Nikhil ManoharanNM
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Nikhil Manoharan

@nikhilmanoharan

IT leader in cloud, security & transformation, helping businesses simplify and scale with tech.

United Arab Emirates

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can apply my experience to solve real problems, work with a great team, and contribute to something meaningful. I enjoy building things, improving systems, and being part of a company that values clear thinking, ownership, and getting things done.

I’ve spent over 15 years in IT, leading infrastructure, cloud, and service operations across government and private equity environments. Most recently at Gulf Capital, I drove the tech strategy, introduced automation and AI tools, and worked on data projects that helped the business run smarter and scale better.

Before that, I managed infrastructure and service operations at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. I focused on aligning IT with business goals, improving security, and moving key workloads to the cloud. I’ve always enjoyed building solid teams, simplifying complex systems, and solving problems that actually matter to the business.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Head of Information Technology

Gulf Capital

Nov 2024 - Present (6 months)

Led technology strategy and digital transformation at Gulf Capital, implementing AI, data analytics, and cloud solutions to optimize operations and enhance scalability. Fostered vendor partnerships to drive innovation and deliver impactful results.

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IT Infrastructure and Service Operations Manager

Abu Dhabi Investment Office

Oct 2021 - Nov 2024 (3 years 1 month)

Managed IT infrastructure and service operations, overseeing cloud infrastructure and security measures. Drove digital transformation initiatives and acted as a key technology advisor to align IT with business goals.

AO

Interim Head of IT

Abu Dhabi Investment Office

Oct 2022 - May 2023 (7 months)

Resolved governance challenges by establishing the Digital Program Steering Group, aligning IT initiatives with business priorities. Developed a comprehensive IT roadmap for 2023, securing management support for strategic hiring.

AD

Principal Consultant, IT Service Delivery

Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development

Oct 2017 - Oct 2021 (4 years)

Streamlined IT operations and managed service desk teams. Led cloud migration initiatives and collaborated with leadership to establish a digital platform, enhancing service quality and operational efficiency.

SS

Team Lead, Service Desk Management

Sutherland Global Services

Jan 2017 - Feb 2017 (1 month)

Led the transition of Service Desk operations for a major corporation, centralizing delivery and managing a global team to enhance efficiency and service quality.

SS

Desktop Support Engineer

Sutherland Global Services

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)

Resolved hardware and software issues, following Help Desk escalation protocols for efficient solutions.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

RT

Royal College of Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering

2005 - 2008

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering, focusing on the principles of electronics, communication systems, and technology applications in various fields.

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