Niral Patel

About Niral Patel

I’m a seasoned leader of technology, people, and processes that support the efficient delivery of data-driven multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud solutions. I\'m passionate about driving future insights and groundbreaking innovations that are aligned with industry trends, enterprise strategy, and emerging needs in our global technology and data center operations. With my unique background as both a mechanical engineer and an MBA, I am a natural fit for any role that requires \"big-picture\" leadership, business governance, and technical execution.Throughout my career, I gained hands-on experience in a diverse array of technology disciplines—including data center technology, global network engineering, solution delivery, operational IT support, IT governance, finance—all of which I use today. Whether I\'m leading a migration or implementation initiative, managing complex sources of risk, engaging in crisis management, troubleshooting performance issues, or providing expert end-user service, I thrive in situations that require constant learning and improvement. My Strengths: INFRASTRUCTURE OVERSIGHT: I have a proven ability to oversee global IT and data operations, driving the efficiency of all infrastructure operations by working with customers on-site, strategically advising leadership, and enhancing analytics to ensure optimal performance. CHANGE MANAGEMENT: At BD, I have led some of our highest-profile projects and initiatives that transformed our technology stack, implemented new platforms and tools, and prevented technical issues, security gaps, and other crises in the future. In each case, I mobilized incredible teams to deliver the desired outcome ahead of schedule and within budget constraints. TEAM LEADERSHIP: I have over 16 years of experience in technical leadership, which has given me the ability to build, train, and manage high-performing teams who go on to achieve equally impressive results in their own careers. In addition, I excel as the linchpin connecting business, vendor, technical, and sales teams so we can all execute our goals efficiently.

Experience

1. Associate Director for Cloud Operation & Finops

   BD

   Oct 2025 — Present

Education

• Stevens Institute of Technology

  Master of Technology Management – MTM

  2009 — 2011

• Stevens Institute of Technology

  Executive Master of Business Administration – MBA, Technology Business Development

  2009 — 2013

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Data Analytics Boot Camp

  2020 — 2020

• New Jersey Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

  2003 — 2007