Chief General Manager (IT and Comminucations)

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Curriculum vitae

ATUL KASHYAP

Date of Birth: 13th April 1967

Marital Status: Married

Address: ***, **** ******, ***** – II, Sector 12, Panipat (Haryana) Ph. (0180) – 2663793, 4003431

Mobile no.: 098********, 093********

E-mail ID: ************@**********.***, ***************@*****.*** Professional Qualifications

Certified Digital Marketing achiever from Google, May 2020. Diploma in Multimedia Tools (DIMT) from Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (Department of IT, Govt of India), New Delhi in the year 2004. Part MBA (Human Resource) through correspondence from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra in the year 2002.

Post Graduate in Business Administration (PGDBA) from Annamalai University in the year 1990.

Post Graduate in Computer Application, Programming & System Analysis (PGDCAP) from Centre for Management Development, Modinagar in the year 1988. Educational Qualifications

B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry & Maths) from Kurukshetra University in the year 1987. Pre-Engineering (12th) from DAV College, Bhatinda in the year 1985. Matric (10th) from St. Joseph Covent School, Bhatinda in the year 1982. Training & Projects

During 2nd year of doing MBA (HR) undergone training for Six weeks at M/s Duncans Industries Ltd and prepared project report on “Human Resource Management – Aspects and its Efficacies” in the year 2004.

Summer training:- During Ist semester prepared a Project report on PAYROLL in BASIC on ORG system`s at NFL, Panipat in the year 1987-88. During IInd semester prepared a Project report on INVOICING in COBOL on ORG system`s at NFL, Panipat in the year 1988.

One year Practical Experience Training & Projects along with course in Modi Paints, Modi Steels, Modi Oils and Chemicals in the year 1988. Certifications

On CISCO routing in the year 2000.

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On “Windows NT 4.0” from NIIT in the year 1987-88. On “Using MS-Access 97” from NIIT in the year 1987-88. On “All about Internet” from Koeing Institute in the year 1996. Work Experience (Organizational) –> 30+ years.

Working on Contractual basis as IT Coordinator for M/s Harrison Locks (a 60+ years old premium Indian Delhi based company, makers of all sorts of Household, Industrial Locks/Hardware by the name “Harrison Taalah”. Providing IT expertise, consultancy, liaising and coordinating on all fronts for their ongoing/upcoming IT projects from scratch to Go-Live thus acting as a professional bridge between the top management and the suppliers/implementers/developers. Projects undertaken so far:-

Facilitated in visualizing, hosting, development, implementation and launch of Company’s Database driven dynamic website.

Facilitated in visualizing, development, implementation, troubleshooting of various software Apps (HRM, Payroll) being used in Company.

COVID-19 times (as Group operations are Closed so Work from Home) -

Currently facilitating in visualizing, customization, development of software app with QR (Static/Dynamic codes involving a huge volume of Inventory, Items), online sales tracking, billing etc. for companies all India level Carpenters, Distributors, Dealers and Retailers.

Development work on software’s like SRM, CRM, HRM are being planned.

Facilitated, Conducting of Online meetings, webinar through MS Teams, Google DUO.

Worked as IT Expert with Sanskaram Group of Schools (group run by Dayanand Memorial Educational Trust), Jhajjar from 1st Aug 2019 to 30th May 2020 and looked after complete digitization, IT and Communication works. Projects undertaken so far:-

Facilitated in visualizing, hosting, development, implementation and launch of Groups Database driven dynamic websites for 2 school with regular maintenance, updations.

Facilitated in Coordination and monitoring for SEO, promotional, branding activities of the websites resulting in improvement of ranking of Website to 4.8 and appearing in prominent searches.

Facilitated in visualizing, customization, development and implementation of software’s for internal use within the group.

Coordinated and played an important role from IT department prospective during the preparations and grand opening ceremony (as done by Hon’ble Governor of Haryana) of Groups new school campus.

Facilitated in visualizing, customization, development and implementation of software for conducting online All India Level paid OLYMPIAD 2020 exam with integration of online payment gateway, Bulk SMS/notifications and publishing of MIS reports and final results successfully.

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Leading the team for designing of Banners, Promotional/Advertisement materials for the group branding, promotional activities.

COVID-19 times (as Group operations are Closed so Working from Home) –

Facilitated in visualizing, development, implementation, launch of online admissions registration, recruitment process on our Group websites.

Facilitated in configuring, set-up, conducting of Online Exams/Tests from variable duration of 30 minutes to 3.30 hrs for all classes from 3rd to 12th, NEET, NDA, JEE students with publishing of MIS reports and final results successfully.

Facilitated in conducting of online meetings, webinar, educational and yoga classes through ZOOM, MS Teams, Google DUO and Facebook.

Facilitated in conducting of Online PTM and interaction with Parents/Students through ZOOM, MS Teams and Google DUO.

Facilitated, Conducting of Online classes through ZOOM and later on customized/developed App and uploading of recorded classes/lectures on YouTube. Worked as Chief General Manager (IT & Communication), People’s Group, Bhopal and Executive Director-Peoples Samachar (IT & Communication, Special Assignments) since joining as GM (IT & Communication) from 15th Jan 2007 till 30th April 2018 (around 11.4 years).

People’s Group is a diversified group with varied business interests in Educational sector

(having its own Private University as Peoples University), running various Medical, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Paramedical, Engineering, Management Colleges/Institutes, Secondary School, into Medical sector running 5 local Hospitals, Print media (Newspaper Magazine, Paper Mill, Entertainment Sector (producing Films, Documentaries/Animation Films), Mall/Multiplex, Hotel Business with groups combine gross turnover of around more than Rs. 2000/+ crore.

As Divisional Manager (IT), M/s S R Foils Ltd, New Delhi It’s a ISO parent company to M/s R S Hygiene (P) Ltd pioneer in manufacturing of Aluminum Foils, Tissue Products, Cling Films (with a state-of–art technology plants in Rajasthan) stationed at Head Office (New Delhi) controlling IT at Works, Logistics and HO till 23rd Nov 2005.

As SR. Manager (Projects) heading Jammu Branch Office, Jammu M/s CCS Computers (P) Ltd an ISO 9001: 2000 company providing total IT Solutions & Services and IBM, SUN, CISCO, HP, NORTEL, ACER products to various organizations, Govt. and Corporates / MNC’s besides Indian Army, Indian Air Force from 1st May 05 to 7th Oct 2005.

As SR. Manager (Projects) deputated at M/s LG ELECTRONICS (P) Ltd (Pune) & heading Pune Branch Office.

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M/s CCS Computers (P) Ltd an ISO 9001: 2000 company providing total IT services, products to various organizations, Govt. and Corporate / MNC’s, Indian Army, Air Force from 30th Aug 04 to 30th Apr 05.

As Manager-Systems (heading IT department at HO and 9 (RO, Area offices)) with M/s Duncans Industries Limited, New Delhi

A multinational ISO 9002 & ISO 14001 company with a turnover of Rs. 2500 crores having diversified business in various fields from 9th Jan 1995 till 19th Jan 2004. As Programmer with M/s Atlas Cycles Ltd, Sonepat

An ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 pioneer bicycle manufacturing company at Sonipat with a turnover of around Rs. 1000 crores till 7th Jan 1995. As Superintendent (CARDAM & MIS) with M/s TATA Chemicals Ltd (Fertilizer Division), Babrala, UP

A Tata company a corporate giant entrepreneur into manufacturing of Fertilizers, for around nine months.

As Programmer with M/s Lakshmi Precisions Screws Ltd, Rohtak A second largest Fasteners manufacturing ISO 9001 unit in India till 24th Jan 92. As Computer Instructor cum Incharge in Dayawati Modi Public School, Modinagar

(taught XI & XII classes) The eminent school is run by M/s MODI group of Industries till 18th Mar 89.

Technical Experience: (Familiarization in brief)

Programming Languages: ABAP/4, UNIFY/ACCELL (4GL), ORACLE, FoxPro (2.6), DBASE IV, HTML5, PHP, Dot Net using C# and VB, ASP.net Reporting Tools: Crystal Report 8.0, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) RDBMS: MS SQL, SQL, MS-Access, Oracle

OS: Win 10, MS Server 2013, LINUX, and DOS.

Packages: MS-Office 2013/2007, Adobe Acrobat, Corel Flow, CorelDraw, Photoshop, PageMaker, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fire Works.

Mailing: Outlook Express, MDAMEON, Post Master, MS Outlook, Lotus Notes ERP: SAP (4.6D), RAMCO Apps, MS-NAVISION and Customized In-House Routers: Configuration of CISCO Routers-(700, 1750, 2610, 3640), ISDN, ADSL/DSL modem & router, Wi-Fi router, Vyata (Linux based application) Switches: Configuration of Cisco catalyst 2950, Multitech, Dasan, D-Link, Netgear, AMP

(Semi/Fully Managed) etc.

Networking: OFC, Cat 6/5E UTP, Wi-Fi, Access Points, DWL APs, Wi-Max, VPN, Lease line, MPLS.

Communication N/W: Multi location IP based Video conferencing, IP-Telephony. CCTV: Wi-Fi Cam, IP-CAM, Local/Remote Setup, Administration/Surveillance Servers: MID level/Blade servers – RAS, Clustering, Raiding, Mirroring Page 5 of 11

Work profile at M/s People’s Group, Peoples University & its Sister Concerns, Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior and Jabalpur (Since Served for maximum period for 11+ years) Handled and led from top position departments - IT & Communications, Technical, Administrative, Service/Support, Coordination and as on Special Assignments - Logistics, Production, Operations, Security Services, MIS (A Broad View) a) General Management and Administration

Professionally represented the company, reinforce the company's image, and managing all around development activities.

Over all responsible for implementation planning, deployment, building and managing a world-class Information Technology & Communication Department and aligning its vision, strategy, and operations with the ever-changing business requirements of the company.

Managing and developed the Information Technology & Communications team, working with them to plan and prioritize their workloads, setting objectives, conduct appraisals and supported to continually improve their performance and results. Build a great team through mentorship, excellent hiring, and smart cuts when needed too.

Chairing an executive team that has been successfully working together for the benefit of the company and evaluating the performance of Executives for compliance with established policies and objectives of the company and contributions in attaining objectives.

Provided Team/Employee’s with top quality training, motivation & maintain all technology systems, process, hardware/software’s used in the company.

Leading a responsible team which is a mix of desktop support, purchasing, network and windows sysadmins ensuring that IT & Communication systems and processes are of high quality, scalable and self-service. Guiding the teams to execute against a self-service roadmap ability to evangelize IT best practices.

Headed and led a team of Software Professionals for development, testing, implementation, commissioning and providing Users training on the in-house developed and Customized Software’s and ERP’s.

Managing day to day operations of IT & Communication systems, ensuring that planning, end-user impact, change management, training and quality management are properly addressed and monitored to ensure that deadlines, budgets, and service levels are met and results delivered.

As an IT Leader tried to anticipate users’ needs well before they must ask with a sound ability to communicate context to both technical and non-technical users with good communication skills, curiosity, and sense of humor.

Made presentations to boards and executive teams related to business, progress and information and enhancement of services.

Negotiated agreements/contracts for commissioning of services from third parties and managing relationships with suppliers and contractors. Also Liaison and coordinated with Vice Chancellor, Deans, HODs/Head of Institutions for various activities, matters and look for prompt trouble shooting and problem solving solutions & options.

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Liaison, negotiated and finalized with various Telecomm service providers for various SLAs for ISP Towers, BTS, IBS setup/installation in the Group, purchase of Landline connection, Mobile connections under corporate plans/schemes for effective communication.

Liaison, Negotiate, manage relationships and follow-up with Vendors, Suppliers and External agencies for IT & Communication related procurement, AMCs, Contracts, Support, Ongoing services levels and introduction of new technologies in line with strategic aims and financial constraints.

b) Overseeing Information Technology Strategy planning and implementation

Did formalize and socialize company’s, IT & Communications policies, strategies and procedures related to Information technology and Communications as required by company auditors and regulators and ensure as required the compliance of the SOPs

(Operations, Documentation, Backup, Recovery & Contingency plans). Developed and maintaining the major Incident & Business Continuity plan for IT & Communications and measures designed to safeguard the Information Technology needs of the company in the event of major incidents or disasters.

Drafted, Finalized, Signing of MOU, Agreements related to Job works in consultations with legal department.

Did Budget planning for controlling of departmental expenses and monitoring the same for strict implementation thereafter reviewing the departmental activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining budgeted objectives and revising the objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.

Set up of short, medium and long terms goals and objectives for the function and department.

C) Networking & Infrastructure, IT Support / Helpdesk, IT Procurement

Oversaw for the building and maintaining of the company’s IT & Communications Infrastructure, Network administration/Management covering more than 800 acres of area on Wired, Wi-Fi (APs, Nano stations, RFs) mediums keeping the uptime to the tune to 99% and thereafter continuously monitoring & improve the performance of the company networks including WAN, LAN, MAN and telephony systems. Basically supporting the ongoing expansion of the company in each sister concern too.

Planned for deployment, installation, commissioning of Lease lines network across the Group and sister concern for usage of fast Internet on laid network for various applications and systems.

Planned for deployment, installation, commissioning of MPLS network across the Group, sister concern different locations, sites, cities and remote destinations for usage of fast mode of communications, Internet on laid network for various applications and systems.

Ensured that IT & Communications helpdesk offers excellent technical support for the company’s employees. Also ensured building and maintaining a technology risk assessment relevant to the company’s operations along with implementing preventative & remedial plans based there upon.

Looked up for selecting, procuring optimal hardware & software for the company in compliance with the company’s procurement policy and regulations. Page 7 of 11

Looked up for directing, controlling, building IT department, development of IT practices, standards, procedures, protocols for architecture, networking, programming, testing, change management, documentation & security for all operating technologies.

Looked up for successful installation, configuration of Application Servers, Database Servers, Clients end for implementation of solutions for customized & in-house applications, infrastructure designs meeting business needs.

Looked up for maintenance of desktops, thin clients, laptops, Wi-Fi devices.

Responsible for implementation and maintenance of Digital Library & online Journals on E-library server with proper authorize access/login.

Looked up for successful installation, configuration of complete E-mail solutions comprising of main server, backup server, proxy server, firewall servers for internal as well as external users, Domain name server for web mail interface on Linux platform.

Looked up for regular maintenance, updating and development of Groups, Sister Concerns Website and portal.

Responsible for managing & maintaining CCTV related security/surveillance ensuring proper recording with backups & exploring new horizons for further advancement and improvement in existing technologies.

As a Head for complete Audio/Video operations fully responsible for complete procurement, maintenance and operations of heavy Audio/Video equipment’s procured and installed in Group Auditoriums.

Responsible for implementation of Real Time Access Control/ Biometric Attendance solutions.

Maintain security of proprietary Data with provision of complete backups in case of System failures.

Ensure complete Virus free environment on all the systems installed at the site with daily updating of antivirus signatures.

Responsible for procurement, installation of Digital EPABX for Group’s & its sister concerns.

Looked up for complete Administration, Supervision, Coordination of the department, Group users for all IT & Communication related activities.

Responsible for Planning, Controlling and Managing Inventory of the dept. and ensure provision of the necessary IT support to all departments so to ensure effective and timely decision making in a secure IT environment. D) Applications & Customized Software’s – Implementation and GO LIVE

Looked up for planning, development, successful implementation and making GO LIVE of various in-house customized software’s at Group and sister concerns

(Payroll, File/Documentation Management System, Help Desk, Appraisal System, Group’s Online Telephone Directory systems, Library Management, Vendor Management, Human Resource Info System, Purchase Order Management System, Fees Management System, Payment Tracking System, Inventory Management System, Photo Copy Slip Pad Management System, Penalty Management System, Leave Management System, IP Management System, Renewal Due Tracking System, Imprest Management System and others for internal usage and working of the department and Group/sister concerns.

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Hospital Management software was conceived, planned, deployed, implemented and made GO Live at Group’s main Hospital and thereafter at group sister concern hospitals too.

Responsible for planning, successful implementation and making GO LIVE of “ERP” for Peoples Samachar a software being used for Scheduling, Circulation, Logistics, Production, Accounting, Billing, MIS etc.

Instrumental in scheduling detailed multiple training sessions for Core User, End Users and Management associates for various departments, active users for working and making operational in-house customized software’s and application “ERP” software’s.

Responsible for planning, Development, implementation and GO LIVE of Peoples Samachar (our Hindi daily newspaper) Website for Desktop as well as mobile version compatible (on all OS platforms).

E) Special Assignments - Logistics, Production, Operations, Security Services, MIS

As Logistics Head handled/looked for strategic planning, procurement of Logistics related stock and inventory for Daily operations, maintenance of Printing Press machines, CTP machines/Processors.

Looked for planning and scheduling of Inventory material/items and timely disposal of monthly generated scrap and damaged items at Group level and its sister concerns with proper gate pass inventory and disposal.

Responsible for looking and guiding Production team/manpower at Printing Press for day to day routine maintenance and procedural production operations.

Looked for implementation of plans and deployment of resources, avenues for increasing of Circulation and Monitoring of same appropriately for the distribution of Peoples Samachar our Hindi Daily newspaper paid and complimentary copies with effective scheduling plans for better growth, coverage, reach and increase in revenues.

Looking after Groups and sister concerns Facebook promotions, Paid boosting activities apart from regular, routines updating.

Responsible for planning, Development, implementation and GO LIVE of Peoples World (our Peoples Mall) Website for Desktop version.

Responsible for setup of Wi Fi zone, Setup of Open Air Theatre, 7D Cinema, CCTV setup with round the clock surveillance at our Peoples Mall/World and Entertainment Zone.

At Peoples Films Division, group’s sister concern company into Films business looked as a leading person from concern for planning, coordination, supervising, liaison, execution of agreements, contracts, budgeting with Films Units/Directors visiting us for conducting of LOCATION based shooting for short films, Hindi feature films and documentaries.

Also as specially assigned to look after Security Services for the Group and at its sister concerns in coordination with Security officers looked on routine basis for planning, posting, monitoring, supervision of security guards/teams at vital locations, positions, posts apart from finalization of security agreements, agencies.

Overall responsible for all IT & Communications related planning, execution, deployment, implementation running IT services at our groups 3 star hotel “Hotel Page 9 of 11

Raja Bhoj”. Also responsible in implementation and making GO LIVE “IDS” hotel industry leading software for accounting, billing, MIS etc.

Heading Audio/Video team and thus responsible for making all Audio/Video arrangements for managing, coordinating for various Events, Functions and Programs held at Group level.

Being an Elite team member of “Disaster Management Committee” responsible for drafting of SOPs for the same and see for implementation too for Group and sister concerns.

Coordinated with Madhya Pradesh Taekwondo Association Secretary for various state level Taekwondo activities, schedules, AGM, district level meetings, events and documentation, drafting works.

Looked up for duly completing Special Assignments as given from time to time by the top Management apart from regular, routine jobs and works.

Demonstrate positive attitude, enthusiasm, resolve conflicts amicably so to ensure smooth working environment and culture.

Achievements and other Skills (a brief)

At M/s Harrison Locks

Successful Go Live and launch of company’s website and coordination of implementation of IT projects.

At Sanskaram Group of Schools

Successful designing and Go Live of in-house customized IT projects such as Online Test/Quiz/Coaching/Exams classes, Launch of Groups 2 websites for Schools. At M/s People’s Group, Bhopal

Recipient of CUSTOMER SHOW CASE Award 2010 from RED HAT, CEO Jim White burst at Mumbai, for the extreme implementation and usage of Red Hat Linux utilities and applications.

Successfully led and managed from front related departmental teams such as IT and Communication, Logistics, Printing Plant (Production), Administration, Recoveries, Services/Support, Circulation, Legal support, Security, MIS. At M/s CCS Jammu branch office, Jammu.

Led successfully the team for activities related to generating new Market, new Revenue avenues, prospects, recruitment selection of Manpower, controlling financial activities, follow-up with Sales Tax/Excise/VAT authorities, tender inquiries, submission and opening of technical and commercial offers.

Defence Services being the core area of operations and strength coordinated all related liaison activities, pre-sales and after sales activities. Achieved goal/targets by preparing and maintaining Capital and Revenue Budgets, yearly goals, market targets, strategies and policies.

At M/s LG Electronics, Pune

Led a team of Engineers stationed at LG Electronics (Pune), a fully owned subsidiary of LG Corporate, Korea for providing, monitoring total Facility Management Services

(including Inventory and Asset Management) and maintaining 9 nos. of Servers and uptime to the tune of 99% on WAN/LAN network for smooth working of mails on Lotus Page 10 of 11

notes & critical applications on lease lines, ISDN, dialup among various units and branches of M/s LG.

Led a team of NW technicians/Engineers for commissioning, monitoring of Fiber/UTP network consisting of CISCO Routers, catalyst switches and Hubs, VPN connectivity, RAS server for services to the users.

Coordinated with IT head for activities related to selection, procurement, installation and supervising for networking components, tools and other new Hardware and Software requirements.

At M/s DUNCANS LTD, New Delhi

WAN/LAN networking & CISCO ROUTING-Successfully planned, scheduled, coordinated for implementation of WAN/LAN project on 64kbps lease line circuits configuring of CISCO Routers, switches for VOIP, DATA and VIDEO communications across network of 9 Area Offices, Works, Corporate Office and training of staff at respective locations.

Planned, Configured Exchange (EPBAX) & bridged with Cisco Routers for economical and better Voice communications on lease lines (VOIP). ERP-SAP R/3 - Played an important role in planning, scheduling, test- trials, live runs and successful implementation of SAP (4.6D) modules (FI, S&D, MM, Payroll). Developed SAP related customized reports using ABAP/4.

LINUX Server for Mailing - Successfully configured for implementation of External and Internal mailing solutions on RED HAT Linux 7.2

Developed PAYROLL for VRS, Executives and Officers in FOXPRO. AT M/s ATLAS LTD, Sonepat

Developed detailed Software in UNIFY/ACCELL (4GL) for taking out Ledgers, Trial Balance, Statements of A/C for CREDITORS, DEBITORS and other M I S reports relating to Financial A/C, Outstanding Module reports relating to Sales and Sales Promotion Departments.

Developed Shares A/C software in ACCELL. This job was earlier done by M/s MASS, New Delhi. The complete detailed full fledge package right from the DATA entry Module to taking out final Annual ledgers, AGM reports, MIS reports, Dividend, Cheque printing was developed by self.

Developed detailed Software for Personnel Department in DBASE + for maintaining staff's history, Appraisals, increments, Attendance & Discipline base reports. Developed detailed Software in DBASE for ISO-9001 crediting/training. AT M/s TATA LTD, Babrala

Developed in depth Software in FoxBASE for Consumer Cooperative Society, TATA for maintaining the store’s inventory, cash flow and taking out MIS reports. At M/s S R FOILS Ltd, New Delhi

Prepared in depth IT blueprint, setting up IT Infrastructure (WAN/LAN N/W) and IT goals and policies for Companies Head office, Works and Logistics, Integrated field sites with the HQ using proper telecommunication methods. Planned, liaison, negotiated & finalized commissioning and implementation of ERP. Page 11 of 11

As Project Manager, successfully completed India International Trade Fair 05 project right from the conceptualization, designing, construction, execution and putting up of companies huge display/Sales stall in the area of 101 sq. mtr at the Trade Fair held from 14th Nov 05 to 27th Nov 2005.

Reporting to: CMD, Director/HOI

Personal Details

Father’s Name: Sh. S C Kashyap (Retired-Ex-General Manager, National Fertilizers Ltd) Mother’s Name: Smt. Asha Kashyap (House Wife)

Spouse’s Name: Smt. Manisha Kashyap (in a Govt. Job – LIC)

(Atul Kashyap)

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