Ravindra Dhawan
Head- Technology Budgets, Risk management, Compliance, PMO function, Previously, Head of IT Infrastructure Platforms & Operations at M&M Ltd ( 20 years in IT & 15 years in Accts/Costing/Finance)
About
Passionate to devise strategies which will help businesses to leverage fullest value of Digital transformation. Always focusing on adding value to businesses in terms of driving positive change, data driven approach (Quantitively and Qualitative data analysis) cost optimization thru new technology adoption and sunsetting legacy systems, improving secured- and smooth access to systems and technologies. Extensively worked on building on premise datacentres, Smart DC solutions, was also responsible for introducing latest technology trends like Software Defined WAN, Network Access Control, VDI -Virtual Desktop interface, Enterprise Mobility Suite for end point security, protecting Datacenter environment using firewall, IPS , SIEM etc. Collaboration standpoint evaluated and implemented e-CDN and BlueJeans and Teams platforms. Responsible for improving Authorizations and authentication process - SAP GRC , ADFC etc. Responsible for improving license compliance and promoting the concept of "Compliance as a Service" Extensively worked with setting up of Cloud CoE . Cloud Strategy = Created strategic road map for Datacentre Exit and movement to Cloud Worked intensively for building robust Edge / Fog computing layer. Currently working on creating business case for Digital transformation using 5 G. Expert public speaking skills - Participated in panel discussions, fireside chats, Presented my views at various events organized by UBS forums, ET Now, D&B on the subject of Cloud security, future of cloud, Efficient management Datacenters, Improving operational skills thru intelligent automation , how to improve customer connect etc. Strong believer of Inclusive Growth thru TeamWork, building learning organization, experimenting new solutions, implementing technologies/solutions to improve current way of working , provide competitive edge to the business, adding new value streams, improving Security and compliance posture of the organisation. In today s world, knowledge of digital solutions is important but what is more important is that CIO s need to have financial prudence and logical reasoning to suggest right technology fit to the organization.
Experience
Head of CIO office - Budgeting, planning. Audit, Compliance, Risk management and PMO
Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd · Full-time
Heading CIO office comprising of Budgeting, Planning, Audit, Compliance, Risk management and PMO
Head of IT Infrastructure platforms and Operations (Corporate IT)- Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd
Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd · Full-time
Heading IT Central infrastructure and Operations. Major focus areas are Data center operations, infrastructure projects and operations covering Enterprise Network, Enterprise architecture, implementing new edge technologies like Software Defined WAN, Wifi 6, HCI, HPC, Played pivotal role in preparing / presenting cloud strategy along with Business case, managed cloud operations and Finops, handled IT Security operations, End point support, application portfolio covering SAP, DMS, Business consolidation, Corporate Finance management. Budgeting , Governance , Risk and compliance -SAP GRC, Microsoft Engagement, This covers M&M and couple of group companies as well. Advisory services to Group company IT teams. I was responsible for implementing Microsoft EMS (Enterprise Mobility +Security), played pivotal role in evaluating and implementing effective Collaboration suite comprising of e-CDN (Content Delivery Network) and one touch integration suite (BlueJeans) to Ms-Teams , Cisco Webx etc. I was responsible for setting up Cloud CoE and improving cloud footprint in most cost effective manner using various flavors of cloud IaaS, PaaS, DaaS , pre-commits / RI , AHub, DHub etc. Currently , involved in the implementation of NAC and IT-OT projects. I was responsible for setting Technology Lab using new edge technologies like IoT, AI/ML, 3 D printing etc. We tried couple of use cases for POC and implemented them in live environment for power cost saving -IoT , Vehicle tracking-IoT , sentiment analysis powered by ML .
Head of Cloud CoE and Cloud strategy
Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd · Full-time
Worked extensively in creating Cloud CoE framework and implemented it successfully. Also, responsible for creating long term and short term Cloud Strategy specifying deliverables, milestones algorithm financial business case.
Senior Account Manager
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited ,Automotive Sector · Full-time
Contract costing, product costing, cost audit, accounts finalisation, secretarial, legal, sales tax, corporate finance, Business process reengineering (BPR), Total Preventive maintenance.
Account Officer
BlueStar · Full-time
Contract costing, product costing, accounts finalisation, cost audit, statutory audit
Accountant
Galaxy Chemicals · Full-time
Accounts finalization, Statutory Audit, Banking Finance
Education
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
ACS, Secretarial, Legal and Taxation, Secretarial, Legal and Taxation
Jan 1991 - Dec 1993
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
ICMA, Costing and management accounting, Costing and management accounting
Jan 1987 - Dec 1989
Agents in Mumbai, Maharashtra
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