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.
Nikhil Manoharan
@nikhilmanoharan
IT leader in cloud, security & transformation, helping businesses simplify and scale with tech.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Associate
Greentech Consulting FZ-LLC
Apr 2014 - May 2017 (3 years 1 month)
Enhanced service delivery through ITSM process improvements and led client-facing projects. Managed offshore development teams and crafted proposals to strengthen client relationships.
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.
Systems Engineer
Sutherland Global Services
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Led systems infrastructure planning and implementation, enhancing operational efficiency through hardware and software design.
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.
Technical Support Executive
Internet Service Provider
Mar 2008 - Jan 2009 (10 months)
Provided exceptional technical support, recognized with the Best Technician award for high customer satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Microsoft Azure
Veeam Backup & Replication
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Teams
Azure Stack
Azure DevOps
PowerShell
ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer
Windows Server
Azure Active Directory
ManageEngine Applications M...
Microsoft Office 365
Mimecast
CrowdStrike
FortiGate NGFW
ManageEngine Network Config...
Microsoft Power BI
ServiceNow
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
Job categories
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