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Vinod Nair

@vinodnair

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Senior technology leader driving large-scale IT transformation and program delivery.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior leadership roles with broad responsibility to drive large-scale IT transformation, strategic impact, and long-term organizational growth.

I am a dynamic, result-oriented technology leader with 25 years of global experience delivering enterprise transformation, multimillion-dollar program portfolios, and large-scale IT modernization across diverse industries. I focus on accelerating business outcomes through strategic technology execution, value-centric operating models, and continuous service excellence.

I have led 100+ cross-functional global teams, scaled account revenue, improved EBITDA, and positioned data analytics and ERP modernization practices as trusted transformation partners. I am committed to simplifying complex IT landscapes, strengthening governance, and mentoring leaders to deliver measurable, sustainable value.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Program Head

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Tech Mahindra

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years)

Led a $10M analytics portfolio and a 140-member global team to improve delivery predictability, strengthen governance, and drive measurable value, achieving a 30% EBITDA improvement and growing portfolio revenue from $17M to $21M.

Program Management IT Governance Analytics Cloud SaaS Cost Optimization Resource Management Stakeholder Management

Customer Delivery Manager

Tech Mahindra

Dec 2005 - Jan 2020 (14 years 1 month)

Led a multi-year IT transformation for a $10B US appliances customer, managing 100+ members to deliver 30% application consolidation, scale account revenue from $2M to $12M, and sustain high customer satisfaction.

Application Modernization SLA Management Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Account Growth Service Delivery

Project Manager

Tech Mahindra

Dec 2005 - Dec 2012 (7 years)

Managed IT projects across manufacturing, retail, and tourism as Project Manager and Oracle Apps Solution Architect, delivering Oracle-based transformations with 100% schedule adherence and winning key deals.

Project Management Solution Architecture Supply Chain Pre Sales Risk Management Cross Geo Coordination

Assistant Manager - Material Planning

Delphi Automotive Systems Ltd.

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005 (11 months)

Led material planning for high-volume automotive manufacturing, improving inventory turns from 3 to 12 through lean planning, supplier coordination, and production scheduling.

Material Planning Inventory Management Forecasting Supplier Management Production Scheduling

Member Operations/ERP

Tata Auto Plastics Systems Ltd.

Jul 2003 - Dec 2004 (1 year 5 months)

Managed export supply chain operations for Ford Europe and supported ERP implementation to improve transaction accuracy, reporting, and export reliability.

ERP Implementation Supply Chain Production Planning Process Improvement Compliance

Engineer - Operations & Maintenance

Bell Granito Ceramica Ltd.

Jun 1998 - May 2001 (2 years 11 months)

Led a 30-operator production team in squaring and polishing, improving machine reliability and reducing downtime through preventive maintenance and process improvements.

Operations Management Maintenance Process Improvement Team Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development

Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Manufacturing & Operations

2001 - 2003

Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management with a focus on Manufacturing and Operations from 2001 to 2003, emphasizing operations strategy and process optimization.

Faculty of Technology & Engineering, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

1994 - 1998

Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from 1994 to 1998, focusing on mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and maintenance engineering.