Built & developed a business organisation at regional level with multiple verticals in an IT solutions company for smooth implementation of IT Infra projects in Educational domain Developed a multimedia-based tablet solution MXTOUCH with Classroom Management with Content for CBSE syllabus for Standard 1-8 with Pearson Executed data network infrastructure operations for over 400 clients majorly from K-12 Schools, Higher Education, Engineering Colleges, Army Service Corps, Bangalore, MEG Bangalore, Air Force, Bangalore and Para Regiment Bangalore & Network Solutions. Spearheaded planning & budgeting of IT Infrastructure Operations, control of operational and capital costs, technology implementation, transition and service delivery; led a team of 75 technical and operation personnel and over 50 vendors (across IT & Operations). Created solutions and executed roadmaps for more than 400 clients, for purchase, negotiation of infrastructure hardware, planning network solution with proper budget control and cost over runs by executing the project within deadlines Reduced operational costs by 25% through appropriate vendor management, process management, implementation of different models in build-out projects and through substantial reduction in additional expenses by creating future ready networks and reducing manpower travel and reducing manpower usage Focused on value addition by automation & scripting and created over 90% of the work based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Designed & coordinated with the development of ERP solution for K12 segment for being easily customizable to work in different educational systems.

Role: Conceptualizing & implementing insightful strategies of viable operations, strategy and financial planning in operations & maintenance (O&M) of Infrastructure in schools & colleges Supervising operations of central procurement within a collaborative and transparent framework for a schools operational design & implementation of ERP solutions at multiple schools across India Working on right sizing organisations, creating clearly defined structures, reporting systems and internal organizational redundancies to achieve business continuity Leading complete portfolio of projects including budgeting, planning, vendor selection and execution of programs Implementing project plans within preset budgets and deadlines; performing on-site and offsite tasks within a project, including the design, specification & integration of software products Interfacing with top management for evolving strategic vision, driving change, infusing new ideas and taking enterprise system performance & productivity to the next level Managing descriptions and properties of a product through its development and useful life, mainly from a business/engineering point of view.