Cobalt Phoenix

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IT leader with expertise across Pharma, Life Sciences, Chemicals, Sugar Manufacturing industries.

CIOConsultant33+ yrs experienceOpen to engagementsRemoteHybridOn-site

India₹350K – ₹500K/mo

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About

I am a seasoned IT leader with extensive experience across manufacturing and life sciences, specializing in driving enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation, and IT operations. My expertise includes modernizing legacy systems, implementing AI solutions, and establishing robust cybersecurity frameworks. I have a proven track record of significantly reducing operational costs, enhancing resilience, and leading high-performing global teams. I excel in large-scale ERP implementations, business process automation, and managing complex IT infrastructure.

Work history

Senior Director - IT

Feb 2008 – Mar 2026

Manufacturing · 500+ employees

Spearheaded IT governance, operations, and infrastructure management for global entities to enhance service delivery. Established IT Governance Structure, Centralized IT Budget and Procurement, and consolidated Contracts & Technologies.

Streamlined processes to achieve 30% IT Opex cost reduction over 2 years.
Transitioned IT Managed Services, facilitated cloud migration, and led SD-WAN rollouts across India and North America.
Built Data Lake on Azure for IoT, enterprise Data analytics
Created a cyber-secured resilient technology landscape.
Established IT helpdesk & support operations based on ITIL standards
Managed disaster recovery setups and Greenfield IT infrastructure projects.

Senior Manager – IT

Feb 2004 – Jan 2008

Manufacturing

Managed IT Operations for 5 manufacturing plants and 2 offices. Executed IT setups at three green-field locations. Led SAP ECC 4 implementation, centralizing ERP databases for improved data consistency and accessibility. Established RF and MPLS-based WAN networks across plants and offices, ensuring reliable connectivity and communication.

Manager (Systems)

Aug 2003 – Jan 2004

Agriculture & FoodTech

Led IT operations overseeing comprehensive IT service delivery. Directed operational strategies to enhance production efficiency and quality control processes. Mentored team members on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Assistant Manager (Systems) & System Analyst

May 1995 – Jul 2003

Agriculture & FoodTech

Established IT setup for new manufacturing plant, enabling operational readiness. Established entire IT setup, including IT infrastructure, applications, and plant automation. Designed cane management systems and initiated direct bank payments to growers, streamlining financial transactions.

Programmer

Sep 1993 – Apr 1995

Professional Services

Performed programming duties.

Skills

AI & AutomationBudgeting & Cost OptimizationBusiness Continuity & DRChange ManagementCloud & Infrastructure StrategyCloud TransformationCybersecurity & Risk ManagementData AnalyticsDigital TransformationERP ImplementationGlobal IT InfrastructureIT Strategy & GovernanceLegal & Contract NegotiationO365/M365SD-WANService Delivery ManagementTeam LeadershipVendor Management

Industries

Healthcare & Life SciencesManufacturing

Education

Birla Institute of Applied Sciences

M.C.A., Computer Applications

MJP Rohilkhand University

M.Sc., Mathematics

Rohilkhand University

B.Sc., Science

Languages

English · ProfessionalHindi · Professional