Deshraj Rana

About Deshraj Rana

I am a strategic technology leader and Vice President with over two decades of experience driving enterprise-scale IT operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation across global financial services. My career has spanned the U.S, U.K, Singapore, and India — leading high-impact teams and modernizing complex infrastructures to deliver resilient, secure, and business-aligned technology outcomes.At Barclays, I currently lead global application support and service management for 30+ investment banking systems, steering large cross-functional teams across four countries. I drive operational excellence through agile delivery, observability engineering, and automation, ensuring system reliability, compliance, and client satisfaction.My expertise spans cybersecurity vulnerability management, cloud migration (AWS), IT infrastructure optimization, and observability engineering (Elastic Stack, Geneos, OpenTelemetry). I have successfully led enterprise-scale initiatives, including cyber disaster recovery using Rubrik and cyber resiliency programs covering servers — enhancing operational continuity and risk mitigation.As a certified PMP, ITIL, and Six Sigma Green Belt professional, I combine strategic vision with deep technical knowledge to align IT services with business goals. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, optimizing processes, and integrating modern technologies that improve reliability, security, and user experience.Recognized for innovation, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, I thrive at the intersection of technology strategy and execution — enabling digital growth, resilience, and sustainable business performance.

Experience

1. Vice President Information Technology

   Barclays

   Apr 2017 — Present · NJ, US

   Led strategic initiatives, mentored teams, and delivered agile technology solutions to drive outcomes- Managed a team of 25 engineers and project managers globally- Managed complex cybersecurity projects, including log4j and Heartbleed vulnerabilities- Conducted 50 end-to-end application security assessments- Negotiated annual savings of with product vendors for a $15 million budget- Executed a major project on Markets Cybersecurity and Cyber Resiliency- Deployed Geneos ITRS and Elasticsearch tools to enhance program performance- Identified and hired skilled resources, mentored, and coached team members- Optimized performance, reduced costs, and enhanced security through IT strategies- Developed strategic plans aligned with business objectives, resulting in performance improvements- Created key performance indicators, managed vendor relationships, and implemented a quarterly budget forecasting mechanism- Analyzed business processes and provided insights for improvement- Utilized business analysis skills to design and implement strategies that increased market share and enhanced customer satisfaction- Expertise in emerging technologies and trends drove innovation- Cross-functional alignment and communication with stakeholders facilitated technology adoption- Effective communication with Advisory Board stakeholders fostered engagement and excitement.

Education

• University of Rajasthan

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering