SSSagar Sonawane
@sagarsonawane2
I am an IT resilience consultant with 13+ years in business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisi
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an IT Resilience Consultant with over 13 years' experience delivering business continuity, disaster recovery and crisis management across complex multi-layered environments. I led an Enterprise Resiliency initiative at Veritas completed in nine months that earned a leadership award and drove zero-escalation delivery for four consecutive quarters at LTMindTree.
I design and implement BIA, BCP, DR and risk mitigation programs, automate Business Continuity with Fusion Risk Management, and produce Power BI reporting that improved visibility and saved $100k at Maersk. I hold ISO 22301 Internal Auditor and ITIL v4 certifications and excel at leading teams, coordinating DR tests, and restoring operations during ransomware and other incidents.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Consultant IT
Veritas Technologies Pvt.Ltd
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Recruited to establish an Enterprise Resiliency program at Veritas, addressing Business Continuity Planning (BCP) across Veritas' People, Process, and Technology domains. Transformed organization by proactively implementing robust mitigation measures in critical risk areas, establishing comprehensive Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans.
Technical Lead IT-DR
LTMindTree
Jun 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 8 months)
Hired for extensive expertise in IT Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR). Led global DR program development and Fortune 500 client projects with teams of 8 consultants, focusing on execution. Proficiently coordinated and contributed to over 100 IT DR tests, ensuring robust disaster recovery capabilities and adherence to a meticulously planned T-90 schedule.
IT Analyst Resilience
Maersk
Jul 2019 - Jun 2020 (11 months)
Recruited to conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) for technology risk identification and mitigation. Spearheaded the integration of BCI best practices into the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). Mastered Power BI for reporting, delivering reports that garnered greater management appreciation compared to traditional PowerPoint decks.
Consultant BCP-DR
Teradata
Jun 2016 - Jul 2019 (3 years 1 month)
Directed Client Business Continuity projects and internal Business Continuity, Crisis Management, and Disaster Recovery initiatives. Implemented ISO 22301-compliant Business Continuity Management Systems for clients, ensuring operational resilience and continuity in the face of disruptions. Effectively instituted and validated internal Business Continuity Planning (BCP) controls at TeraData, previ
Project Lead
Syntel (Atos Syntel)
Jan 2016 - Jun 2016 (5 months)
Hired to lead risk mitigation efforts and ensure business resilience through collaborative teamwork. Analyzed processes for efficiency, devised strategies to expedite recovery, and oversaw the implementation and testing of robust disaster recovery solutions. Developed comprehensive SOPs and documentation with project roadmap, enhancing operational efficiency and knowledge transfer.
Senior Engineer
Sungard (FIS Global)
May 2012 - Jan 2016 (3 years 8 months)
Hired as a part of the Offshore Database Administration team responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical RDBMS systems. Quickly transitioned to the IT Disaster Recovery team due to involvement in disaster recovery activities. Developed and upheld IT disaster recovery plans, overseeing testing for critical applications and infrastructure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
North Maharashtra University
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
2007 - 2010
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology. Focused on foundational IT principles and practices.
Government Polytechnic Jalgaon
Diploma in Engineering, Information Technology
2004 - 2007
Obtained a Diploma in Engineering with a specialization in Information Technology. Gained practical skills and knowledge in the IT field.
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