AJAY TANDON
DIRECTOR/VP - TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE
Hillsborough,NJ
Summary
IT Executive focused on Infrastructure Operations, Strategy, and Service Delivery for large scale enterprise organizations. Passionate professional with a breadth of Infrastructure knowledge combined with a track record of learning and innovation. Pragmatic problem-solver and experienced in building and leading a diverse team of technologists. Adaptive, decisive and focused leader recognized for delivering results while fostering a culture of growth and inclusivity. Adept in 24/7 Onshore, Offshore & Managed Service Delivery Models, Global, Cross-Cultural Team Leadership and Management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Americas Lead - Senior Program Manager (Contract)
DEUTSCHE BANK
04.2021 - Current
- UNIX, Linux, Oracle, Windows Server Infrastructure support for Corporate Bank Technology Infrastructure. Program, Project and Management of Senior Technical Contract Staff.
- Defined and executed strategy for pro-active risk remediation within the server and database technology stack across 20,000 hosts and 40,000 databases resulting in 80% reduction in weekly alert volume over the course of 18 months.
- Led the Infrastructure Improvement Program across 700+ Corporate Bank Applications to identify, analyze and remediate database inefficiencies across 26 areas resulting in reduced platform risk and improved business outcomes.
Executive Director / Global Head of Lifecycle Management
MORGAN STANLEY
1 2019 - 03.2020
- Global UNIX, Storage, Middleware, Database, Big Data, Cloud, Web Hosting, Virtualization, Business Intelligence & Reporting Infrastructure
- Reduced vulnerabilities across the infrastructure by 40% and associated risk exposure within 4 months. Established process, methodology, and collaboration among Enterprise Infrastructure, Technology Risk, and Cyber Security.
- Managed a diverse team of 40+ technologists, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity and faster turnaround times for projects.
Executive Director / Global Head of Platform Operations
MORGAN STANLEY
1 2016 - 12.2018
- Responsible for Global 24/7 Web, Middleware, Application Hosting, Cloud Hosting Computing Platforms.
- Managed Technology Operations for firm's most critical distributed infrastructure leveraged by 55,000+ users and 2 million external accounts for the Wealth Management and Institutional businesses.
- Delivered $50MM in savings over 3 years. Directed migration of documents, run books, processes and operational support from one managed service provider to another with no disruption in service for the business.
- Established centralized Cloud Operations Model for the firm's IaaS and PaaS strategy in partnership with AWS. Formed and chaired the IT Operations Committee to establish the Cloud Center of Excellence. Worked with NOC and SOC teams to incorporate Cloud best practices into the Shared Services Delivery Model.
VP / Global Head of Web Operations
MORGAN STANLEY
09.2010 - 12.2015
- Global 24/7 Distributed Web, Middleware, Application Hosting Computing Platforms Build, Deployment & Operation
- Built the team, strategy, and infrastructure service delivery model to support major business transformation and rapid business growth of the Wealth Management business.
- Established and led team to build, optimize and support the web hosting infrastructure for 1,100+ applications leveraged by 2 million customers and 17,000 financial advisors.
Senior Engineer
CLEARY GOTTLIEB STEEN AND HAMILTON LLP
06.2008 - 08.2010
- Global WebSphere, IIS & Application Hosting Infrastructure Support for Big International Law Firm.
- Managed upgrade of Global Intranet Portal and Application Infrastructure leveraging IBM WebSphere that replaced legacy platforms and enabled all attorneys to share content. Implemented standards for caching, securing, and providing Single Sign-On capability.
Senior Architect / Supervising Associate
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
08.1999 - 05.2008
- Designed and established a global web content management infrastructure that centralized authoring, publishing, and delivery of content to web-based applications globally.
- Architected and built a robust, cost-effective, scalable infrastructure for new Global Intranet Portal.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Hoboken, NJBachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
GUJARAT UNIVERSITY
Gujarat, INDIASkills
Onshore, Offshore & Managed Service Delivery Models
IT Audit, IT Security, Operations, Resiliency & Risk Management
Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery
Incident, Problem and Change Management
IT Governance, Project Leadership and Program Management
Global, Cross-Cultural Team Leadership
Public and Private Cloud Migration, Strategy and Operations
Budgeting and Cost Control
Certification
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Timeline
Americas Lead - Senior Program Manager (Contract)
DEUTSCHE BANK
04.2021 - Current
VP / Global Head of Web Operations
MORGAN STANLEY
09.2010 - 12.2015
Senior Engineer
CLEARY GOTTLIEB STEEN AND HAMILTON LLP
06.2008 - 08.2010
Senior Architect / Supervising Associate
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
08.1999 - 05.2008
Executive Director / Global Head of Lifecycle Management
MORGAN STANLEY
1 2019 - 03.2020
Executive Director / Global Head of Platform Operations
MORGAN STANLEY
1 2016 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Computer Science
STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
GUJARAT UNIVERSITY
Profile
http://linkedin.com/in/atandon