365 including Airport Applications, Checkin and Reservation systems, etc. •Functioning on various Networking (Active & Passive) Devices including products like Cisco, Juniper, Radware, Nortel Devices,PaloAlto, Array Networks and Management of In-House Data center•Coordinating with Telecom Providers, Equipment Suppliers and 3rd party Network Vendors to ensure smooth functioning of operations•Drafting recommendations & other relevant details for formal proposals with regards to new IT Networking and Security Projects•Interacting with ISPs & ASPs to cater to new IT/ other requirements•Managing in House Data center of Approx 75 different Platform Servers, SAP Servers, MS Exchange, NAS Storages, EPbax, Call Center Operations, IVR Payments, Audio Conferencing, MPLS Network for PAN India 52 Airports and International Connectivity.•Conducting project reviews to ensure compliance to project delivery schedules and other SLA parameters•Monitoring the performance of team members and rendering productivity enhancement feedback Show less

•Spearheading complete portfolio of projects including cost budgeting, planning and execution of programs, providing inputs on the project strategy, budget, policies and major issue resolutions•Monitoring project progress and outstanding issues and ensuring the quality & timeliness of the deliverables•Ensuring proper quality and service excellence with aptitude including client and vendor relationships, policies and procedures, business processes, and SLAs.•Understanding project /… Show more •Spearheading complete portfolio of projects including cost budgeting, planning and execution of programs, providing inputs on the project strategy, budget, policies and major issue resolutions•Monitoring project progress and outstanding issues and ensuring the quality & timeliness of the deliverables•Ensuring proper quality and service excellence with aptitude including client and vendor relationships, policies and procedures, business processes, and SLAs.•Understanding project / client requirements and handling all phases of Project / Program Life Cycle, right from requirement analysis, project scoping, planning & scheduling to the implementation of robust technology solutions within time, budget and quality.•Recommending IT infrastructure requirements and upgrading to ensure acceptable levels of security, disaster management and data recovery plans•Performing systems backups, restore procedures, file replications and script management for servers, thereby monitoring servers on a proactive basis for service interruption, server performance and backup failures•Ensuring that the goals of the Incident Management process are achieved, restoring normal service as soon as possible based on customer perspective and within defined SLA•Closing incidents after verification from users, defining and planning separate procedures for major incidents, also ensuring adherence to SLA and priority based management Show less

Managing and Supporting Network and IT Infrastructure In Head office and All Airports.Hands on Experience on Networking Active Devices like CISCO, Nortel, Juniper etc.

Implementing and Maintaining Network Setup of the Organization across the Country.

To manage Network Infrastructure of the Organization.

•Gathered & analysed the requirements pertaining to networking, designing & delivery of projects•Involved in troubleshooting of LAN Network of 1000+ Nodes, configuration of CISCO Routers (1700, 2500 & 2600 Series), Switches (1900 & 2950 Series), Enterasys Network Switches layer 3 Switch (Matrix E-5) and Layer 2 (2402- S)•Maintained updated documentation based on requirements