Vikas Baweja

About Vikas Baweja

Hands-on, dedicated professional with over 20 years of experience in Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, managing cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps and SRE practices, Budgeting, estimations & proposals • Led the setup of critical applications and cloud infrastructure, resulting in improved scalability, cost savings, and enhanced security. • Oversaw the implementation of digital transformation initiatives, managing cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps and SRE practices, data analytics, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and business growth. • Established robust cybersecurity measures, including defence in depth, incident response plans, employee training programs, and vendor security assessments, ensuring protection against emerging threats. • Developed and executed strategies to optimize cloud operations, improve scalability, reliability, and security of systems. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize business processes, streamline operations, and enhance productivity through technology solutions. • Managed the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources, and evaluating ROI for technology investments. • Developed and maintained strong relationships with technology vendors, negotiating contracts and managing vendor performance. • Provided executive-level guidance on technology trends, risks, and opportunities, driving strategic initiatives that positioned the organization for future success. • Developed and executed the IT strategy in alignment with business objectives, resulting in increased operational efficiency and improved customer experience. • Implemented best practices for infrastructure-as-code, utilizing tools like Terraform and CloudFormation, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced deployment time. • Spearheaded the adoption of containerization and orchestration technologies, leading to improved scalability and resource utilization. • Established a robust monitoring and observability framework, leveraging tools such as Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack, enabling proactive identification and resolution of system issues. • Collaborated closely with development teams to integrate security practices into the CI/CD pipelines, implementing automated security testing and vulnerability scanning tools. • Successfully managed incident response and post-incident analysis processes, driving continuous improvement and minimizing downtime. • Mentored and developed team members, conducting regular performance evaluations, Disaster Recovery Drills, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Experience

1. General Manager Technology

   Adani Digital Labs

   Feb 2022 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Key Responsibilities:• IT/Cloud Strategy and Planning• Digital Transformation• Cloud, DevSecOps, SRE Practices (Azure, GCP, GCP, ORACLE )• Cybersecurity and Risk Management• Data Analytics and Business Intelligence• Vendor Management• Budgeting and Financial Management• Team Leadership and Development• Stakeholder Management• Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform, Arm Template• Containerization and Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD• Configuration Management: Ansible, Chef• Monitoring and Observability: Dynatrace, Application Insight, Container Insight,Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack• Security Tools: Code Quality - SonarQube, SAST- Checkmarx, DAST-NetSparker, VAPT - Qualys,BurpSuite, Manual PT, OWASP ZAP, CSPM- Prisma, Qualys,• Programming Languages: Java, node, Python, Bash, PowerShell• WAF/DDOS/BotManagement - Akamai, Cloudflare, Radware, Azure• NextGen Firewalls/Perimeter Firewall: PaloAlto, CheckPoint

Education

• Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, India

  MCA (Master of Computer Application), 2005, Computer Science

  2003 — 2005

• Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, India

  Master of Science - CS, Computer Science

  2002 — 2004