Johnson Cherian

Background

About Johnson Cherian

National Level Award Winner of 'NEXT100 Future CIOs 2011' by ITNEXT magazine (Nine Dot Nine Mediaworx Pvt. Ltd.) 17+ years of experience in IT strategy & operations - IT Infrastructure Management, Enterprise Connectivity & Communications Management, Project Management, Data Centre Management, Project Proposals & Business Impact Analysis, Server Management & Administration, Desktop Systems Management, Technology Evaluation & Selection, IT Audit, Compliance & Risk Management,Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity, Procurement, Installation & Deployment. In-depth knowledge and experience in cost management, time management, risk management, and integration management. Experience in Project management of hardware and networking technologies in the IT sector including planning, installation and management at all levels. Evolved from core task of customer service and handed numerous projects, Operations and Support Deft in planning & managing entire IT Infrastructure setup which includes assessment of hardware/ software requirements, negotiation of purchase & AMC with vendors, installation & configuration of entire IT infrastructure in line with business requirements, and migration of data from legacy systems. Project Planning, Execution and Management in tune with the core business objectives (including risk management, effort/ time/ cost estimation, and contingency planning); implementing project plans within pre-set budgets and deadlines; solution shaping and effort estimation. Monitoring project progress as per scheduled deadlines for various tasks and taking necessary steps to ensure completion within time, cost and effort parameters. Maintaining close coordination between Onsite and Offsite teams for ensuring seamless delivery Managing the IT Infrastructure and business applications for the group Globally Well versed with Budgeting (CAPEX & OPEX), Business Case preparation & ROI analysis