Pallav Srivastav
Technology Expert, Enterprise Solutions, AI & RPA Enthusiast, helping business to drive ROI driven technology implementation, Strategist & Architect
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Strategic IT Leader with 19+ years of proven success driving large-scale digital transformation, enterprise IT strategy, and technology-enabled business growth across retail, finance, construction, and government sectors. Recognized for leading cross-functional teams in product development, enterprise architecture, consulting, and service delivery while building strong commercial, contractual, and operational frameworks.
Expert in aligning technology initiatives with business objectives to deliver measurable value, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Brings deep expertise in cloud computing, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and software development with a strong track record of leading multimillion-dollar programs, optimizing enterprise systems, and building high-performing teams that consistently deliver results.
Overview
7
7
Certificates
3
3
Languages
22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
Years of Management Experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Technology and Operations Officer
Neeswarth FZE
Dubai, UAE
07.2024 - Current
- Championed digital transformation efforts, modernizing legacy systems and increasing organizational agility.
- Optimized supply chain operations through the implementation of advanced analytics tools, driving improvements in inventory management and demand forecasting.
- Developed comprehensive disaster recovery plans, minimizing downtime in the event of system failures or security breaches.
- Managed cross-functional teams to execute complex projects on time and within budget, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Laid out complete business continuity plan to maintain data protection in event of natural disaster or long-term outage.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.
- Supported mergers and acquisition activities by seamlessly integrating acquired companies'' technologies into existing systems infrastructure.
- Standardized IT policies and procedures across the organization, promoting consistency and adherence to industry best practices.
- Spearheaded the development of innovative technology solutions, driving competitive advantage and market differentiation.
- Implemented strategic initiatives for enhancing operational performance, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and business growth.
- Introduced automation technologies for routine tasks within operations department which led to significant increase in productivity levels.
- Influenced positive change throughout organization by fostering a culture of continuous improvement rooted in technology advancements.
- Established robust cybersecurity measures, safeguarding company data and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Aligned IT strategy with business goals, enabling seamless integration of technology solutions across various departments.
- Maintained high availability of critical systems through rigorous testing protocols which drastically reduced potential downtimes.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure favorable terms for hardware and software purchases, reducing overall IT expenses.
- Led the successful migration to cloud-based services, improving scalability while reducing operational costs.
- Streamlined technology infrastructure by consolidating systems and optimizing processes, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Enabled data-driven decision making by implementing advanced BI tools that provided actionable insights into key business metrics.
Head of Enterprise Solutions & Architect
PureCS
Dubai
07.2022 - 07.2024
Enterprise Architect
GMG
Dubai, UAE
05.2021 - 07.2022
Apps Delivery Head
Alpha Data LLC
Dubai, UAE
03.2020 - 03.2021
Practice Head
Emirates Consulting Group
Dubai, UAE
02.2016 - 02.2020
Delivery Head & Architect
NTT Data
Sydney, Australia
02.2012 - 02.2016
Team Lead
NTT Data
Hyderabad, India
09.2011 - 02.2012
Multiple Roles (Hardware, Network & Apps)
India
06.2003 - 08.2011
Education
MBA - Computer Systems Analysis
Masters in Business Administration
07.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Bachelor's in Computer Applications
07.2010 - 06.2013
Skills
ERP Module and Cloud Solutions (SAP, Oracle & Microsoft)
undefinedCertification
Oracle Fusion Professional Architect
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/08/85
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Chief Technology and Operations Officer
Neeswarth FZE
07.2024 - Current
Head of Enterprise Solutions & Architect
PureCS
07.2022 - 07.2024
Enterprise Architect
GMG
05.2021 - 07.2022
Apps Delivery Head
Alpha Data LLC
03.2020 - 03.2021
Practice Head
Emirates Consulting Group
02.2016 - 02.2020
MBA - Computer Systems Analysis
Masters in Business Administration
07.2013 - 06.2015
Delivery Head & Architect
NTT Data
02.2012 - 02.2016
Team Lead
NTT Data
09.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science -
Bachelor's in Computer Applications
07.2010 - 06.2013
Multiple Roles (Hardware, Network & Apps)
India
06.2003 - 08.2011