Satish Pengal

About Satish Pengal

With over 26 years of experience, I have consistently provided strategic and technical leadership in critical IT services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, system compliance, IT strategy, and infrastructure management.As Head of IT at RKSV Securities (Upstox), I lead the implementation and optimization of both on-premise and cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless application support, cost efficiency, and datacenter consolidation. My role focuses on aligning IT strategies with business objectives to enhance operational efficiency and system performance.Throughout my career, I have driven innovation in infrastructure management, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, and have been instrumental in cost optimization initiatives. I am dedicated to mentoring the next generation of IT leaders and fostering a collaborative culture.I specialize in managing IT budgets, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS. My global support experience includes overseeing IT operations across diverse geographies, ensuring consistent performance and adherence to best practices.Whether architecting IT solutions, leading global incident management, or spearheading digital transformation, I bring a proactive, results-oriented approach to every challenge.

Experience

1. Head of IT

   Upstox

   May 2019 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Head of IT | IT Strategy | Infrastructure Management | Security & Compliance | Collaboration & CommunicationStrategic IT Leader | Infrastructure & Application SupportInfrastructure & Cloud Strategy: Led the design, implementation, and management of on-premise and cloud infrastructure, optimizing costs, enhancing system performance, and ensuring seamless application support.Systems Integration & IT Strategy: Integrated systems and technologies to align IT strategies with business objectives, boosting the effectiveness of both infrastructure and application support.Application & Operational Excellence: Directed application support, working closely with development teams to enhance performance, troubleshoot issues, and establish robust support processes that improve operational efficiency.Leadership & Best Practices: Managed a diverse team across network administration, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and IT operations. Implemented industry best practices to ensure cohesive IT operations and strict adherence to security and compliance standards, including NIST and ISO 27001.Budget & Stakeholder Management: Oversaw IT budgets, contract negotiations, and investment optimization while ensuring compliance with financial policies. Collaborated with business leaders, including CXOs, to align IT initiatives with company goals.Talent Development & Team Culture: Built and mentored high-performance teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture that meets evolving technology needs.

Education

• Bhavans College

  BA

  1992 — 1998

• Sikkim Manipal University

  MBA, IT

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Cisco Technologies
• Leadership
• Vmware
• Networking
• IT Management
• Service Delivery
• Technical Support
• Governance
• Vmware Esx
• Windows Server
• Requirements Analysis
• Firewalls
• System Deployment
• Itil
• Information Technology
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• IT Operations
• Disaster Recovery
• Vendor Management
• Management
• Business Continuity
• Incident Management
• Outsourcing
• System Administration
• Network Security
• IT Service Management
• Virtualization
• Data Center
• Project Portfolio
• IT Strategy
• Security
• Project Delivery
• Infrastructure