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I help mid-market companies find best-fit fresh talent who we have prepared through our industry immersion projects. | Co-Founder SmartX | Co-Founder Aptpath | 30-Year IT Veteran | PMP • AI Certified
In 30 years of IT leadership, I've seen one constant: businesses that embrace technology transformation thrive, while others fall behind. My mission has remained the same over the years — to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technologies and practical business results. I specialize in helping mid-market companies implement AI solutions that deliver measurable outcomes: • 40%+ improvement in operational efficiency • 25-60% reduction in manual processing time • ROI typically achieved within 6-12 months" My approach combines three decades of hands-on IT experience combined with modern AI capabilities. I've been part of digital transformations at large enterprises including CSC, Dallah Al Baraka, and Coca Cola. I have worked closely with CIOs, revamping IT Strategies, planning high-yield projects, training and upskilling teams to scale rapidly. What drives me? Seeing a small business owner realize they can compete with industry giants using AI tools, or watching a team eliminate hours of repetitive work and focus on strategic initiatives. Technical Foundation: Security+, PMP, ITIL Expert, AI Certified Trainer, AI Automation Industries: Healthcare, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Education Specialties: IT Strategy & Governance, ERP Integration, Process Automation, Business Intelligence. Ready to explore how AI can transform your operations? Let's start with a 30-minute discovery call to identify your biggest opportunity areas. 📧 shivkeskar@yahoo.com 🔗 Book a consultation: https://calendly.com/shiv-keskar/15min
SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research
PGDBM (IT), Business and Information Management
January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2007
K J Somaiya Institute of Management
MCSA, Computer Science
January 1, 1994 – January 1, 1996
University College, Thiruvananthapuram
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
January 1, 1990 – January 1, 1993
Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram
Pre-Degree, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
January 1, 1988 – January 1, 1990
SmartX Technologies
Managing Partner
April 1, 2019 – Present
Hyderabad Area, India · Hybrid
DBAce Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Head Of Business Development
May 1, 2017 – April 1, 2019
Hyderabad Area, India
Dallah Albaraka
Senior Principal Consultant (CIO's Office)
June 1, 2014 – June 1, 2016
Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · On-site
CSC
Service Executive etc.
May 1, 2007 – April 1, 2014
India, US, KSA
IVY Comptech
Systems Administrator
January 1, 2002 – January 1, 2004
XIUS India Ltd.
Network / System Engineer
January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2002
Coca Cola India
Info System Support Exec
January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2001
Bharat Shell Ltd.
Systems Executive
October 1, 1997 – May 1, 1999
Kolkata
United Intellect (Microsoft Solutions Provider)
Programmer Analyst
February 1, 1997 – September 1, 1997
Mumbai
Asian Paints (India) Ltd
Programmer Analyst
June 1, 1996 – February 1, 1997
Mumbai
IT Strategy for KSA Government Organization
February 1, 2016 – June 1, 2016
The backdrop of this project was the turbulent economic conditions through which KSA and therefore a number of government organizations therein were passing. The refreshed IT Strategy had to deliver immediate efficiency results in the IT organization as well as meet and exceed the ongoing Yesser Program objectives. An in-depth analysis of current and future requirements was carried out with the involvement of Business Units as well as IT Operations teams. The strategic plan is a live document and aligning it to business is an ongoing process.
Security+
CompTIA
June 25, 2026 – Present
Aconex Certified Professional
Aconex
June 25, 2026 – Present
ITIL 2011 Expert
APMG
June 25, 2026 – Present
CompTIA Security+ ce
CompTIA
June 25, 2026 – Present
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT® (CGEIT)
ISACA
June 25, 2026 – Present
PMP
PMI
June 25, 2026 – Present
AI Certified Trainer
AI CERTs®
June 25, 2026 – Present
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's diverse experience across various industries (government, manufacturing, telecom, consumer goods) and roles (consulting, business development, IT management) suggests adaptability. Their entrepreneurial initiative with SmartX Technologies indicates a proactive and innovative mindset. However, the target role of 'Software Engineer' is a significant mismatch with their extensive experience in IT strategy, management, and business development, which are not primarily hands-on software engineering roles. This misalignment impacts cultural fit for a direct software engineering position.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate's experience as a Managing Partner and Head of Business Development suggests strong leadership, strategic thinking, and client-facing communication skills. Their long tenure in various IT management and consulting roles indicates adaptability and a focus on operational efficiency and business value. The descriptions highlight problem-solving, stakeholder management, and a results-oriented approach.