Mohit Thakur
AVP Lead Infrastructure and Security @Sony Pictures Networks India
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WORK HISTORY
AVP Lead Infrastructure and Security @Sony Pictures Networks India
Mumbai, IN
Lead enterprise cloud strategy and infrastructure transformation initiatives within a complex media and broadcasting environment.Key Contributions:• Spearheaded enterprise-wide migration from on-prem infrastructure to AWS, reducing total cost of ownership by 20% while improving scalability and resilience.• Directed data center modernization initiatives, improving infrastructure reliability by 30%.• Defined and executed enterprise Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity governance strategy across hybrid environments.• Strengthened cybersecurity posture through implementation of Privileged Identity Management (CyberArk), Zero Trust access (Zscaler), and enhanced User Access Governance frameworks.• Govern vendor strategy, contract negotiations, and commercial performance management in partnership with Finance and Legal teams.• Oversee IT service delivery, helpdesk operations, and network services ensuring high availability for mission-critical systems.• Drive cross-functional digital transformation programs including SAP and Active Directory modernization initiatives.
EDUCATION
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Certificate, Digital Transformation and Startegy
Institute of Management Studies (IMS) Ghaziabad - Business School
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Eastern Institute For Integrated Learning In Management
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT MOHIT THAKUR
I am a strategic technology executive with 20+ years of progressive leadership experience driving enterprise IT transformation, cloud modernization, infrastructure strategy, and cybersecurity governance across global environments. Currently serving as AVP – IT & Cloud Infrastructure at Sony Pictures Networks India, I lead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on digital transformation, cloud adoption, operational resilience, and business continuity strategy. I have successfully delivered large-scale data center modernization and cloud migration programs, achieving 20% infrastructure cost optimization and 30% improvement in service reliability. My leadership philosophy centers on aligning technology investments with business outcomes. I work closely with executive stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Security, and Operations to ensure IT strategy enables scalability, risk mitigation, and long-term organizational growth. Core Focus Areas: • Enterprise IT Strategy & Governance • Cloud Transformation (AWS) • Cybersecurity & Risk Management • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery • IT Financial & Vendor Management • Operational Excellence & SLA Governance • High-Performance Team Leadership I am passionate about building resilient, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystems that enable business innovation and competitive advantage.
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