Shashikant Yadav

About Shashikant Yadav

Results-driven IT Infrastructure Management Professional | 20+ Years of Experience Across NBFC, Banking, Life Insurance, and Trading Exchange IndustriesWith two decades of expertise, I specialize in designing and managing IT infrastructures that drive business growth and operational excellence. My career spans diverse industries, showcasing a proven ability to align technology strategies with organizational goals.Key StrengthsSpearheading the establishment of new IT infrastructures and Operational Centres of Excellence leveraging advanced technologiesStrategic planning, leadership, and problem-solving to deliver measurable outcomesBuilding strong relationships with functional heads, leadership, and senior management through effective communicationLeading and mentoring teams, managing customer relationships, and navigating crisis situationsDriving cost savings through supplier identification, vendor negotiation, and resource optimizationAdvocating best practices in automation to create superior, future-ready digital landscapesAchievementsBuilt and scaled IT infrastructures and Centres of Excellence across multiple industriesAchieved substantial cost reductions through strategic supplier and vendor managementEnhanced customer satisfaction by resolving critical issues with effective crisis managementDeveloped and executed IT strategies that align seamlessly with business objectivesTechnical ExpertiseIT Infrastructure: Design, implementation, and management of large-scale projectsData Centers: Setup and management, including security and complianceServer Management: Installation, configuration, and administration across platformsVirtualization: Proficient in VMware and Hyper-VCloud Solutions: Skilled in AWS and Azure deploymentStorage: Expertise in NAS and SAN solutionsVDI: Implementation and maintenance of virtual desktop infrastructureEnd-User Computing: Comprehensive management of end-user devicesSecurity: Implementation of firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and other security solutionsLicensing and Asset Management expertise.I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges and creating innovative, sustainable IT environments. Let\'s connect to discuss how we can drive growth and transformation together.

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager-infotech

   Lupin

   Apr 2025 — Present

Education

• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), ComputerScience

  2003 — 2005

• Mumbai Board

  SSC

  1995 — 1996

• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU

  Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science

  2000 — 2003

• Mumbai Board

  High School, Science

  1996 — 1999

Skills

• Capacity Planning
• Store Management
• Vendor Management
• Project Delivery
• Security
• Business Continuity Planning
• IT Service Management
• Account Management
• Infrastructure
• Change Management
• Databases
• People Management
• Itil Service Strategy
• Storage
• IT Strategy
• IT Operations
• Unix
• Windows Server
• Management
• Team Building
• Requirements Gathering
• Itil
• Vmware
• Service Delivery
• Business Analysis
• Data Center
• Requirements Analysis
• Project Management
• Team Management
• Business Intelligence
• Troubleshooting