Asif Chatta
Old Bridge,USA
Summary
I am a mission-driven, service-oriented, and visionary executive with over 26 years of experience in the information technology field. I am committed to building strong partnerships across the organization in order to offer innovative solutions that align with business objectives. With a proven track record of leadership, I have successfully developed diverse cross-functional teams and utilized data to create secure and innovative technology systems. My focus is on continuous process improvement through digital transformation, and I am dedicated to fostering a customer-centric culture of excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Infrastructure & Security services
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Transforming the teaching and research mission of the world's leading higher education institution
- Transforming the teaching and research mission of the world's leading higher education institution by reducing technical debt in our infrastructure and implementing modernization initiatives
- Leading Princeton University's cybersecurity program since 2023 and collaborating closely with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal regulations such as CMMC2, NIST 800-171, and FAR
- Spearheading critical IT systems and services including networking, firewalls, VPN, performance monitoring, virtual and cloud platforms, storage, backup, identity management, collaboration systems, data centers, and support for IT-enabled infrastructure
- In addition, managing the growing number of IoT devices on our campus network
- Implementing a fully governed agile operating model to increase overall efficiencies in service delivery
- Introducing enterprise architecture (EA) for the first time ever in Princeton to align our technology roadmap with our business goals
- Managing a team of over 80 technical resources
- Transforming the teaching and research mission of the world's leading higher education institution
Head of Infrastructure and Operations/Strategy and Transformation
NJ TRANSIT
Newark, NJ
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Revamped enterprise infrastructure strategy and operations by spearheading a successful digital transformation
- Took ownership of OPEX/CAPEX, special project management, and cloud programs, overseeing a budget of $25 million
- Proactively identified sub optimal and implemented solutions to improve efficiency and resilience
- Spearheaded overall expense management efforts and successfully renegotiated vendor contracts, resulting in $5 million in recurring OPEX savings
- Led infrastructure engineering and operations for various critical systems, including voice infrastructure, mobile private networks, radio systems, CCTV (public safety systems), and data centers, while managing a 24x7 Service Operation Center
- Managed a team of over 100 technical resources with a proactive and results-driven approach
Head of Systems & Infrastructure Division (Americas)
MUFG Union Bank
Jersey City, NJ
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented a strategic change roadmap based on current-state assessments and comprehensive peer benchmarking
- Initial implementation focused on structural and process changes designed to rationalize the cost profile, drive strategic alignment, and transition from delivery cycles measured in years to those measured in weeks
- Frequent presenter to the Board and Executive Committee on strategy, technology investments, benchmarking analysis and transformation progress
- Executed a comprehensive product alignment initiative across all lines of business, creating clarity and ownership across the organization, fueling the move to agile at scale, and fostering greater alignment between technology and business partners
- Delivered a fully governed agile operating model focused on long-lived, business-aligned, dedicated teams with accompanying changes not only to technology processes but to finance, sourcing, and appropriations
- Successfully created a culture of agility and innovation within the technology teams, successfully enhanced business acumen and ensured Service delivery excellence
VP - Strategic Advisory
Christies
New York, NY
06.2012 - 10.2012
- Delivered high-level advisory for infrastructure, datacenters, Security to global technical teams
- Reviewed and improved design and deployment processes for global network branches across US, UK, and Asia PAC
Head of Service Delivery Team/Manager Advanced Services
Cisco Systems BV
KSA
09.2009 - 04.2012
- Pioneered the first-ever managed services offering for the company in emerging markets
- Successfully cultivated an excellent relationship with Saudi Telecom Company, leading to the transformation of our account from $5.6 million to $300 million
- In addition to handling partner and contract management for the project, I was also accountable for the Cisco Advanced Services profit and loss
- Played a pivotal role in supporting the Account teams by providing support in RFP responses, SLA compliance, and service description documentation
- Additionally, I recruited and mobilized top talent and built a cross-functional team of over 70 employees
Manager Internet Services
Thomson Reuters
NY
01.1996 - 01.2009
- Led global Engineering/Implementation teams across 143 countries under Follow the Sun Model for operational excellence and Engineering teams
Network Operations Supervisor
Cisco Systems Inc.
KSA
01.1996 - 01.2009
Development QA/Support Engineer
Cisco Systems Inc.
Canada
01.1996 - 01.2009
Manager IP Networks/IP Engineer
Bell Canada
01.1996 - 01.2009
Network Engineer
IBM Canada
01.1996 - 01.2009
Education
M.Sc. - Internetworking
Dalhousie University
B. Sc. - Engineering
University of Engineering & Technology
Chief Information Officer Program -
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Leaders Excellence - Exercising Leadership
Harvard
Managing Virtual Teams -
Princeton University
Skills
- Leadership
- Infrastructure & Security Engineering
- Continuous Improvement
- IT Strategy
- Budget management and cost control
- Cybersecurity
- Contract & Project Management
- Team Building
- IoT Solutions
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Audit and Compliance
- ROI Optimization
Training
- Chief Information Officer Program, NYU Tandon School of Engineering
- Exercising Leadership, Leaders Excellence at Harvard
- Managing Virtual Teams, Princeton University
Awards
- Integrated service of Americas Achievement Award, MUFG Union Bank 2016
- Local Hero Award for outstanding support to key account, Cisco Systems 2011
- Cisco achievement program Award, Cisco Systems 2011
- Top Delivery Manager for Cisco Systems - KSA, Cisco Systems 2011
- Cisco EM Horizon Award, Cisco Systems 2011
- Cisco achievement program Award Q2, Cisco Systems 2011
- Cisco achievement program Award, Cisco Systems 2010
- Best manager for the year 2010, Cisco systems 2010
- Connect with Excellence Award, ThruPoint Inc [Cisco Systems] 2007
- Bravo Gold Award, Service Excellence Award, Bell Canada 2006
- Voice of the Customer award, Bell Canada 2005
Personal Information
Title: CCIE – Routing and Switching; Service Provider, MPLS, ITIL Foundation, Cobit 5
Timeline
Head of Infrastructure & Security services
Princeton University
01.2021 - Current
Head of Infrastructure and Operations/Strategy and Transformation
NJ TRANSIT
01.2019 - 01.2021
VP - Strategic Advisory
Christies
06.2012 - 10.2012
Head of Systems & Infrastructure Division (Americas)
MUFG Union Bank
01.2012 - 01.2019
Head of Service Delivery Team/Manager Advanced Services
Cisco Systems BV
09.2009 - 04.2012
Manager Internet Services
Thomson Reuters
01.1996 - 01.2009
Network Operations Supervisor
Cisco Systems Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2009
Development QA/Support Engineer
Cisco Systems Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2009
Manager IP Networks/IP Engineer
Bell Canada
01.1996 - 01.2009
Network Engineer
IBM Canada
01.1996 - 01.2009
M.Sc. - Internetworking
Dalhousie University
B. Sc. - Engineering
University of Engineering & Technology
Chief Information Officer Program -
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Leaders Excellence - Exercising Leadership
Harvard
Managing Virtual Teams -
Princeton University
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