Balaji Thirumalai Ramesh
@balajithirumalairame
Dedicated IT professional with over a decade of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and results-oriented IT professional with over a decade of experience, having progressed from hands-on datacenter and IT support roles to managerial and IT consultant positions. My journey has been marked by a strong track record of professional growth, culminating in a key management role at Mercedes-Benz in Germany. I have proven expertise in IT support, network administration, and information security, with a recent focus on managing strategic projects.
In my current role as Manager & IT Consultant at Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG, I lead the end-to-end management of strategic IT projects, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget. I guide and mentor a team of IT professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that improves team performance. My ability to collaborate with international stakeholders and cross-functional teams has been instrumental in implementing and optimizing IT systems across different regions, aligning technological strategies with business objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager & IT Consultant
Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Led the end-to-end management of strategic IT projects, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget. Guided and mentored a team of IT professionals, fostering a collaborative environment and improving team performance. Provided expert consultation on IT solutions, aligning technological strategies with business objectives.
Assistant ISO
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Supported the development and maintenance of ISO standards, ensuring continuous compliance with information security protocols. Conducted internal audits and prepared documentation, identifying areas for improvement and strengthening security postures. Collaborated with IT and management teams to implement security policies and procedures, raising awareness of best practices.
VIP Support & Executive Assistant
CMS
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Delivered dedicated technical and IT support to high-profile executive staff, resolving issues with discretion and urgency. Provided a seamless technical experience for senior leadership, managing hardware, software, and networking needs. Acted as a key liaison between executives and the IT department, translating technical requirements into clear solutions.
Senior Support Engineer
IBM
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Resolved complex technical issues as a senior-level escalation point for the IT support team. Supported a critical network engineering project, enhancing skills beyond standard IT support.
Senior Support Engineer
HCL Infotech
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Provided comprehensive IT support, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network connectivity issues for the DFSI team. Completed a 6-month international deployment to Singapore, supporting critical project implementation.
Datacenter Operator
Unknown Company
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Monitored and maintained the operational integrity of datacenter equipment and infrastructure. Executed routine maintenance tasks and responded to alerts to ensure continuous system availability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering. This program provided a strong foundation in electronic systems and communication technologies.
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