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Ashok Kumar M, Head of IT Infrastructure

Ashok Kumar M

Head of IT Infrastructure·Al Hamra,

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Information Systems

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 2 months

Head of IT Infrastructure

April 2025 - Present

Al Hamra,

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

April 2025 - Present

• Define and execute enterprise IT strategy aligned with business growth across real estate,
construction, hospitality, community management, and F&B operations
• Lead digital transformation initiatives across 15+ business locations, enabling scalable and resilient
IT operations
• Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on IT investments, innovation, and risk
management
• Drive cloud adoption (Azure), cybersecurity transformation, and ITSM automation initiatives
• Strengthen cybersecurity posture through Zero Trust (Zscaler), SOC, VAPT, and endpoint protection
solutions
• Manage CAPEX/OPEX budgeting, vendor governance, and cost optimization initiatives
• Ensure high availability (99.9% uptime) and business continuity through robust DC/DR strategies
• Oversee enterprise infrastructure including networks, wireless, storage, and enterprise applications
(SAP, O365)
• Lead and develop high-performing IT teams delivering 24x7 operational excellence
• Enabled business operations across diverse verticals through scalable and resilient IT infrastructure
• Improved operational efficiency and reduced incident rates, achieving ~15% cost optimization

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Senior Manager – IT Infrastructure

July 2017 - June 2026

CMA CGM,

Chennai, India

July 2017 - June 2026

• Led enterprise datacenter operations supporting 600+ servers and 7, 000+ endpoints across India
region
• Managed hybrid cloud infrastructure (AWS) and large-scale enterprise network environments
• Delivered major transformation programs including SD-WAN, virtualization (Nutanix/VMware), and
cloud migration
• Implemented enterprise cybersecurity solutions including Zscaler, endpoint protection, and
compliance frameworks
• Directed IT budgeting (CAPEX/OPEX), vendor strategy, and cost optimization initiatives
• Built and led high-performing infrastructure teams ensuring SLA adherence and service excellence
• Established DC/DR, high availability, and business continuity frameworks
• Led key initiatives including datacenter build (greenfield), infrastructure refresh, and automation
platforms
• Optimized infrastructure performance and costs through large-scale virtualization and cloud
adoption initiatives

Company industry:
Shipping

System & Network Administrator

September 2009 - June 2026

Seventhsense Technologies,

Chennai, India

September 2009 - June 2026

• Managed enterprise servers, networks, and security infrastructure
• Implemented Windows and Linux-based server environments with virtualization and proxy solutions
• Provided remote infrastructure support to international clients across multiple regions
• Maintained firewall, endpoint security, and network monitoring systems

Company industry:
IT Services

System Administrator

March 2006 - June 2026

Sri Ranganathar Industries,

Coimbatore, India

March 2006 - June 2026

• Implemented and managed enterprise IT infrastructure including servers, networks, and security
systems
• Led hardware support teams and supported large-scale user environments (600+ systems)
• Managed email systems, antivirus platforms, and backup solutions

Company industry:
Industrial Production

Hardware & Network Engineer

May 2004 - June 2026

Miracle Computer Services,

Coimbatore, India

May 2004 - June 2026

• Delivered hardware and network support services across multiple client environments
• Installed and maintained systems, networks, and peripherals under AMC contracts
• Provided technical troubleshooting and onsite support for enterprise customers

Company industry:
IT Services

Senior System & Network Administrator

January 2012 - January 2017

Petronash

Chennai, India

January 2012 - January 2017

• Led end-to-end IT infrastructure setup and management across India, UAE, and Saudi Arabia
operations
• Implemented enterprise systems including Active Directory, virtualization (Hyper-V), and network
security
• Designed and deployed VPN, firewall, and WAN connectivity solutions across global offices
• Managed backup, disaster recovery, and data protection strategies
• Supported enterprise applications, VoIP systems, and collaboration platforms
• Ensured high availability and SLA adherence across multi-location operations

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Senior System & Network Administrator

January 2012 - January 2017

Petronash

Chennai, India

January 2012 - January 2017

• Led end-to-end IT infrastructure setup and management across India, UAE, and Saudi Arabia
operations
• Implemented enterprise systems including Active Directory, virtualization (Hyper-V), and network
security
• Designed and deployed VPN, firewall, and WAN connectivity solutions across global offices
• Managed backup, disaster recovery, and data protection strategies
• Supported enterprise applications, VoIP systems, and collaboration platforms
• Ensured high availability and SLA adherence across multi-location operations

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Education

Bharath University

April 2020

April 2020

Master's degree, Information Systems

India

St Peter's University

April 2013

April 2013

Bachelor's degree, Electronics & Communication Engineering

India

Skills

CYBER SECURITY

Intermediate

BUSINESS OBJECTIVES

Intermediate

BUSINESS PARTNERING

Intermediate

CORPORATE STRATEGY

Intermediate

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Intermediate

IT GOVERNANCE

Intermediate

IT INFRASTRUCTURE

Intermediate

LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

RESILIENCE

Intermediate

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

Languages

English

Beginner

Tamil

Native Speaker

Malayalam

Expert

Hindi

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
CCNA
RHCE
MCSE
AWS Solutions Architect
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
ITIL® 4
PRINCE2® Practitioner
CCNA
RHCE
MCSE
AWS Solutions Architect
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
ITIL® 4
PRINCE2® Practitioner

Hobbies and interests

Table Tennis
Badminton
Carrom
Chess
Vollyball
Cricket

Cricket