Mukund Hukeri

I am a successful global IT Management Professional for the past 12 years. I am results driven, strategic and innovative solutions provider with a proven track record. My core strengths are people, project and budget management. My vision is to proactively provide IT tools and services as catalytic assets, to all facets of business. Over the years I have provided innovative solutions to meet business challenges and dramatically improve productivity, at costs competitors can only envy.

I am the IT Director for Leo A Daly, one of the largest planning, architecture, engineering, interior design, and program management firms in the world. I started off my career here as the IT Director of Leo A Daly's wholly-owned subsidiary, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., since February, 2009. In this short period, I have provided quality leadership to IT, improved network infrastructure, aligned IT as a major catalyst to business, and established working relationships with the Management and various Business Groups and Profit Centers. I am evaluating creative solutions to improve the productivity of the different Business Groups and successfully deploying them.

Previously, I managed Hercules Offshore's international IT infrastructure, including Servers, Applications and support. Unfortunately, the economic downturn didn’t give me even a decent time-frame to deploy quality IT solutions and Backoffice operations over there.

Prior to Hercules Offshore, I managed Vinmar International's global IT infrastructure, ranging from the data center in Houston to those in the regional and branch offices, in 16 countries around the world. My accomplishments ranged from Network Security, Disaster Recovery, IP Telephony, Enterprise Active Directory, Blackberry Enterprise services, Enterprise Database Management, SAP implementation and others. I worked pretty independently without supervision and reported directly to the Chairman and CFO of the company.

Mukund Hukeri’s Specialties:

Total IT Management, Innovative IT solutions for business,

Mukund Hukeri’s Experience

Information Technology Director

Leo A Daly

(Privately Held; Architecture & Planning industry)

June 2009 — Present (2 months)

IT Director responsible for the Management of various facets of IT - Systems Administration, Network Infrastructure & Communications, Service & Support, and Enterprise Applications. I am responsible for merger of IT systems and personnel, planning and executing Operational, Tactical and Strategic solutions for the 1,200 strong user community. Other responsibilities include working with our CIO to mentor IT staff, meet short-term and long-term business challenges, set IT Policy, design and deploy Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning, manage IT budgets, etc.
Information Technology Director

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.

(Privately Held; Civil Engineering industry)

February 2009 — Present (6 months)

LAN is a national engineering firm offering planning, engineering, and program management services. It is a subsidiary of Leo A Daly, one of the largest planning, architecture, engineering, and interior design firms in the United States.

Have the overall responsibility for IT policies and procedures, all aspects of the network, telephony, systems administration, help desk administration, IT assets and budgets. In addition:
• Management of IT policies, procedures and alignment to business strategy
• Responsible for overall IT operations in ERP, Infrastructure, Security, Voice & Data Communications, Data Center, Headquarters and Branch Offices
• Management of IT Services such as portals, Messaging, VoIP, Helpdesk and CRM
• Build, mentor and manage the IT teams of staff, contractors, vendors, and consultants
• Oversee management of licenses, contracts, SLAs, and services
International IT Infrastructure Manager

Hercules Offshore

(Public Company; HERO; Oil & Energy industry)

September 2008 — January 2009 (5 months)

Hercules Offshore is a leading provider of offshore contract drilling, lift-boat and inland barge services with operations in nine countries on four continents.
• Plan, organize, and manage staff and overall operations to ensure the stable operation of the organization’s International IT infrastructure
• Develop, maintain, support, and optimize key functional areas, particularly network infrastructure, server infrastructure, data communications, and working with Telecommunications team
• Schedule and direct activities to resolve hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion
Director, IT Infrastructure

Vinmar International, Ltd.

(Wholesale industry)

September 1996 — September 2008 (12 years 1 month)

Vinmar is a multi-national trading firm, with 29 offices in 16 countries, with close to a $ 3 Billion Annual Turnover and over 25 years in business.
• Manage the company's IT Infrastructure, including Voice and Data networks, Security and VPN, Telecommunication and Voice over IP, Database Administration and extraction, Enterprise Backup, Data Recovery and Disaster Recovery Services.
• Other responsibilities include negotiating contracts with Hardware, Software, Voice & Data Communication Vendors both in the US and countries in Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
• Responsible for managing company IT infrastructure budget
• Manage IT staff, contract employees, overseas vendors, assigning and evaluating tasks and projects.
Systems Engineer

Al Yousuf Computers, Dubai, UAE

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

May 1994 — May 1996 (2 years 1 month)

Al Yousuf Computers is a Value Added Reseller for Computers, Telecommunication equipment and peripherals in the Middle East.
. Responsibilities included installation and upgrading of LANs for clients, installing components to client specifications, optimizing and benchmarking PCs for evaluation, support for commercial applications, Enterprise Messaging design and configuration, Presentations and Training.
. Involved in Network and Storage Management, managing in-house networks running Novell and Windows Network Operating Systems, Cisco Routers, Fax Servers, etc.
. Other responsibilities included training the Marketing Teams with new developments and products that they could take to their clients.
. Won several key projects driving service revenue growth of 20% as a result of providing complete design and implementation of projects prior to deadlines
Network Consultant

Seagram

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; VO; Wine and Spirits industry)

February 1993 — July 1993 (6 months)

Joseph E. Seagram's & Sons is a multi-national beverage manufacturing and marketing firm.
. Key responsibilities included maintaining several networks and Servers spanned in different cities, their Backups and System Administration. I was responsible for Workstation Configuration, security, File and Printer sharing, E-Mail messaging, trouble-shooting and hardware servicing.
. My network design and implementation helped me connect to all our networks in North America. This not only provided me the pulse of all our Servers in different cities; but also saved the company on manpower and travel costs. The company avoided hiring 6 IT Technicians along the US East Coast offices. Additionally, regular travel for New York office engineers to all the 6 offices was no longer required
Systems Consultant

Nielsen Media Research

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; VNU; Market Research industry)

August 1992 — January 1993 (6 months)

Nielsen Media Research is a Market Research company dealing with TV ratings.
. My responsibilities included design, schedule and implement and System Administration of Networks in different cities and in different departments in New York Office. I was responsible for designing, configuring and rolling out workstations based on client specifications.
. In a span of 5 months, implemented and connected LANs in different US cities to the one in New York City.
Customer Support Engineer

Roseland Computer Center

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

January 1990 — August 1992 (2 years 8 months)

Roseland Computer Center is a major Value Added Reseller for Computer and Peripherals in New Jersey
. The primary job involved setting up networks, system integration, software installation and training at different client locations. It involved PC and peripheral servicing, supporting maintenance contracts and establishing good relationships with clients
. My dual role as a Customer Support staff and pre-sales support helped this firm change their target clients from retail customers to Corporate Accounts.
Application Engineer

Dynalog India Ltd

(Partnership; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

April 1988 — December 1989 (1 year 9 months)

Dynalog Micro-Systems designs and manufactures Computer-based add-on cards for Data Acquisition and Process Control and Microprocessor trainer kits for Education
. My work cycle included servicing of PCs, microprocessor trainer kits, PC-based add-on cards, and installation of these equipments for clients in defense, Nuclear Installations, R & D Institutions, major corporations and educational institutions. It involved product demonstrations, project evaluations and post-sales support.
. I helped the company generate a new revenue stream by starting consulting services to clients

Mukund Hukeri’s Education

EXIN

ITIL , ITIL v3 Foundation Certification , 2008 — 2008

Activities and Societies:

I completed my certification in ITIL v3 Foundation.
Checkpoint

CCSE , Checkpoint CCSE Certification , 2002 — 2002

Activities and Societies:

I completed my certification as Checkpoint Certified Systems Engineer.
Cisco

CCNA , Cisco CCNA Certification , 2001 — 2001

Activities and Societies:

I completed my certification as Cisco Certified Network Associate.
Novell

CNE , Novell CNE Certication , 1992 — 1992

Activities and Societies:

I completed my certification as Certified Netware Engineer.
Karnatak University

Bachelor of Engineering , Electronics & Communication , 1983 — 1987

Activities and Societies:

Member of IEEE, member of Debating team
Gogte Institute of Technology

BE , Electronics & Communications , 1983 — 1987

Activities and Societies:

I was a member of IEEE, actively participating in writing white papers and discussions on academic topics.
I was a member of the local chapter of Rotract Club and was involved in offering social service to the community. I initiated the Polio immunization program, tree planting to cut down afforestation and also managed the finances of the club for one term.
I was a member of the college Debate Team and won awards for the college.
GSS College

PUC , Physics, Chemistry, Math, Zoology, Botany , 1981 — 1983

Activities and Societies:

I was a member of the Debate Team and represented the school at the inter-college tournaments.
I was a Class Representative for one year, having won the elections by a landslide victory.
St. Paul's High School

SSLC , English, Science, Social Studies , 1970 — 1981

Activities and Societies:

I was a member of the school athletics team, debate team and was a class monitor for one term.