Kunal Bhutani

About Kunal Bhutani

Senior technology executive with 20+ years of experience leading enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud, and security transformation across BFSI and global SaaS organizations. Known for driving secure, scalable, and cost-efficient platforms aligned to business and regulatory priorities. Currently VP – Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations at IIFL Home Finance, owning end-to-end infrastructure, cloud, and security for a user BFSI environment. Key achievements: Delivered $5M+ cost savings through FinOps-led optimization Improved operational efficiency by 40–50% via automation and SRE practices Maintained 99.9%+ uptime across mission-critical, distributed systems Led enterprise transformation across hybrid cloud, Zero Trust, and M&A integration Previously built and scaled global infrastructure and platform engineering at Innovaccer, enabling high-growth SaaS operations and strengthening compliance posture. Core expertise: Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure (AWS, Azure)| Cybersecurity & Zero Trust | FinOps | SRE & Observability | Compliance (ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA, RBI/NHB)| Enterprise Transformation

Experience

1. Vice President (Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations)

   IIFL Home Loans

   Apr 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Driving enterprise-wide IT transformation across infrastructure, cloud, and security for a user BFSI environment- Re-architected hybrid cloud and infrastructure model delivering 99.9%+ uptime for critical systems- Achieved ~20% reduction in Azure spend through FinOps and governance initiatives- Led enterprise migration to Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365, improving collaboration and security posture- Strengthened Zero Trust architecture using Zscaler, CrowdStrike, and advanced endpoint protection- Established observability and SRE practices using Dynatrace to improve service reliability- Ensured regulatory compliance (RBI, NHB, ISO) with zero critical audit findings- Built and scaled high-performing infrastructure and security teamsTechnologies & Focus Areas: AWS, Azure, FinOps, Zero Trust, Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, SRE, Observability, ITIL, Compliance

Education

• Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth (JRNRVU), Udaipur

  Bachelor of Commerce - B-Com

  2014 — 2016

• St. Joseph's Convent School

  Secondary School Certificate Examination

  1985 — 1999

• Nagpur University

  Higher Secondary Education , B-Com

  1999

Skills

• Analysis
• Project Management
• Performance Management
• Team Management
• Employee Relations
• Vendor Management
• Team Leadership
• Management