Hitesh Desai

About Hitesh Desai

Lead customers solving Business Problems with Technology. As a Trusted Advisor for Strategic Impact, I empower organizations to achieve their \"Vision of Business Success\" through the strategic application of Hybrid Cloud | Automation | Sustainability | Data – with AI integrated along with Transaction Processing. With over 3 decades of global experience across geographies, I specialize in helping Energy Industry clients achieve business value using AI-enabled Integrated technologies. I focus on helping clients develop comprehensive data strategies and modern Hybrid cloud architectures that prioritize robust governance and data literacy, ensuring a seamless and secure data ecosystem.My expertise lies in leading client initiatives that harness the potential of Hybrid Cloud, Automation (Business and IT), Sustainability, Data – with AI integrated. Happy to connect and help drive transformative change in your organization.

Experience

1. Principal Account Technical Leader Oil & Gas Industry

   IBM

   Jan 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   As a Principal Account Technical Leader specializing in the Energy industry, I bring a passion for architecting and delivering client-centric AI driven IT strategies that drive focused business outcomes. With deep expertise in Hybrid Cloud, Automation (IT & Business) and Data – with AI integrated digital transformation along with transaction processing, I work collaboratively with clients to navigate energy industry challenges and uncover opportunities for innovation and growth.As an Integration expert, I excel in understanding complex business environments, aligning cutting-edge technology with organizational goals, and building trust-based client relationships to help deliver benefits of Technology integration. My focus is on empowering clients to achieve operational excellence that enhance efficiency, Resiliency, and profitability using technology to deliver excellent customer experience.

Education

• University of Cologne

  Executive MBA, Corporate Management

• S P University

  PG DCA, Computer Science

  1986 — 1987

• Nirma University

  MBA, International Business (Gold), Marketing

  2007 — 2010

• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

  Senior Executive Management Leadership , Corporate Leadership

  2018 — 2018

• Gujarat University

  B.Sc., Physics

  1983 — 1986

• University of Cologne

  Executive MBA, Organizational Leadership

Skills

• Pre-Sales
• Testing
• Quality Center
• Program Management
• Selenium
• Tcoe
• Qtp
• Director Delivery
• Agile Methodologies
• Requirements Analysis
• Siebel
• Test Management
• Loadrunner
• Test Automation
• IT Strategy
• Oracle
• Management
• Global Delivery
• Hp Quality Center
• Waterfall
• C#
• Sdlc
• Software Project Management
• Hp Qtp
• Business Analysis
• Solution Architecture
• Team Management
• Vendor Management
• Unix
• Pmp
• Agile Project Management
• Solaris
• Business Development
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)