Throughout his professional journey, he has undertaken various technical roles, starting from a Developer, and progressing all the way to Director. With a career spanning more than 25 years in the IT industry, with specializations in Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence, he holds a master’s degree in computer applications.

He has gained valuable international exposure. His journey hasn’t been confined to a single country. He has spent time abroad, both in Oman and the United States, where he expanded his horizons and gained valuable insights. But eventually, he made the decision to return to India to be closer to his parents, family, and the vibrant culture that shaped who he is today.

For a significant period, he had the opportunity to work at Microsoft as a full-time employee, which was an enriching experience. He dedicated seven years to the company, contributing his expertise to their projects and learning from the brilliant minds around him.

His story is one of dedication, expertise, and a burning desire to empower others. By sharing his knowledge and experiences, he hopes to inspire others to embrace technology and strive for excellence. Together, everyone can create a future where the youth of Madhya Pradesh and beyond have the skills and opportunities to succeed.

Functioned as a key leader and contributor in forums escalating risks and supply constraints, provided scenarios, and proposed alternate solutions and comprehensive analytics to drive consensus and rapid decision-making. Moreover, I led the organization to excellence in all aspects of operations including E2E Supply Chain Management, Capex Project Management, Strategic Planning & Leadership, Tendering, Bidding, Procurement, Supplier Negotiations, Contract Negotiation & Performance Management, HSSE, Asset Management, and GR Coordination. 

Key Highlights:

✔ Strengthened overall leadership and organizational capabilities related to E2E Operations, Planning, role model the ability to partner across functions, and build relationships and rapport

✔ Led the transformation of the Supply Chain into a competitive advantage, and developed strategies, policies, procedures, and performance management to bring supply chain performance to the next level

✔Championed People and Care initiatives; ensured a culture of performance, collaboration, customer service, and accountability where individuals are valued, recognized, developed, and aligned to our company mission and supply chain strategy

✔ Reinvented plant operations and led expansion of business activities to ensure cost competitiveness and best-in-class operations with capacity upgradation; upgraded the plant certification of ISO 14001, 45001, 9001, IATF 16969, and VDA 6.3

✔ Represented India in a Global Conference in London, UK

✔Delivered a significant amount of annual benefits from Efficient Supply Chain Operations

✔ Steered various HSSE initiatives and completed robust implementation of CF, VM & AIPS

✔ Drove digitization across Operations, Plants and Logistics to improve profitability and release funds to drive growth

✔Led the Long term Settlements with Multi Union scenario and brought transformation in the Plant Operations to support the growth journey

✔Management Committee (Decision-making Authority for Indian Operations)

I enjoy building a high-performing team that can scale and support future growth.

As a strategy & operations leader, he is currently managing M&A value delivery for Wipro’s global acquisitions which in terms of revenue acquired, ranges from anywhere between $ 100 Million to $ 1 Billion. In this role, Ramendra is responsible for org transformation, go-to-market strategy development, target operating model design, brand evangelization, and change management.

Over the years, he has worked for some of the marquee clients, complex transactions and contributed to significant business performance improvement & synergies. He is renowned for his grasp on business matters related to developing strategy, operations transformation, partnerships, business development, go-to-market design, change advocacy, system design, and program management.

When not at work, he contributes to the industry as an invited member of the prestigious NY Business Journals Leadership Trust and Forbes Business Development Council. He is also a panel judge with the Washington Business Week (www.wbw.org).

Having spent close to one and half decade in India he takes a lot of pride in having a strong appreciation and expertise around global cross-boarder business. He looks forward to playing a larger role in further strengthening US and India economic relations.

He holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in General Management from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad & Mohali, and a bachelor’s in engineering (B Tech) with a specialization in Electronics & Communication from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal.

Mr Rohit Anand is currently the Executive chef a TRG Hotel. He believes that food quality starts with having the right ingredients to work with that  do not compromise on quality. He sources with the help of ther purchasing department the right suppliers and uses the preferred Hotel vendors as much as possible for the staple food items. These Vendors are  audited by a third party on hygiene standards and passed this audit. Sourcing of special ingredients should be done from local sources as much as possible. This will reduce carbon footprint and helps to create a story for your dishes from a go local aspect. He says  , “ Our current generation of guest want to know what they eat, the origin of products and if they  are responsibly sourced; sustainable, organic  and environmentally friendly. Let guests know  you are working in-line with this philosophy by  making a clear statement on your menu.”

More and more guests are seeking out conscious comforts when they eat out.

Mr Rohit believes, “Today’s diners are increasingly relying on plants for protein sources. Diners are also interested in the health and animal welfare benefits of vegetarian proteins. Now is the time to think beyond repetitive veggie burgers and branch out into plant-based “faux foods” that look and taste like meat but aren’t”

He advices aspiring people in this industry to, “Create menus that are focused on the segments. The food served are comfort dishes with a clear story and direction; local is local, western is western. Garnishes of the dishes should be relevant to the food and have a function. Stay clear of over garnishing the dishes so the focus is on a flawless execution of the main ingredient. The dishes are to be executed with a minimal mis en place and a speed of service. In-Room Dining is about speed of service and less is more to  be able to do so”.

He played a critical role in introducing the Otis ONE IoT service platform, helped develop the suite of custom smartphone mobile apps that collect and share performance data, and supported the deployment of digital technology in the hands of Otis mechanics around the world.

Ezhil joined Otis in 2001, and focused his career on advancing global IT operations, mobile application development and service transformation. He is experienced in all things digital – from sales force automation and cloud transition to agile development and global program management.

Ezhil holds an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a bachelor’s degree in computer science and technology from India’s Madurai Kamaraj University. He has received 22 global patents.

During his tenure in the military, he accumulated over 3500 accident-free flying hours and showcased his expertise in planning and supervising complex and dangerous flying operations. He consistently drove excellence in productivity and operational readiness, ensuring the successful execution of several lifesaving and disaster relief missions. Additionally, he actively engaged in international collaborations, thought leadership and crisis management.

In May 2020, after completing a Certification in Business Management from IIM Ahmedabad, Commander Dhand transitioned to the corporate sector and joined Amazon India. Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, he quickly scaled up and was the of Site Leader at two of  Amazon’s largest sites. Leading teams of over 500 individuals, he efficiently managed the processing of 5 lac customer shipments daily, maintaining a remarkable Six Sigma accuracy level. He also played a pivotal role in overseeing and managing Amazon’s nationwide Covid vaccination program, successfully vaccinating 3.5 lac employees and their dependents.

Currently, as the Director at J.S Held LLC, Commander Dhand is responsible for overseeing Risk Advisory and Forensic Accounting services. Leveraging his extensive experience, he has led complex and sensitive projects related to risk identification and mitigation. His expertise has been instrumental in advising leading private equity funds on geo-political, regulatory, and governance risks. Furthermore, he has conducted numerous pre-investment due diligence exercises for significant deals involving bulge bracket firms.

Commander Dhand’s rich professional background has shaped his core values, including discipline, empathy in leading large teams through VUCA situations, maintaining a strong work ethic, and possessing an unwavering determination to succeed. These qualities, combined with his diverse skill set and leadership experience, position him as a highly capable and accomplished leader across various sectors.

In pursuit of international exposure, Abutaahir made a significant decision to move to the United States, where he immersed himself in a different work culture and collaborated with professionals worldwide. He embraced the challenges and opportunities that came with living and working in the US.

After nearly a decade in the US, Abutaahir made the heartfelt choice to return to his homeland, India, driven by a strong desire to be closer to his family and contribute to the development of his motherland. Leveraging his international experience and expertise, he aimed to make a meaningful impact on India’s semiconductor sector, recognizing the potential and opportunities within the country.

Currently serving as the Director of Engineering at Cadence Design Systems, a highly esteemed company, Abutaahir is responsible for leading and managing engineering teams, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. His role involves overseeing strategic direction, fostering a culture of excellence, and promoting collaboration among team members. Nurturing talent and empowering engineers to push boundaries and innovate are fundamental aspects of his leadership approach.

Abutaahir holds a B-Tech degree in Electronics & Communication from Vellore Institute of Technology. He has further expanded his knowledge and skills through professional development programs, including the General Management program at UCLA Anderson School of Management and the Artificial Intelligence for Leaders program at UT McCombs School of Business.

Looking back, Abutaahir can now connect the dots and see how each experience has shaped him into the technical leader he is today. Steve Jobs’ insight about retrospectively understanding life’s sequence of events resonates with him, affirming the value of his past experiences, achievements, and challenges as building blocks that have led him to forge his path with confidence and determination.

Maulik’s path to success started with moderate beginnings. He grew up in Gujarat, India, and earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from Saurashtra University, where he graduated with honours. He then joined Wipro Limited as a Trainee Engineer, quickly rising through the ranks due to his dedication, hard work, and technical prowess. He graduated from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies with a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management.

Maulik has proved his penchant for creativity and excellence throughout his career by developing and implementing disruptive solutions. He also served as a Horizontal Mentor for NASSCOM’s DeepTechClub programme, where he guided the startup community, using his excellent financial acumen and technology understanding.

Maulik has received numerous awards and recognitions for his remarkable professional achievements and contributions towards nation building. Some of his notable accolades include: 

• Global Innovation Challenge Award by Cisco for partners, for developing a solution on Digital Workplace 
• Indian Achievers Award 
• Best Implementation Award from Fortinet 

Maulik is also a certified professional in various technologies such as IBM Blockchain, AWS, BlueCoat, Checkpoint, Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, McAfee, Mirantis OpenStack, Nokia, RSA, VMware and more.

His success story is a testament to the fact that hard work and perseverance can lead to great things.