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AMIT VERMA

Risk & ComplianceTechnology AssuranceDigital Transformation

Hands-on advisory on Data Privacy/DPDP readiness, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type I and Type II readiness, Cloud Cost Optimizations & Technology Operations

IT Operations · Service Delivery · GCC / Shared Services · Transformation · Resilience · Assurance

About Me

I spent 20 years inside global enterprises like Vodafone, SunGard, Capgemini, Mphasis, AMS (now Korn Ferry) leading IT operations, service delivery, infrastructure, business continuity, transformation, governance and GCC operations

Portrait of Amit Verma

How I think

I prefer getting to the root of a problem. I want to understand what's really happening, who owns it, where the gaps are, and whether there's a simpler way to do things.

How I work

I challenge where needed, bring the right people together, and focus on practical execution rather than theoretical solutions.

What I value

You can't fix technology problems in isolation. People, processes, budgets, risk and business impact are all connected, and you need to look at the whole picture.

What I Bring

People. Ownership. Customer.

I bring business and technology together, turn decisions into actions.

People

Bring people together

Ownership

Take responsibility

Customer

Focus on what matters

01

IT Operations & Service Delivery

Stable services, clear ownership and dependable delivery across complex technology environments.

02

GCC / Shared Services

India-side GCC setup, capability transition, operating models and practical growth.

03

Transformation & Operating Models

Connecting strategy, governance, people and execution so change works in practice.

04

Business Resilience / BCP / DR

BCP, BIA, recovery planning, DR transitions, testing and crisis readiness.

05

Governance, Risk & Assurance

Practical controls, audit readiness and clear technology risk oversight.

06

Technology Transformation

Operational readiness and assurance across infrastructure, cloud and service-management change.

Selected Impact

Evidence over adjectives.

~500 → ~1,000

GCC & Operating Model

I supported India-side GCC implementation and Pune growth, alongside site, IT and operations assessment with Facilities.

~90%

Operational Resilience

I transitioned 100+ DR programmes to an India-managed model, built a 25-person team and reduced DR test failures by approximately 90%.

2,000+

Technology Transformation

I provided transformation assurance across VMs and cloud workloads, ServiceNow implementation and operational readiness.

~₹3Cr

Recurring Cost Recovery

Site and asset rationalisation contributed to approximately ₹3Cr in annualised recurring occupancy-cost recovery.

Career Progression

From technology to operating-model leadership.

My work has evolved across capabilities, not along a perfectly linear promotion ladder: from understanding technology, to running operations, to making complex environments more resilient, governed and scalable.

Full career detail on the Career page

Client names are available on request.

Education & Credentials

Learning behind the work.

My delivery experience comes first. These qualifications and learning areas support the work I do.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (Electrical) — Kurukshetra University, 1998–2002

Professional Certifications

  • DPDP Act 2023: Professional Certification
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+

Additional Training / Credentials

  • TOGAF
  • CBCI
  • SSGB
  • HIPAA
  • IIMA Leadership & Communication

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