Vivek Desai

Engineering and Platform executive specializing in Infra, Data, Security & PLG

Role
Chief Technology Officer - North America at Rldatix North America
Location
Naperville, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Vivek Desai

I am versed in Engineering and Platform development specializing in Infrastructure, Data, Security & product lead growth. I provide a mix of broad business and technical acumen with strong people-management skills. I can see the “big picture” vision and I have a strong ability to build effective, cross-functional teams with a proven record of delivering results. Last, of all, I have the ability to inspire and influence decisions around IT management, and a polished ability to communicate with key internal and external stakeholders.

Experience

  1. Chief Technology Officer - North America

    Rldatix North America

    Jan 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

    Currently, as the NAM - Chief Technology Officer (CTO), I serve as a strategic business partner to the executive leadership team, leading digital transformation efforts and driving technology strategy for growth and innovation. Establish the technical vision and strategic direction for both RLDatix’s internal and external facing technological development and future growth. Align engineering objectives and programs to the overall objectives and strategies of the organization. Manages operational and administrative functions of the engineering department and staff with an emphasis on workflow, work methods, and work progression. Develop and implement long-range strategic plans to address the ever-changing information technology field in order to best meet the demands. Proactively collaborate and work in a consultative fashion with leadership across all departments to assess and recommend technologies that support organizational needs and improve their efficiency and effectiveness. Prepares input for operating budget. Monitors budget activity on a regular basis ensuring budget criteria and cost control measures are maintained and directs significant special projects as required. Participate as a member of the Executive Management Team in establishing governance processes of direction and control to ensure that objectives are achieved, risks are managed appropriately, and the RLDatix’s resources are used responsibly.

Education

  • University of Phoenix

    Master, Business, Information Tech.

    2004 — 2006

  • University of Illinois Chicago

    BS, Biochemistry

    1997 — 2002

Skills

  • Cissp
  • Hipaa
  • Information Security Management
  • Saas
  • Storage Virtualization
  • Firewalls
  • Cloud Computing
  • Compliance Audits
  • Data Center
  • Quality Auditing
  • Emr
  • Governance
  • Integration
  • Healthcare
  • Program Management
  • Security Audits
  • Servers
  • Security
  • Enterprise Software
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Networking
  • Information Technology
  • Network Design
  • Pci Dss
  • Network Security
  • Identity Federation
  • Active Directory
  • Information Security
  • Virtualization
  • Computer Security
  • Hybrid Cloud

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