Rajesh Khatri

About Rajesh Khatri

Dynamic IT Leader with 23+ years of global experience driving digital transformation in cloud, infrastructure, and workplace services. Proven track record in managing $200M+ engagements, leading FTEs, and delivering enterprise-scale programs for Fortune 500 clients. Recognized for strategic thinking, driving innovation and building high-performance global delivery teams. · Performed leadership roles in multiple global IT service providers, end-user organizations, and IT best-practice consulting firms managing across sectors including banking, telecom, retail, energy, and utilities. Proven track record of building high-performance teams across geographies while inculcating a vibrant culture of client centricity, innovation, technology, and transformation capabilities. · Technical expertise in cloud and digital transformation, data center migrations and consolidations, end-user computing (EUC), IT managed services transition and transformation, analytics, application deployment, AWS, Azure, virtualization, and automation. · 6+ years of on-site experience at client locations in the USA, Sweden, Finland, Netherlands, and Germany.

Experience

1. General Manager

   HCLTech

   Jun 2021 — Present · Noida, IN

   Direct end-to-end service delivery for strategic global accounts including Siemens, PepsiCo, Chevron, and Cemex, overseeing 1,200+ professionals across Digital Workplace and Cloud Transformation programs, with P&L ownership for contracts exceeding $200M in Total Contract Value (TCV).• Lead cloud and digital transformation initiatives, including cloud strategy, migration, modernization, and operations across hybrid, public, and private cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), aligning with each client’s business and IT roadmap.• Manage infrastructure operations, covering data centers, application services, network and security, end-user services, and service desk functions, ensuring 24/7 availability, optimal performance and compliance.• Own technical delivery and operational excellence, driving SLA adherence, vendor governance, project delivery, automation, cost optimization including FinOps practices, service assurance, and profitability across large-scale engagements.• Develop and execute multi-tower digital workplace and cloud strategies, integrating cloud-native services, collaboration tools, VDI, endpoint security, and unified communications to enhance user productivity and satisfaction.• Lead global cross-functional teams, driving cloud service delivery through effective people management, talent acquisition, mentoring, succession planning, and leadership development for next-generation managers.• Champion innovation through emerging technologies, including AI/ML in cloud operations, automation, containerization (Kubernetes), serverless computing, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible—accelerating time-to-value, efficiency, and scalability for clients.• Serve as Global Delivery Center Head, leading and managing the Portfolio for Digital Workplace (DWP) & Cloud services. Oversee workforce dedicated to Cloud and Digital Workplace services, ensuring optimal performance aligned with organizational objectives.

Education

• N. C Jindal

  10+2

  1997 — 1998

• Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

  MBA, IT

  2005 — 2007

• Maharshi Dayanand University

  B.E, ECE

  1998 — 2002