Senthil Selvan A
Chennai
Summary
IT leader with 20+ years of experience in global and mid-to-large enterprises, specializing in IT and automotive sectors. Skilled in spearheading IT operations, strategy, and digital transformation projects. Expertise in designing and executing IT roadmaps aligned with global standards and local market needs. Proven track record in delivering enterprise-grade systems like SAP, CRM, and cloud services such as AWS. Strong at building and managing high-performing IT teams focused on structure, development, and culture. Proficient in DevOps, ITIL, ITSM, and cybersecurity practices for efficient IT risk management, compliance adherence, and optimized service delivery. Legal awareness, financial accountability, and vendor governance skills contribute to robust IT functions and security compliance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Head IT
Segula Technologies India Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - Current
- Directed full IT operations and infrastructure aligning with business objectives, ensuring optimized service delivery and risk mitigation.
- Designed and executed IT roadmaps in sync with global strategies and localized needs, ensuring compliance and scalability.
- Led strategic IT planning and budgeting, achieving cost optimization while enhancing service efficiency.
- Managed vendor selection, procurement, and software development within scope, budget, and quality standards.
- Established SLA-driven IT operations with proactive monitoring and continuous performance improvements.
- Proposed and executed system enhancements aligned with market trends and business growth demands.
- Built and managed high-performing IT teams; developed leadership pipelines and promoted a performance-driven culture.
- Defined IT department structure, personnel policies, and fostered a collaborative and compliance-focused work environment.
- Implemented risk management protocols, incident handling, and preventive controls across IT systems and assets.
- Ensured compliance with cybersecurity standards, fire safety, legal regulations, and data governance frameworks.
- Delivered IT solutions supporting automotive domains – manufacturing, sales, R&D, after-sales, and logistics.
Senior Manager IT
Veranda Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Spearheaded modernization of legacy systems, cloud adoption (AWS/GCP), and implemented DevOps practices.
- Proposed and executed system enhancements aligned with market trends and business growth demands.
- Oversaw the implementation and lifecycle of enterprise systems including Zoho, CRM, and DevOps platforms.
- Managed vendor selection, procurement, and software development within scope, budget, and quality standards.
- Established SLA-driven IT operations with proactive monitoring and continuous performance improvements.
- Accountable for 24/7 cloud and IT infrastructure operations, achieving 99.9% uptime
- Conducted due diligence for company acquisitions, BCP at organization level ensuring seamless IT integration
Manager IT
Jouve India Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 12.2020
- Developed annual IT budgets and cost-saving initiatives, achieving 10–15% savings year over year
- Ensured continuous IT operations and compliance across all locations
- Managed vendor negotiations and contract renewals, optimizing IT procurement
- Led security audits and compliance measures, aligning IT operations with ISO standards
- Designed and implemented IT infrastructure upgrades
Head IT Support
RP Telebuy Skyshop Pvt Ltd
05.2013 - 07.2013
- Managed a support team of five members, overseeing daily IT operations and issue resolution
- Administered Active Directory users and computers, ensuring seamless user access
- Maintained Windows 2003 file servers and performed backup/restoration of critical data
- Implemented SQL Server 2008 R2 database backup procedures
Senior Member Team
NIIT Ltd
03.2011 - 12.2012
- Managed SAP ECC 6.0 servers, ensuring optimal performance
- Conducted SAP system installations and support pack applications
- Provided Level 1 SAP support
System Administrator
Origin ITFS Pvt Ltd
10.2005 - 03.2011
- Installed and administered Windows 2000/2003 servers, ensuring high availability
- Managed Domain Controllers, DHCP servers, and Exchange activities
- Configured Microsoft ISA Server 2004
Customer Support Engineer
Nexus Computer Pvt Ltd
05.2002 - 08.2005
- Provided technical support for 375 desktops/laptops
- Managed LAN setup, user creation, and system backups
- Implemented inventory management solutions
Education
MBA - Systems
Alagappa University
03.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined
Alagappa University
03.2011 - 11.2012
Diploma in Computer technology - undefined
Directorate of Technical Education
03.1998 - 11.2001
Skills
- IT Strategy & Roadmapping
- Enterprise Systems (SAP, CRM, Zoho)
- Digital Transformation
- DevOps Practices
- Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP)
- IT Operations & Service Management (ITIL, ITSM)
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection
- Vendor & Budget Management
- Team Leadership & People Development
- Automotive & EV Industry IT Solutions
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Project Planning & Execution
- Incident & Problem Management
- IT Governance & Policy Implementation
Certification
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, CQI | IRCA
Accomplishments
- Reduced IT infrastructure costs by 20% through vendor consolidation and contract negotiations
- Achieved full ISO 27001-2022 & TISAX AL3 compliance within 12 months
- Implemented DevOps methodologies, improving software delivery cycles
- Datacenter Migration, Automation
Timeline
Head IT
Segula Technologies India Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - Current
Senior Manager IT
Veranda Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd
12.2020 - 09.2022
Manager IT
Jouve India Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 12.2020
MBA - Systems
Alagappa University
03.2014 - 11.2015
Head IT Support
RP Telebuy Skyshop Pvt Ltd
05.2013 - 07.2013
Senior Member Team
NIIT Ltd
03.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined
Alagappa University
03.2011 - 11.2012
System Administrator
Origin ITFS Pvt Ltd
10.2005 - 03.2011
Customer Support Engineer
Nexus Computer Pvt Ltd
05.2002 - 08.2005
Diploma in Computer technology - undefined
Directorate of Technical Education
03.1998 - 11.2001
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