Pravin Ansurkar

About Pravin Ansurkar

I am a seasoned IT professional with over 22 years of experience in IT operations, strategy, and leadership. My career has been defined by my ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives, driving organizational success through innovative solutions and efficient IT management. I specialize in IT governance, enterprise technology solutions, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and project management, with a proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced, dynamic, and globally expanding environments.Throughout my career, I have successfully led multi-geographical teams, implemented enterprise-wide technology solutions, and optimized IT budgets to ensure cost-effective operations. My expertise extends to managing IT infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and enhancing operational efficiency through modern cloud-based architectures. I am passionate about fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within teams to achieve business goals.Some of my key achievements include transitioning legacy systems to modern cloud-based architectures, implementing robust cybersecurity strategies, and establishing a 24x5 User Service Centre in Mumbai to provide consistent global IT support. I have also successfully aligned IT processes to meet Sarbanes-Oxley SAS-70/SSAE16 audit guidelines and implemented disaster recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.

Experience

1. Senior Information Technology Manager

   VISTRA

   Jan 2007 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   As a Senior IT Manager, I lead the IT strategy and vision for the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives to drive success. I manage a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. My role involves overseeing IT budgets, optimizing procurement processes, and implementing enterprise-wide technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency. I ensure compliance with industry regulations by establishing robust IT policies and procedures. Additionally, I spearhead the transition to modern cloud-based architectures, improve scalability, and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to mitigate risks.Achievements- Successfully transitioned legacy systems to modern cloud-based architectures, enhancing scalability and performance- Established a 24x5 User Service Centre in Mumbai, providing consistent global IT support- Implemented disaster recovery procedures to ensure business continuity- Deployed a Service Desk tool (Manage Engine) to streamline incident and change management- Strengthened endpoint security by implementing AppLocker and Intune- Aligned IT processes to achieve compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley SAS-70/SSAE16 audit guidelines- Designed and maintained the UPS system for the Mumbai Data Center, ensuring uninterrupted power supply.

Education

• Sandip University

  B-Tech Electronics

• Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)

  Diploma of Education

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  MBA - PGDBA, IT

Skills

• IT Operations Management
• Team Management
• Disaster Recovery
• Vendor Management
• Vmware Infrastructure
• Management
• Business Strategy
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• IT Infrastructure Operations
• Consulting
• Servers