Rahul Ghelot

About Rahul Ghelot

Technology enthusiast with a rich background spanning over two decades in technology consulting, project management, and team leadership within the enterprise IT landscape. I started my journey at Microsoft as a Support Engineer working on Exchange Server and System Center Suite, gaining hands-on expertise in troubleshooting and problem resolution. Transitioned to a Consultant role within Microsoft’s Global Center for Innovation and Delivery (GCID), where I specialized in large-scale Windows deployments on complex scenarios for enterprise-level clients. I had the privilege of being the first GCID consultant to lead Windows 10 deployments for major Australian customers, providing on-site expertise and ensuring smooth transitions.As my career evolved, I embraced Project Management (PjM) to lead high-stakes, complex migration and application development projects, delivering impactful solutions that addressed unique client challenges and drove measurable results. Currently, I serve as a Consultant Manager, leading a highly skilled, deeply technical team. I’m passionate about mentoring and empowering my team to excel while leveraging my experience to enhance tech intensity and drive innovation.With a focus on emerging technologies like Generative AI, I am committed to guiding my team in adopting cutting-edge solutions that create value for our customers and push the boundaries of what’s possible in enterprise IT. Skilled in balancing strategic vision with hands-on leadership, I am dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, growth, and continuous learning.What I Bring to the Table:People Leadership: Mentoring and managing 30–33 member consulting teams, focusing on the \"People Pillar\" to drive engagement, retention, and skill-upgrading.Strategic Delivery: A proven track record of managing global programs, including the first Windows 10 PoC for Enterprise Australian Customer and deployment for over 200K+ users.Innovation Catalyst: Spearheading Hackathons and Tech Intensity programs to ensure our delivery remains at the cutting edge of AI and Cloud Infrastructure.Global Perspective: Extensive experience navigating diverse markets and regulatory environments across three major continents.Core Competencies:People Leadership | Program Management | AI First Delivery Excellence | Azure Infrastructure | Process Improvement | Stakeholder Management | Agile & Scrum Methodologies#Consulting #ProjectManagement #WindowsDeployment #EnterpriseIT #GenerativeAI #TeamLeadership #TechInnovation #Microsoft #GCID

Experience

1. Consultant Manager

   Microsoft

   Apr 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   With over 20 years of experience at Microsoft, I have dedicated my career to navigating the intersection of complex technology, global delivery, and high-performance team leadership. Currently, I lead a team of 30+ App Dev Consultants, where my focus is on fostering a culture of Tech Intensity and driving operational excellence across the Global Center for Innovation and Delivery(GCID).My journey has been defined by a \"results-first\" mindset. Whether it’s leading the Global Hackathon initiatives or delivering massive-scale infrastructure projects across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, I thrive on solving complex organizational challenges through structured frameworks.

Education

• Symbiosis institute of Management Studies

  MDBA

  2000 — 2003

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  12th Class

Skills

• Web Services
• Agile Methodologies
• Active Directory
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cloud Computing
• Sdlc
• System Center Suite
• Desktop Deployment
• Hyper-V
• Enterprise Architecture
• Solution Architecture
• Itil
• Pre-Sales
• IT Service Management
• Virtualization
• Microsoft Technologies
• Windows Server
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Microsoft Products