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Vishal Gupta

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Senior Project Manager

Ghaziabad

NTT Data ServicesCEDT

Vishal Gupta is a PMP® Certified Senior Project Manager with 17 years of experience, specializing in IT infrastructure, transition, and cloud migration projects. He has a proven track record of successfully planning, executing, and delivering complex projects for major clients like PepsiCo and P&G. He is adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, mitigating risks, and leveraging AI technologies to enhance project delivery and efficiency.

Experience

Project Manager - Infrastructure Delivery Services

NTT Data Services

Dec 2021 - May 2023

Managed LAN Transformation projects across 35 sites, handling initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout. Utilized AI-powered tools for scheduling and resource planning. Oversaw wireless services enhancement pilot project, including deployment of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and managing cost tracking and UAT.

Project Manager - Infrastructure Delivery Services

HCL Technology

Jun 2019 - Dec 2021

Successfully delivered Azure cloud migration for PepsiCo. Managed procurement and deployment of on-prem servers and storage, including Dell NAS deployment in LATAM. Identified and managed project risks, issues, and changes, providing regular status reports and effective stakeholder communication.

Project Lead

British Telecom

May 2015 - Jun 2019

Managed end-to-end project delivery for WAN refresh across 8 sites, overseeing tasks from initiation to closeout. Successfully delivered and implemented WAN and ISP circuits, and led transition projects for P&G sites.

Delivery Project Manager

Tec Mahindra Ltd.

Jul 2011 - May 2015

Managed pilot project for Cisco router refresh on 10 global sites, including procurement and installation. Provided onsite hyper care support and managed project implementation and UAT.

Shift Manager

HP (NH Info media Ltd.)

Apr 2001 - Oct 2001Noida

Managed a team of Desktop, Server L-1, and Service Desk executives. Handled network, server, and desktop engineers, monitoring service call queues and prioritizing incidents to ensure timely resolution.

Senior Engineer

RT Outsourcing Servicing

Dec 2000 - Jun 2001

Managed server infrastructure, provided on-site support for Compaq/HP laptops, and conducted technical meetings with customers.

Associate Project Manager

IBM India Pvt Limited

Jan 2001 - May 2001Noida

Delivered 25 Wintel servers in 5 months and contributed to RFS server projects. Managed installation of windows servers, HDD upgradation, and server de-commissioning.

Project In charge

CMS Computers Ltd

Jun 2001 - Apr 2001Delhi

Managed the installation of 400 desktops for CSC India and implemented a hardening process for HSBC in Delhi NCR.

Education

Karnataka University

Diploma

Electronics and communication

Jan 1994

CEDT

Certificate Course

Novell Networking

Jan 1995

Licenses & Certifications

AZ900- Azure Fundamentals

N/A

Issued: Jan 2021• No expiration

PMP Certified

N/A

Issued: Jan 2020• No expiration

Certified Scrum Master

N/A

Issued: Jan 2019• No expiration

PRINCE 2 Practitioner/Foundation Certified

APMG

Issued: Jan 2013• No expiration

ITIL V-3.0 Foundation Certified

N/A

Issued: Jan 2010• No expiration

MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)

Microsoft

Issued: Jan 2002• No expiration

Skills

IT Infrastructure Project Management
Cloud Migration
Data Center Migration
End to End Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Resource Planning
Vendor Management
AI Integration for Project Optimization
Project Governance
MS Project
SharePoint
ServiceNow
Jira
Quality Assurance