Virendra Deshpande

Experience

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  Godrej Pacific Technology Limited

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Dy.Manager-Networking
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  Tech Pacific

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2005

  Manager-Networking
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  Ingram Micro India Pvt Ltd

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Sr.Manager-IT
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  Reliance BIG Entertainment Pvt Ltd (BIGFlix)

  Apr 2007 - Jan 2010

  Sr.Manager-NOC

  Sr.Manager-NOC

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  Reliance Tech Services

  Feb 2010 - Feb 2012

  Deputy General Manager

  RTS IT Infrastrcuture delivery.Managing IT Infrastucture delivery required for RCOM

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  Wadia Group

  Mar 2012 - Nov 2015

  Head-IT Infrastructure, CISO

  Design and deploy IT Infrastructure Solutions in Textile, Air, and Real estate business. Assist HOD IT for evaluation & selection of new technologies. Manage & ensure uptime for WAN, Internet, VPN network. Lead, Guide & Monitor IT Infrastructure team. Ensure SLA and Business satisfaction on FMS. Manage ARC with Vendor for various Infrastructures. Define AMC needs for IT Infrastructure, Maintain warranty records. Prepare IT infrastructure revenue and Capital Budget. Contribute to build and implement IT Policy & IT Security Policy. Develops and implements user-training programs. Infrastructure design, deployment, maintain and optimization expertise in Textile, Air, Real estate business. Responsible for the technology vision and planning process that will regularly evaluate existing technology, information systems, and staffing, research new solutions and technologies and recommend changes. Develops and enforces policy and procedures to ensure the protection of the company IT assets and the integrity, security and \privacy. Reviews all hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts, soliciting involvement and participation of other management team members as appropriate. Maintains corporate policies and standards aimed at maximizing effectiveness and minimizing costs related to the acquisition, implementation and operation of IT systems. Responsible for the management of multiple information and communications systems and projects, including voice, data, imaging, and office automation. To ensure the uptime of IT Infrastructure To ensure Infrastructure & network infrastructure security and information security. Oversees and evaluates system security and back up procedures. DR Systems and Business continuity initiatives. Show less

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  Persistent Systems

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2017

  IT Consultant-Technology Excellance Group

  • Spearheaded infrastructure technology L3 operations (based on Microsoft, Cisco, F5, Palo Alto, Juniper, Bluecoat/Websense, Trend/Symantec etc) technology aimed at defining & implementing enterprise digital strategy based on business as well as operational requirements• Focused on minimizing business impact by ensuring availability of critical corporate services and updating incidents to concerned teams for effective resolution in compliance to various SLA parameters• Partnered with internal & external stakeholders in managing IT infrastructure projects & budgets for maintaining project profitability• Maintained updated knowledge on latest technology trends like Cloud, Mobility, Analytics etc and coordinate with the Enterprise Architect/BA to align project implementation to technology roadmap• Interacted with the senior management, organization groups (vertical management, technology practices, domains, support teams) and stakeholders at various levels for collating & evaluating business growth plans and requirements• Initiated growth in IT infrastructure based on evaluated IT requirements of employees, departments, acquisitions, locations and expansions• Defined & implemented best practices for project support and documentation based on evaluated business & existing IT applications and designing a road map for further development• Optimized resource utilization & streamlined processes for enhancing operational efficiency and departmental profitability• Prepared & presented various status reports for the senior management and other stakeholders to enable effective decision making Show less