Shobhana Gupta
Director of Information Technology @Indian Air Force
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Information Technology @Indian Air Force
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Commanded the Communication and IT infrastructure of a premier Indian Air Force base, leading a team of 200+ professionals to ensure a robust, high-availability communication network supporting critical operations.Established resilient incident management and response mechanisms, enabling uninterrupted mission-critical communication across all units.Coordinated with international air forces, including the Royal Australian Air Force and Egyptian Air Force, to facilitate secure IT and communication interoperability for joint operations and off-base exercises.Oversaw 24×7 network monitoring and log correlation of 3,500+ endpoints, maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture and ensuring proactive detection and mitigation of potential threats.
EDUCATION
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Postgraduate Degree, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Shivajirao S Jondhale College of Engineering Vishnu Nagar Dombivli (West) Dist Thane
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Certificate In Business Management, Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science
BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes
Master of Technology - MTech, Software systems
ABOUT SHOBHANA GUPTA
Results-driven and strategic Senior Director with over 14 years of distinguished experience leading high-impact governmental programs and national initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in program management, policy implementation, and stakeholder engagement across defense, aerospace, and public administration sectors.Proven track record in spearheading large-scale projects exceeding ₹100 crores,optimizing operational efficiency, and delivering transformative outcomes aligned with national security and governance priorities. Skilled in building and leading cross-functional teams, developing and executing strategic and compliance-driven plans, and ensuring full alignment with regulatory and organizational frameworks.Renowned for exceptional leadership, communication, and change management capabilities, with a consistent record of fostering collaboration, driving digital transformation, and implementing innovative technology solutions to enhance resilience, performance, and mission success- Successfully engineered MPLS network to last point in Arunachal Pradesh including operations center at forward Aircraft Landing Grounds- Directed operations of 3G mobile network at three Air force bases as Senior Technical Officer- 🤝Oversee strategy, execution and management of partnerships with key technology providers- Engaged with key stakeholders to build partnerships and facilitate collaboration including Cisco, ELTA, HP- First and only women technical officer to be part of Human Space Program. Proven track record of establishing and growing successful partnerships with government departments like ISRO during Human Space Programme. Undertook risk assessment of all IT assets as part of the mission- Manage program budgets, including forecasting, allocating resources and ensuring financial compliance and accountability- 🤖Headed the only lab for PCB level repair and diagnosis in Air Force using AI/ML- Blending technology with business requirements. Piloted the first ever Hybrid Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (conference) for two years as Senior Technical Project Manager at Institute of Aerospace Medicine- to welfare activities of women and children of IAF as HR Manager in Air Force Family Welfare Association. Organized Security awareness training for the women and school childrenExpertise- Cyber Security- Dealmaker skilled in negotiating and managing complex,multi-technology projects- Risk Management Analyst- Internal IT Auditor- Cybersecurity Policy Analyst- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer- GRC Analyst
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