DANIEL MOHAN RAJ
@danielmohanraj
Experienced Technical Delivery Manager specializing in IT Infrastructure Operations.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Technical Delivery Manager with over 20 years of experience in the IT Infrastructure Services sector. My expertise lies in overseeing large-scale IT Infrastructure Project Management for international clients across various industries, including Digital, Banking, Manufacturing, Finance, Insurance, Telecom, and Pharmaceuticals. I have a proven track record of leading IT operations and transformation projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed IT support teams, coordinated activities across projects, and maintained high standards for ISO compliance. My leadership skills have been instrumental in driving project progress and fulfilling technology needs on time. I am passionate about leveraging my extensive experience in IT governance, service delivery, and project management to contribute to organizational success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Delivery Manager
WPP Plc
Jun 2023 - Present (2 years)
Led IT infrastructure operations and transformation projects across operating companies in the EMEA region. Oversaw IT support teams, managed scheduling, capacity, planning, finance, budgeting, and resource allocation for IT infrastructure and cloud projects.
Service Delivery Manager
Hexaware Technologies
Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Managed scheduling, capacity, project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for IT infrastructure and SAP projects. Assisted in building vendor relationships and creating cost-efficient contracts, while also devising and establishing IT policies and systems.
IT Infrastructure & Cloud Consulting Manager
Netclinq Solutions
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)
Provided consulting, design, and implementation of complete IT infrastructure solutions for organizations. Specialized in hybrid cloud data center implementations, mobility, messaging solutions, application migration, web hosting, and IT security solution design.
Senior IT Project Manager
GTS Corporate
Dec 2016 - Present (8 years 6 months)
Led IT infrastructure transition and transformation projects for a leading bank, with extensive experience in private and public cloud build and IT service transition. Implemented IT infrastructure projects on various technologies including Cloud, VMware, Windows, UNIX, Networking, Storage, Backup, Antivirus, and Database.
Project Manager - IT Infrastructure Services
AMK Group of Companies
Aug 2015 - Present (9 years 10 months)
Worked on IT infrastructure service transition and migration projects for HP Malaysia, focusing on cloud onboarding and enterprise computing. Managed end-to-end IT service transition for enterprise computing and SAP projects, including risk analysis, mitigation planning, and ITSM process design.
Technical Service Manager - Wintel & VMware
AstraZeneca India Pvt Ltd
Mar 2015 - Present (10 years 3 months)
Managed technical services for Windows, VMware, and Cloud Operations, transitioning IT services from outsourcing to an in-source model. Provided strategic consulting, including business plan and strategy development, and managed on-demand authorization, capacity, and vendor relationships.
Associate Operations Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Apr 2013 - Present (12 years 2 months)
Managed service delivery for ITIS projects and led IT infrastructure project transition and stabilization for US banking and insurance clients. Drove operations teams based on the ITIL Framework and ensured IT service delivery met ISO 20000 quality measurements.
IT Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
May 2010 - Present (15 years 1 month)
Worked as a Technical Engineer on multiple IT infrastructure service RUN operations and transition projects. Collaborated with architects and project managers for new IT infrastructure project implementation, focusing on planning, scheduling, and estimation.
IT Security Analyst
IBM India Pvt Ltd
Mar 2009 - Present (16 years 3 months)
Ensured server security in Windows, Linux, and AIX environments according to international IT security standards. Performed health check analysis, fixed IT security incidents, and managed antivirus solutions for clients.
IT Analyst
ITC Infotech
Aug 2008 - Present (16 years 10 months)
Installed and maintained Windows, Linux, and MS Exchange Servers, administering them through VMware server and ESX. Implemented AD, DNS, DHCP, and Clustering Services in Windows 200X Server environments, and managed IT security for Windows clients.
Customer Support Engineer
CARE IT SOLUTIONS (WIPRO Franchisee)
Aug 2007 - Present (17 years 10 months)
Installed and maintained Windows-based networks, administering an IT infrastructure network of 500 end-user devices and 14 servers. Managed software and application package installations, troubleshot network incidents, and configured user-level, file-level security, and system policies.
Computer Hardware Engineer
Miracle Net (US Television)
Sep 2006 - Present (18 years 9 months)
Installed and maintained Windows Operating Systems and all hardware and peripheral components. Executed initial software installations and subsequent upgrades, primarily using FTP server for file sharing.
Computer Hardware Engineer
SyberPlanet
Oct 2005 - Present (19 years 8 months)
Installed, maintained, and troubleshot end-user devices such as PCs, laptops, printers, scanners, and routers. Installed all hardware and peripheral components, and executed initial software installations and subsequent upgrades.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Loyola College, Chennai
Bachelor of Science, Science
Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. The curriculum focused on foundational scientific principles and analytical skills.
CSI Goudie Higher Secondary School, Tiruvallur
High School Diploma, Computer Science
Completed high school with a focus on Computer Science. Gained foundational knowledge in computer principles and applications.
University of Madras
Master of Science, Information Technology
Completed a Master of Science in Information Technology. This program provided advanced knowledge and skills in various IT domains.
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