Expertise: GCC technology strategy, digital transformation, enterprise cybersecurity, risk governance, ESG and BRSR compliance, and software R&D leadership. He specializes in translating complex technology landscapes into boardlevel value, driving AI readiness, and leading organizations through the next phase of GCC evolution.
Current Affliation: Independent Director | Resident Director | Board Advisor | Technology Strategist | Digital Trust Advisor | GCC Advisor | F.IOD | Turning complex technologies into board-level value | Former CTO, HPE | ESG & BRSR Expert He currently serves as Technology Strategist, Cybersecurity and Risk Advisor at Teknosarus.in, where he applies decades of expertise in technology strategy, cybersecurity, and risk management to streamline business operations while minimizing cyber risk exposure. In May 2025, he assumed the role of Principal Advisor at 14th Degree Azimuth Advisory (14DAA), a thoughtleadership firm that provides enterprises with decision support on whether to build, buy, or monetize GCCs—particularly focusing on the impact of AI readiness on organizational efficiency, cost reduction, and operatingrisk mitigation. Additionally, he is an Independent Director of a listed company, strengthening board strategy through digital, cyber, and ESG governance.
Distinguished Background: A senior technology strategist with 20+ years of experience spanning ComTech, managed services, and missioncritical solutions, he has held multiple leadership roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for over 16 years, including Chief Technology Officer for Mission Critical Solutions and leadership positions in strategy, technology, and management. His expertise encompasses Zero Trust Security implementation, CARTA frameworks, indoor locationbased services, IT/OT integration, IoT, and ServiceNowbased workflow automation solutions. He has architected complex solutions for faulttolerant platforms (HP NonStop), established ODCs in India, and built strategic alliances with ISV partners across eight countries. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors (F.IOD) and brings deep regulatory knowledge covering the India IT Act 2000, RBI and SEBI cybersecurity frameworks, DPDPA, GDPR, NIST, COBIT, and PCI DSS mandates.
Advisory Focus: For GBITCIA, his advisory focus centers on GCC technology strategy, digital transformation, risk management, and software R&D, aligning technology roadmaps with regulatory frameworks and advising executives, board committees, and ecosystem partners on GCC technology excellence. His specific areas of support include:
Technology, process, and regulatory compliance advisory for GCCs, leveraging insights from extensive software consultancy and leadership roles in the USA and India Leadership mentoring focused on people management, process optimization, technology implementation, and regulatory adherence Comprehensive assessments of multi‑regional regulatory compliance requirements applicable to GCCs Workflow design and automation solutions for GCC processes ESG alignment and digital transformation strategy translation into core organizational values Employee and customer experience audits and advisory services.