Headline

Enterprise IT Leader transforming technology into strategic business advantage through mission-critical operations, modernisation, resilience, cost optimisation & cybersecurity excellence.

About

IT Director | Enterprise Infrastructure & Operations | Transformation | Cybersecurity | Resilience | Cost Optimization With 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Enterprise Technology, I have built and led large-scale, business-critical IT environments across multi-site, hybrid, and distributed enterprises. My focus has been to reposition IT from a support function into a strategic driver of growth, resilience, efficiency, and competitive advantage. I specialise in leading complex IT landscapes, modernising legacy environments, strengthening governance, and delivering scalable operating models that enable business performance. Key Leadership Impact • Delivered 99.99% uptime across nationwide infrastructure supporting 3,000+ users and mission-critical operations • Achieved 25% cost optimisation through vendor rationalisation, contract restructuring, and capacity planning • Reduced MTTR by 35% through automation, ITSM maturity, and operational process redesign • Led ISO27001, SOX, and SOC2 Type II compliance programs with zero major non-conformities • Improved resilience by reducing downtime incidents 40% through DR strategy, proactive monitoring, and failover readiness • Spearheaded infrastructure modernisation initiatives delivering 50% footprint consolidation and measurable ESG benefits • Successfully delivered Greenfield, Brownfield, and Bluefield transformation programs Core Expertise ✔ IT Strategy & Executive Leadership ✔ Enterprise IT Operations & Service Delivery ✔ Infrastructure Transformation & Modernization ✔ Hybrid Cloud | Azure | VMware | Data Center Operations ✔ Cybersecurity | Risk | Compliance | Governance ✔ Business Continuity | Disaster Recovery | Operational Resilience ✔ IT Financial Management | Budgeting | Cost Optimization ✔ Automation | Observability | Continuous Improvement ✔ Vendor Governance | Strategic Sourcing | Stakeholder Management I have partnered closely with CXOs, business leaders, and global stakeholders to shape multi-year technology roadmaps aligned to commercial priorities, operational scalability, risk reduction, and digital growth. What differentiates me is the ability to combine executive leadership, deep technical credibility, commercial discipline, and delivery rigour to create measurable business outcomes. Open to opportunities in IT Director, Head of IT, VP IT, Infrastructure Director, and Enterprise Technology Leadership roles. Contact: abhishekmane84@hotmail.com

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

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Work experience

Infrastructure Head - India IT Ops at Ingram Micro, Mar 2022 - Dec 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Directed enterprise IT operations across PAN India locations, supporting 3,000+ users while maintaining 99.99% uptime and improving service SLAs. Reduced MTTR by 35% Saved 25% of annual IT spend Led cloud migration for multiple workloads Improved patch compliance to 98% Delivered DR readiness across 6 critical services Managed $8M budget Led a team of 33 engineers Audits with 0 potential findings

Senior Manager at Prime Focus Technologies, Dec 2017 - Mar 2022 · 4 yrs 4 mos, Mumbai, Directed IT operations and service delivery for multiple business units, ensuring robust SLA governance, measurable performance improvements, and alignment with global operational standards. Led large-scale infrastructure modernisation programs and established consistent operating models and engineering best practices across distributed teams, improving cross-functional collaboration, platform scalability, and end-user experience. Collaborated with senior leadership, functional heads, and global stakeholders to define multi-year IT transformation roadmaps, prioritising modernisation, security uplift, and operational resilience. Strengthened DR/BCP frameworks by designing resilient architectures, conducting periodic failover simulations, and ensuring audit-ready documentation—resulting in a strengthened business continuity posture. Implemented proactive performance monitoring, capacity planning, and automation initiatives that reduced operational overhead and improved MTTR across critical services. Pioneered the enterprise governance and cybersecurity frameworks, including ISO27001, SOC2 Type 2 and TPN, ensuring robust controls, audit readiness, and seamless closure of internal and external audits.

General Manager at Fearless Media Private Limited, Feb 2016 - Dec 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos, Mumbai Area, India, Heading the complete ITand Technology Ops

Manager - Systems & IT at CNBC-TV18, Dec 2014 - Feb 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Heading complete IT and Technology Ops

Assistant Manager - IT at Essel Shyam Communication Ltd, Sep 2014 - Dec 2014 · 4 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Education

Bachelor's Of Computer Application, COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES, Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

Diploma, Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology, Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Technology