Mohanasundaram Krishnasamy
@mohanasundaramkrishn
Head of IT at Nokia Solutions Networks who migrated 50+ enterprise applications to hybrid cloud and delivered €1.2M in annual savings.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Nokia Solutions Networks, I directed hybrid-cloud transformation across APAC, EMEA and India, migrating 50+ enterprise applications and improving delivery efficiency by 30%. I also governed global IT operations and enterprise applications.
At Alcatel-Lucent, I led automation and standardization across 10 business units, optimizing 150+ processes. ML-powered predictive service operations improved SLA/OLA compliance by 25%.
As CIO – South Asia at Alcatel-Lucent, I held full P&L and people leadership for regional IT services supporting R&D, manufacturing and joint-venture operations. ERP and infrastructure modernization contributed to a 20% productivity gain and $1M OPEX reduction.
At Lucent Technologies, I led IT service delivery across India and enabled greenfield office and manufacturing-site IT buildouts. I’m seeking to bring my shared-services and digital-transformation experience to Jindal Aluminium’s Head of IT mandate, with an interest in Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owned enterprise applications and ERP-adjacent governance as primary escalation point for global IT operations across APAC, EMEA and India. Directed hybrid-cloud transformation, negotiated vendor contracts, and implemented cybersecurity frameworks.
Head of Service Automation & Product Owner
Alcatel-Lucent
Apr 2012 - May 2016 (4 years 1 month)
Led global automation and standardization across 10 business units, optimizing 150+ processes. Improved SLA/OLA compliance by 25% through ML-powered predictive service operations.
Chief Information Officer – South Asia
Alcatel-Lucent
Dec 2005 - Apr 2012 (6 years 4 months)
Held full P&L and people leadership of the South Asia IT organization, delivering end-to-end IT services including ERP across R&D, manufacturing and joint-venture operations. Achieved 20% productivity gain and $1M OPEX reduction through ERP and infrastructure modernization.
Country IT Manager – India Operations
Lucent Technologies
Apr 2000 - Nov 2005 (5 years 7 months)
Led IT service delivery for sales, services, manufacturing and offshore development centers across India. Established India compliance programs aligned to ISO27001, achieving 100% audit readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Master of Science, Software Systems
Pursued a Master of Science in Software Systems at BITS Pilani.
Edith Cowan University
Executive MBA, International Business
Completed an Executive MBA in International Business at Edith Cowan University, Bangalore.
Bharathidasan Institute of Management
Executive MBA, Finance
Completed an Executive MBA in Finance at Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Bangalore.
BCAA UK
ISO27001 Lead Auditor, Information Security
Earned ISO27001 Lead Auditor certification from BCAA UK.
BCAA UK
ISO42001 Lead Implementor, AI Governance
Earned ISO42001 Lead Implementor of AIMS (AI Governance) certification from BCAA UK.
IIIT Hyderabad
Advanced Certification, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Completed an Advanced Certification in AI and Machine Learning from IIIT Hyderabad.
INSEAD
Certified Corporate Senior Manager, Corporate Management
Earned the Certified Corporate Senior Manager designation from INSEAD, Singapore.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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