Vimal Rama Chandran, CISA, CDPSE, COBIT 5 CA, PMP
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Credentials
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Business Collaboration in the Modern Workplace
LinkedInSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
CDPSE
ISACASep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Digital Transformation
LinkedInSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Foundations of The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0)
LinkedInSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Strategic Agility
LinkedInSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
RPA, AI, and Cognitive Tech for Leaders
LinkedInAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Principles & Guidelines ImplementationCourse
BSI Training AcademyJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
BCM (ISO 22301) Lead Auditor
IRCA GlobalAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
COBIT 5 Foundation
APMG-InternationalSep, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA)
ISACAJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
ITIL v3
APMG-InternationalMay, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
COBIT 5 Certified Assessor
ISACA
Experience
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HLB HAMT - Audit, Tax, Advisory & Consulting
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United Arab Emirates
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Accounting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director
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Jan 2019 - Present
As the Director of Technology Services, I am responsible for overseeing the organization's technology strategy and ensuring that technology solutions are aligned with business objectives. In this role, I collaborate closely with company Partners, to drive innovation, enhance cybersecurity, and optimize IT infrastructure. Specifically, my responsibilities include: Developing and executing technology strategies that support business goals and drive growth Leading large-scale… Show more As the Director of Technology Services, I am responsible for overseeing the organization's technology strategy and ensuring that technology solutions are aligned with business objectives. In this role, I collaborate closely with company Partners, to drive innovation, enhance cybersecurity, and optimize IT infrastructure. Specifically, my responsibilities include: Developing and executing technology strategies that support business goals and drive growth Leading large-scale technology projects and ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards Collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, such as ISO 27001 and GDPR Managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts to ensure the organization receives the best possible value from technology investments Building and leading high-performing technology teams and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration Taking the role of CIO and CISO to develop and implement effective cybersecurity strategies and ensure the organization's technology environment is secure and resilient. In summary, as the Director of Technology Services, I play a critical role in shaping the organization's technology strategy and ensuring that technology solutions enable business success while also managing risks and enhancing cybersecurity.
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Sr. Manager IT
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2018
As a Senior IT Manager, I bring extensive experience in leading technology initiatives and managing cross-functional teams. In this role, I am responsible for overseeing the organization's technology infrastructure, ensuring it is secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. Specifically, my responsibilities include: Developing and executing technology strategies that support business goals and drive growth Managing the day-to-day operations of the IT department… Show more As a Senior IT Manager, I bring extensive experience in leading technology initiatives and managing cross-functional teams. In this role, I am responsible for overseeing the organization's technology infrastructure, ensuring it is secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. Specifically, my responsibilities include: Developing and executing technology strategies that support business goals and drive growth Managing the day-to-day operations of the IT department, including service desk, infrastructure, and applications Overseeing the implementation of technology projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards Collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to identify technology needs and opportunities for improvement Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, such as ISO 27001 and GDPR Managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts to ensure the organization receives the best possible value from technology investments Building and leading high-performing technology teams and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration Developing and monitoring IT budgets and resource plans. In this role, I am focused on delivering technology solutions that enable business success while also managing risks and enhancing cybersecurity. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive operational efficiencies, enhance customer experiences, and create value for the organization.
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DHL
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Germany
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Infrastructure Manager
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Feb 2010 - Sep 2012
Managed Projects providing automated solutions, business mapping solutions, developed automated tools for Sales Reports, process definition, data warehousing, & Customized solutions. Managed the entire IT Infrastructure, responsible for 99.9% uptime of 40+ Servers. Took part in Implementation of ISO20000 across the IT. Acted as L2/L3 Support for the Team. Key Projects & Achievements • Nominated for employee of the month • Developed automated tools for Marketing Department to… Show more Managed Projects providing automated solutions, business mapping solutions, developed automated tools for Sales Reports, process definition, data warehousing, & Customized solutions. Managed the entire IT Infrastructure, responsible for 99.9% uptime of 40+ Servers. Took part in Implementation of ISO20000 across the IT. Acted as L2/L3 Support for the Team. Key Projects & Achievements • Nominated for employee of the month • Developed automated tools for Marketing Department to publish the day to day results • Supported lot of divisions by developing automated tools which help their day to day reports • Mentoring the Team for any technical advancements • Managed a Team of support across UAE • Successfully submitted several business cases to improve the quality of service Show less Managed Projects providing automated solutions, business mapping solutions, developed automated tools for Sales Reports, process definition, data warehousing, & Customized solutions. Managed the entire IT Infrastructure, responsible for 99.9% uptime of 40+ Servers. Took part in Implementation of ISO20000 across the IT. Acted as L2/L3 Support for the Team. Key Projects & Achievements • Nominated for employee of the month • Developed automated tools for Marketing Department to… Show more Managed Projects providing automated solutions, business mapping solutions, developed automated tools for Sales Reports, process definition, data warehousing, & Customized solutions. Managed the entire IT Infrastructure, responsible for 99.9% uptime of 40+ Servers. Took part in Implementation of ISO20000 across the IT. Acted as L2/L3 Support for the Team. Key Projects & Achievements • Nominated for employee of the month • Developed automated tools for Marketing Department to publish the day to day results • Supported lot of divisions by developing automated tools which help their day to day reports • Mentoring the Team for any technical advancements • Managed a Team of support across UAE • Successfully submitted several business cases to improve the quality of service Show less
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Danway LLC
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United Arab Emirates
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sr. IT In-charge / Project Team Lead
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Mar 2002 - Feb 2010
Directed newly created department, established process to provide incentives to development team. Developed customized CRM for the Company, provided IT Support of the Entire Division, Lead the Development Team for customized applications for Industrial Customers. Independently handled Server support / Exchange mail server support for 120+ staffs. Key Projects & Achievements • Won special achiever rewards as bonus • Developed automated tools for internal Accounts… Show more Directed newly created department, established process to provide incentives to development team. Developed customized CRM for the Company, provided IT Support of the Entire Division, Lead the Development Team for customized applications for Industrial Customers. Independently handled Server support / Exchange mail server support for 120+ staffs. Key Projects & Achievements • Won special achiever rewards as bonus • Developed automated tools for internal Accounts Reporting • Developed patch applications on Power Builder 9 • Achieved successfully ISO27001 in the first year • Responsible for security & integrity of data • Developed new tools to integrate Industrial equipment’s to Software applications Show less Directed newly created department, established process to provide incentives to development team. Developed customized CRM for the Company, provided IT Support of the Entire Division, Lead the Development Team for customized applications for Industrial Customers. Independently handled Server support / Exchange mail server support for 120+ staffs. Key Projects & Achievements • Won special achiever rewards as bonus • Developed automated tools for internal Accounts… Show more Directed newly created department, established process to provide incentives to development team. Developed customized CRM for the Company, provided IT Support of the Entire Division, Lead the Development Team for customized applications for Industrial Customers. Independently handled Server support / Exchange mail server support for 120+ staffs. Key Projects & Achievements • Won special achiever rewards as bonus • Developed automated tools for internal Accounts Reporting • Developed patch applications on Power Builder 9 • Achieved successfully ISO27001 in the first year • Responsible for security & integrity of data • Developed new tools to integrate Industrial equipment’s to Software applications Show less
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Education
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1998 - 2002
Bharathiar University
BEIT, Bachelor Of Engineering in Information Technology -
1995 - 1997
Vocational Higher Secondary School, Palakkad
Higher Secondary, Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
1992 - 1995
Bharathmatha Boys High school, Palakkad
10th, Tenth Standard
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