Vijay Purushottam Dandekar
Jubail, Saudi Arabia +966-********* acv7kx@r.postjobfree.com
Executive Profile
A seasoned IT professional with 25+ years of exponential experience in providing strategy, vision and cohesive leadership
for high-end IT Systems Infrastructure Management, IT projects, Subject matter expert in Information Security-
specializing in architecture of security services that provide confidentiality, integrity, and availability services for
information management systems.
Excellence in driving increased levels of availability, security, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Recognized as a
technology expert and change agent who proficiently implements technical solutions that mitigate Total Cost of
Ownership TCO and deliver substantial ROI. Established thought leader and Project Specialist, employing standardized
project management practices for repeatable delivery of successful projects.
Skills Summary
Management: Excellence: Value-Added Leadership:
Systems Infrastructure Management Information Security Audits Leadership, Staffing,
IT Governance & Information Security CAPEX Planning and Budgeting Training, Knowledge Transfer,
IT Projects ISO 9001 QMS Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Software Application/Database Customer Relationship Conflict Resolution, Group Dynamics,
Administration Vendor Management Excellent knowledge on Steel
Strategic Planning EHSS Management System Manufacturing process (EAF, LF &
Implementation Continuous Caster)
Technical Skills
Technology: SAN Storage Area Network Virtualization Client-Server
Operating systems: VMware 6 Digital UNIX 4.0 DEC VAX-VMS PRIMOS WINDOWS 2008 Server Windows 8, NT, XP
Hardware Systems: HP Modular Storage Array HP ProLiant systems, U.S.A. DEC VAX4000-200 U.S.A KORF
1350/1450/1100 System, Germany PRIME 550/750, U.S.A.
Network: 3COM and CISCO Network (preliminary technical support), HP OPENVIEW NETWORK monitoring tool
Database: ORACLE 12C administration (primary) ORACLE 7.0 database administration in a replicated OLTP environment
Strong on backup and recovery procedure ORACLE networking SQL NET and NET 8 configuration
Languages: Visual basic, Python and python scripts in web application
Development Tools: TOAD for ORACLE, PL/SQL Developer, MS Visual Studio, Backup & restore toolsAcronis/VM
explorer, STATISTICA & statistical tools like process control charts and pereto charts. Skilled in database connectivity to
Excel using ODBC, ADO, Business Intelligence
Career Progression
Staff Engineer May 1988 - Present
SABIC Saudi Iron & Steel Co. (HADEED), KSA
SABIC is the largest public company in Saudi Arabia and also the largest listed company in the Middle East. In 2014, SABIC
was ranked fourth in the world among chemical companies by Fortune Global 500.
Joined the organization as Engineer, moved on upward career trajectories, to merit multiple promotions to the position of
Staff Engineer
Designation Chronology:
March 2013 - Present: Staff Engineer (eq. senior manager)
Lead Engineer
Senior Engineer
August 1988 Supervisor/Engineer
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Accomplishments:
Optimized the Vendor Management processes to register vendor contract cost reduction > 1.5 million SR.
Significantly contributed in progression of Information Security rating > 2.0 (Max 3.0)
Instrumental in maintaining state-of-the-art automation software Automation L2: Manufacturing Execution System
(MES) / Process Control System (PCS) as well as Automation L3: Plant Information Managemen t System (PIMS), thus
enhanced availability of Systems > 99.95% resulting in optimized process productivity.
Spearheaded and directed HLPE Hadeed Long Product Expansion Mega Project.
Leveraged project management expertise whilst serving as Member of numero us mid-size projects.
Played a pivotal role in Reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through VMware Virtualization, SAN storage
consolidation and legacy system retirement.
Constantly attained Excellent Customer Satisfaction score and generated return business through development of
innovative relationship development initiatives.
Visionary Technical Leadership: Known for on time delivery of Projects.
In-charge of Technical Support (Facility Management- Account Manager)
Strong project experience with Automation Solution Providers including SMS group GmbH -Germany, DANIELI- Italy
and PRIMETALS Technologies (Siemens) - Germany.
Functioned as SHEM (Safety Health Environment Management)/ISO QMS Representative
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
Conducted workshop to collaborate all facets of management
1. Technology 2.Cost 3.Human capital 3.Infrastructure 4.Vendor 5.Risk
Formulation of IT strategies/policies/standards/guidelines
Drafted 5 year Action Plan ; Incorporated Information Security initiatives
Formulated Cost Control Measures
Initiated business cases for IT infrastructure projects in accordance to Strategic Plan
Financial forecasting
System Technical Support
Proffered 24 X 7 coverage, superior systems/ hardware (server & network) support services, complex troubleshooting
as well as Software/L2-L3 Application/Database Administration, Incident Investigation
Process Automation (PIMS/MES) Application Management
Implement backup/restore procedures
IT asset management
Administered Software/Hardware Integration, migration of legacy systems, managed crisis situations and ERP/SAP PP
module integration test.
Conduct study and Propose solutions to accomplish the company's business objectives /needs
Manage resources - manpower, cost
Preparation of service level agreement with service providers
Performance management, IT capacity review and augmentation, License Management
Approve specifications of technological equipment & software and establish partnerships with IT providers
Internal Customer Development, Advisory Support to customer, End User Support, Liaison with stake holders
Research emerging information technology, Adherence to KPI based performance, Provide feedback to management
Vendor Management
Developed, reviewed and negotiated infrastructure specific Annual Contracts
Performed Cost Control review and evaluated performance of service providers
Plan and Coordinate with vendor and other system providers for operating system upgrade, firmware upgrade, patch
installations and other system activities of servers
CAPEX and OPEX Planning and Budgeting
Idea creation, Feasibility study and Capital expenditure proposals/justifications for future projects and products
+/- 40% Cost Estimation for proposed projects, G1 approvals
Annual Budget estimation, Utilization, Control Cost and expenditure statement
Information Governance and Security
Provided strategic direction and dynamic leadership for Information Security management, ensuring security
implementation as per ISA99 Industrial Automation&Control Systems Security Standard and COBIT & ITIL framework.
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Establishing an information security framework, providing a road map for the implementation, evaluation and
improvement of information security practices- manage security risk metrics and track effectiveness.
Supervising implementation of SABIC -MCE (Manufacturing Center of Excellence) driven Security Maturity Models.
Models cover a. Antivirus b. Remote Access c. System Administration d. Removable Media e. Electronic
Identification f. Backup & Restore g. Security Update h. Firewall
Performing a Security Risk Assessments on new projects to identify and reduce risk. Conducting EHSS SHEM 14.05
audit, information security compliance reviews, internal audits for remediation/reduction of identified risks.
Performing ISO 27001: 2013 Information Security Management System Gap Assessment.
Implementing security best practices subsequent to review of High Commission of Industrial Security (HCIS)
compliance requirements (National Regulations).
SIEM Security Information and Event Management: Proof-Of-Concept and Capabilities discussion with SABIC team
for DELL Secure Works product review.
Security implementation in HONEYWELL/SIEMENS/ABB process control systems.
Knowledge of firewall configuration in CISCO Adaptive Storage Appliances
Building an organizational information security strategy and vision, establishing SABIC Manufacturing Standards
(SMS) and security procedures. Developing, implementing and documenting formal security programs, policies,
procedures & forms.
Leveraging security technologies and industry best practices whilst investigating potential or actual security violations
or incidents, ensuring they are addressed properly as per the information security incident management procedure.
Nominated as a Security Auditor within SABIC affiliates and Member of Information Security Campaign Team.
Feasibility study of GRC governance risk & compliance program and Data Classification tool
Business Continuity Management System
Served as Key Member of ISO 22301: Business Continuity Management System BCMS plan implementation.
Building BCP resiliency of the organization by implementing BCM life cycle and strengthening Crisis management.
Participated in BCMS drill of Rolling Mill system during audit and prepare post exerc ise report.
Designing and administrating Disaster Recovery program to include policies, standards, guidelines, training programs,
and a viable quality assurance process for disaster recovery.
Project Life Cycle Excellence
Commanding project life cycle, focused on aim to maximise the value of projects through excellence in project
execution, cost efficiency and enhanced productivity performance.
Administering end-to-end development, execution and coordination of challenging projects right from Conceptual
Development Package (CDP) Creation/Business Case Creation, G2 approval, FEED/ITB invitation to bid (technical)
preparation, G3 Approval, tendering, bid evaluation and selection of vendor, basic design review of system and
network architecture, detail engineering, factory acceptance test, erection, cold/hot commissioning, performance
guarantee, IFC/ markup/ built-up/ training documentation review to final handover (TCCC).
Planning and executing Factory acceptance test of the systems including at vendor site Buttrio (UD) Italy for many
projects.
ISO 9001 QMS
Experience on ISO 9001:2008 QMS Re-Certification Audit Quality Management System implementation
Develop/review of Procedure, Work instructions, Process Maps, Participation in External DNV/Internal Audit Process
EHSS Environment Health Safety Security Implementation
SHEM representative for SHEM05 Contractor Management/ SHEM09 Management of Change/ SHEM08 Safe Work
Practices/ SHEM07 Mechanical Integrity
Knowledge Sharing
Submission of technical papers in SABIC Technology Meeting (STM) and Hadeed Technology & Innovation Week
(HTIW), Coaches & share experience with young candidates, Conducted In-House Technical Trainings
Key Projects Managed:
Current Projects:
Replacement of cisco catalyst switches
Disaster Recovery Sites Built-up (in-house project) (IT security compliance)
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) DELL SecureWorks Implementation (IT security compliance)
Backup and Restore Project using HP Data Protector, 3PAR/HP MSA, Library (IT security compliance)
Mega Green Field Project:
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WRSS Wire Rod Straightening Shop (Project Size > 1 BSR) (ETEC, Korea) Year 2013
HLPE Hadeed Long Product Expansion (SPLP2 & RODMILL2) (Project Size > 3 BSR) (Danieli, Italy) Year 2007
Mid-size Projects:
SPLP1 Replacement project Deployment of Virtualized and ORACLE RAC systems (Migration from legacy systems)
(Project Size ~ 30 MSR) (SMS GMBH, Germany),2016
CCM3 Revamping project (New WINDOWS 2012 system) (Project Size > 1 BSR) (PRIMETALS Siemens, Germany), 2016
3COM network replacement and centralization of IT Network (Project Size ~ 1 MSR) (Ebtikar, KSA), 2008
Replacement of Windows NT based Electrical Parameter Monitoring System (Project Size ~ 1 MSR)
(Danieli, Italy), 2002
Replacement of Ladle Furnace 1 & 2 VAX-VMS based DEC systems. (Project Size ~ 2 MSR) (Danieli, Italy), 2006
SPLP1 Replacement project : UNIX and ORACLE systems deployment (Migration from legacy systems and Y2K issue)
(Project Size ~ 20 MSR) (Siemens, Germany), 1998
Installation of LF 1&2 WINDOWS 2008 based Systems (Project Size ~ 3 MSR) (VAI, Germany), 1994
Relocation of PRIME systems to Administration Building (Project Size ~ 1 MSR), 1992
Buildup of data center room in SPLP1 Administration Building (Project Size ~ 1 MSR), 1992
Installation of Enterprise server environment monitoring system with Web Integration
System Configurations:
SPLP1: 2016 Present: VMware vSphere 6.0 Windows Server 2012 Oracle RAC 12c Database
ProLiant DL series server VMware Virtualized Application Server Oracl e RAC Server Development Server
WEB Server with Business Intelligence Product Network Attached Storage > 75 windows 8 clients
1999-2016: Digital Alpha server Digital UNIX 4.0 ORACLE 7.3.4, configured in a replicated client server
environment Application n C++ and PL/SQ > 45 Windows NT/XP clients ORACLE Forms 10 Km of fiber optic
cable in a CISCO Network system
Till 1999: PRIME systems PRIMOS KORF systems > 25 Terminals
SPLP2 : Since 2012: ProLiant DL series server Microsoft windows2008 Server Oracle 11g RAC Modular Storage
Arrays P2000 MS Proclarity Analytics SQL Server > 50 windows XP clients
Previous Professional Experiences:
January 1987 - April 1988: Engineer, International Data Management (IBM subsidiary), India
May 1984 - Dec 1986: Engineer, PATNI Computer System, India
Education & Credentials
Graduate in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering
Institution of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, New Delhi, India January 1989
Diploma in Electronics Engineering,
St Xavier college of Engineering, Mumbai University May 1984
Professional Development:
Project Management Professional (PMP), AstroWix Corporation, India
CompTIA Security+ Certification course in HADEED
SMS Group at Hadeed: L2 and L3 System Maintenance
Virtualization Concepts and Administration
Web Server Report Generation
Business Intelligence (BI) Package Administration
VAX-VMS administration, London, U.K.
VAX Diagnostics and VMS, London, U.K
MicroVax 4000/200 Maintenance, London, U.K
Oracle Developer 2000, Forms /Report Designer, Siemens, Hadeed
Oracle Application Development / PL/SQL, Siemens, Hadeed
Oracle Database Administration, Siemens, Hadeed
Electrical Parameter Monitoring System Managing and Maintenance, Hadeed
Oracle 2000 using Oracle 7.3, India
Process Safety Management, Hadeed
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Vijay Purushottam Dandekar
Jubail, Saudi Arabia +966-********* acv7kx@r.postjobfree.com
Membership
I.E.T.E. Saudi Council of Engineers
Personal Information
Nationality: Indian
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Date of Birth: 28 January 1965
Marital Status: Married, Daughter: B.S. Student, PURDUE University, Indiana, U.S.A, Son: 10th Grade
Language Fluency: English
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