SHRIKANT M RELE

KEY COMPETENCIES

Exhaustive **.8 years of IT experience in functional areas of IT Governance Risk Compliance audit, IT infrastructure management services including service desk mgmt, network design & administration, data center design, build, manage, VA/PT for network infrastructure and web application, Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Security Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture and customer support. Focused experience in various technologies such as Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, Symantec security suite, BCP-DR setup, servers / storage consolidation, PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, DRaaS, Public, Private, Hybrid Cloud architecting, installation, implementation, Multi-tiering cloud solution, VA/PT tools, software compliance, infrastructure architecture and solution for various RFP / tenders. IT infrastructure projects management, team management and team mentoring.

Key competencies are data center transformation, new data center design, build, manage as per organizations requirement using best practices, infrastructure managed services, network operation center security, systems, servers Security compliance. Played an lead auditor role for Information Security ISMS - ISO27001:2005, ISO27001:2013, ISO20000, ISO9001:2008, ISO 22301, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, IT Support Services, PCI-DSS, SOX, TOGAF, implementation of BCP-DR setup, servers and storage consolidation and ITIL V3 based IT Service Delivery management for process implantation guidance and continual process improvement for various verticals such as ITES, Leasing & finance, banking, retail business, Engineering etc. Also played lead role in solution architecture, network architecture, enterprise architecture, Cloud architecture, infrastructure solution architecture for various RFP / tenders. Also performed project manager & project director role for various IT infrastructure new technology initiatives.

Well versed in projects evaluation, recommendation, implementation and customization such as Security and Information Management, Physical and Logical Security solutions, new data center design-build and manage, Service Management, Business Continuity Planning – Disaster Recovery setup, WAN and LAN network management, Data center Servers and storage consolidation using VMware virtualization, Hybrid Cloud implementation using EMC SAN and VMware Cloud technology, Microsoft Exchange e-mail server up-gradation, Zimbra Open Source e-mail server implementation, Oracle E-Business suite setup, Active Directory implementation, CA IT client manager implementation etc.

Professional expertise in end to end execution of Networking projects viz. Requirement analysis, Network Design, Product selection and Evaluation, Network implementation, Management and Administration.

Excellent communication and comprehension skills in understanding and analyzing customer requirements.

Highly capable of mentoring team members and managers in helping to realize their full potential. Capable of working effectively with individuals at all levels and cross across functional areas.

Strongly believe in team effort to meet the project deadlines before time.

A ground breaking leader with strategic, creative and financial acumen as well as a strong business intellect to take organization to the next level.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Technologies

Microsoft hyper-V, VMware virtualization, Cisco, Symantec, BCP-DR setup, Netware, VA/PT tools, Secure web Gateway, Web application Firewall

Operating Systems

Windows 2003, 2008, 2012 server, Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP

Database

MS - SQL Server, MS Access, Oracle E-Business Suite

Identity and Security Management Tools

Active Directory, DNS, WINS, DHCP, MS Exchange, SharePoint, CA service desk, CA IT Access Control, IT Audit related tool for GRC VA/PT, Software Compliance, Symantec security suite including DLP

Certification

Cloud Experience

MCSE, MCP, CNE, ITIL V3. Currently pursuing PMP certification

IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, DRaaS, Private, Public and Hybrid Cloud Architect, implementation & Installation

CAREER DIGEST

SafeSquid Labs 1st July 2015 - Present

General Manager – Sales, BD & TM

SafeSquid has constantly evolved over the years, delivering new capabilities. SafeSquid’s user family thus seamlessly migrates to newer versions and scales the deployed application to meet the demands of their network enterprise. SafeSquid Labs does pioneering research and development of HTTP/1.1 Proxy server technology. In 2004, it brought SafeSquid world's first Linux based content filtering proxy server with built-in connectors, for multiple virus scanners. In 2007, SafeSquid was ported as a “Native Service” for Microsoft® Windows. Since then, SafeSquid Labs has produced revolutionary solutions, for setting up Secure Web Gateways. It gave the world’s first content filtering proxy server with generic ICAP connector. It also built the world’s first clustering ready proxy server for setting up scalable secure web gateways. SafeSquid Labs produced the world’s first secure web gateway solution for networks with multiple LDAP services. Its latest innovation is world’s first platform independent, 100% software based cloud ready, download and deploy secure web gateway solution. Product range – Secure Web Gateway, Web Application Firewall (Reverse proxy), Next Generation Firewall (Application layer Firewall).

Hierarchy:-

Reporting to CEO

Roles and Responsibilities

Direct and oversee the sales function & to identify and develop new customers for products and services.

Meet sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions.

Determine annual and gross-profit plans by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions, projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products, analyzing trends and results, establishing pricing strategies, recommending selling prices; monitoring costs, competition, supply, and demand.

Responsible for Sales to achieve top line market share and achieve revenue and brand objectives

Responsible for revenue generation and achieving Billing targets of the division

Strategize and plan the sales process management

Sustain rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits, exploring specific needs, anticipating new opportunities.

Develop and enhance partner network and initiate partner engagement initiatives

Leading important product evaluation / POC which requires experienced project management skills and getting it closed with confirm purchase order.

Generating new leads using sales tactics, conducting POC’s.

Formulate lead generation strategy and implement to generate leads

Vanaps Consulting Pvt Ltd 21st May 2014 – 30 June 2015

Director – Technology & Operations

VANAPS is a consulting organization founded by a group of highly experienced information, technology and risk professionals who assist organizations to develop threat and risk management capabilities, maximize returns on investment and minimize operational risk.

VANAPS provides information security consulting and integration services to some of the leading vertical such as financial services, Engineering design services, banking back office operations, internet services organizations also helping them to address Enterprise Threat and Risk Management, regulatory compliance requirements and governance.

Hierarchy:-

Partner & Director – GRC Audit, Technology and Projects

Roles and Responsibilities

Managed & performed large numbers of external and internal infrastructure security assessments and identified thousands of critical vulnerabilities which exposed enterprises to external and internal attacks.

Implementation consultancy for ISMS - ISO27001:2005, ISO27001:2013, ISO20000, ISO9001:2008, ISO 22301, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001 standards

External and internal network vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

Network architecture reviews

Wireless security assessments

IT infrastructure technology review and Audit ( Active directory, storage, VMware etc)

Response to RFP / tender for IT infrastructure solution and tender response finalization for Pubic, Private, Hybrid cloud as well as entire IT infrastructure design, solution, installation, implementation.

Rolta India Limited October 2nd 1995 – 21st May 2014

Assistant Vice President L2 (Group Manager L2)– Global ICT

Rolta India Limited is one of the fastest growing IT companies in India. As an ISO 9001, SEI-CMM Level 5, BS7799, ISO 27001-2005 certified company, Rolta specializes in providing total solution in terms of hardware, software services and solutions and developing and integrating complex Enterprise Applications.

Hierarchy:-

Reporting to Project Director (Global ICT) – - Senior Divisional Director (Global ICT and IT Consultancy services) – Reporting to President – Reporting to Chairman and Managing Director

Roles and Responsibilities

Accountable and responsible for managing Global ICT function of Rolta which includes data center management consist of Network Operation center security, systems, servers Security. Compliance for Information Security ISMS - ISO27001, ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, IT Support Service, and ITIL V3 based IT Service Delivery management solutions. Process implementation, monitoring and continual process improvement to adhere to the various ISO standards.

Lead the development and execution of Information technology strategy in synchronization with business strategy and work closely with Business heads on all technology related plans, goals and strategy. Also contributing as a Technology Lead Architect in responding to RFP / tender of IT infrastructure solution specialized on IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, DRaaS, Public, Private & Hybrid Cloud design, Installation, Implementation and multi-tiering cloud solution. Also leading and managing technology partnerships with Microsoft, Oracle, IBM along with software license management

Suggested process and technology innovation, up-gradation to the business keeping in mind future trends.

Ensure that, as the company grows, process and capabilities of IT systems and know-how meet or exceed all industry and customer requirements for cost, quality and responsiveness.

Create a standardized and common technology environment for the Business for optimization, uniform excellence and fast upgradability of technology and successfully lead and completed IT technology projects such as Active directory, internal digital certificate configuration, CA IT client manager, Symantec security suite including DLP implementation, Business Continuity Planning along with Disaster Recovery using EMC & VMware technologies, Rolta Private Cloud implementation.

Drive close collaboration with internal business units to ensure there is a smooth flow of information and appropriate knowledge with customers to develop and implement IT solution which maximize gains and optimize costs. Closely monitoring IT services SLA’s for all projects.

Develop a strong, responsive and empowered team in order to maintain a working environment that promotes excellence, encourages continuous personal development and provides opportunity to contribute in an atmosphere of teamwork and trust and is in line with Group practices

Well versed with Servers, Storage technologies from IBM, Dell, HP, EMC, Hitachi, CISCO, Fujitsu etc

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Design, installation and implementation of Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud, new datacenter design, build and Data center shifting along with data, voice & video, BCP-DR setup

Design, migration and Implementation of Active directory, internal digital certificate configuration, CA IT client manager, Symantec security suite, Exchange and Zimbra mail servers

Lead auditor role for implementation of ISO 9001, 27001, 14001, 18001

Design and Implementation new IT infrastructure of RTA, RTB, RTC & Seepz facilities including data center design, implementation and management

Implementation of Server Monitoring Software for Geo Engineering Services division

Design and implementation of complex multi-platform, multi-protocol networks using routing protocols like TCP / IP, Novell IPX, NetBEUI, RIP, IGRP, OSPF.

Other Experience:

CMS Computers Ltd. (September 1991 – October 1995)

Installation, configuration and maintenance of systems and network at Mumbai Traffic Police Branch Mumbai, India.

Professional and technical qualification:

Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)

Microsoft certified Professional (MCP)

Certified Netware Engineer (CNE)

Certified Information Technology Infrastructure Library(ITIL) Foundation V3

Certificate PMP Course in Project Management by PMI Institute

Lead internal Auditor for ISO27001, ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 22301, ISO 20000

Response to RFP for IT infrastructure design including data center, enterprise architect, cloud architect, network architect, IT security architect, Infrastructure architect, Cloud solution

Educational qualification:

Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) Mumbai University

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