Animesh Kopekar

About Animesh Kopekar

A seasoned IT Infrastructure and Enterprise Architecture Consultant with 11+ years of experience leading complextransformation programs across IT M&A, Post-Merger Integration, Infrastructure Assessment, IT Due Diligence, Cloudstrategy, and Digital Transformation. Proven track record of delivering strategic technology solutions across FinancialServices, Insurance, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas and TMT sectors.• Currently part of the Digital strategy and Platform Transformation practice PwC India, enabling CXO-level conversationsand driving enterprise-wide overall IT-OT digital integration strategies.• Led multi-disciplinary teams of 30+ SMEs to rationalize/optimize technology investments and currently serving as an IT-OTInfrastructure Architect with PwC India’s Technology/Digital practice, bringing deep expertise in network operations throughengagements with Telcos, Network Equipment Providers, and Telecom System Integrators.• Spearheaded technology due diligence for multiple M&A transactions, including 100-day planning, cloud migrationstrategies, and post-merger IT integration—resulting in 15–25% cost savings and improved operational efficiency.

Experience

1. Associate Director

   PwC India

   Apr 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Successfully guided clients through digital transformation processes, enabling them to leverage emerging technologies to achieve strategic goals.Effectively bridged the gap between As-Is and To-Be architectures during M&A engagements, ensuring seamless transitions in infrastructure.Built strong, lasting relationships with clients, enhancing their confidence in technology strategies and implementation effectiveness.Facilitated impactful vendor engagement and contract negotiations, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality solutions.Delivered strategic recommendations leading to significant realignments in clients\' infrastructure, enhancing scalability and availability.

Education

• University of Entrepreneurship & Technology

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Telecommunications Engineering

  2016 — 2019

• Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2009 — 2012

• Jaipur National University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management

• Government Polytechnic College

  Diploma, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2006 — 2009

• The University of Manchester

  Master of Science (MSc), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Ospf
• Cisco Routers
• Distribution and Budgeting
• Ccna
• Network Design
• Java
• Arduino
• Cisco Firewall Security
• Zigbee
• Nat
• Engineering
• Networking
• Project Management
• Matlab
• Agilent Ads
• Cisco Certified
• Analog Circuit Design
• Embedded Software
• Acls
• Lan Switching
• Open Shortest Path First (Ospf)
• Wireless
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• C
• Programming
• C++
• Microcontrollers
• Ccnp
• Contract Management
• Bgp
• Sql
• Linux
• Network Address Translation (Nat)
• Testing
• Telecommunications
• Embedded Systems
• Cisco Technologies
• Digital Electronics