Ajitsingh Nawale

Vice President Information Technology @ Sterling Green Power Solutions

About

Technology has never been just about systems for me, it has always been about helping businesses transform, scale, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital world.With over 32+ years of experience, I have led enterprise transformation across global manufacturing and industrial organizations, combining IT Strategy, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Manufacturing, and Enterprise Applications to build business-focused technology ecosystems that deliver long-term value.Throughout my career, I have worked at the intersection of technology and business leadership, helping organizations modernize operations, improve resilience, and accelerate growth through scalable digital platforms. WHERE I CREATE VALUE -• Driving enterprise-wide IT transformation through cloud-first strategy, SAP modernization, and digital convergence to support agile, scalable operations.• Leading global ERP rollouts, integrating SAP S/4HANA and digital platforms with real-time analytics to improve decision velocity and process optimization.• Architecting cyber-resilient IT infrastructures aligned with ISO/NIST standards, ensuring robust risk governance and regulatory compliance across industries.• Elevating operational excellence with smart manufacturing, IIoT, RPA, and MES tools to create intelligent, data-driven production environments.BUSINESS IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS -• Delivered 15–20% revenue growth through SAP modernization and digital automation.• Achieved 30% IT cost optimization via hybrid-cloud adoption and vendor rationalization.• Improved manufacturing output by 25% through IIoT, MES, and smart factory programs.• Reduced enterprise cyber risk by 40% with ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR frameworks.• Accelerated post-merger integration cycles by 40% through structured M&A IT governance.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS -• Recognized with CIO of the Year and Digital Innovation awards.• Led successful Azure and AWS multi-cloud migrations across enterprise environments.• Implemented governance models that improved SLA performance and reduced vendor risk.• Directed complex cross-border M&A technology integrations.• Strengthened business continuity through ISO 22301 and InfoSec programs. Currently, as Vice President – Information Technology at Sterling Green Power Solutions, I am focused on strengthening digital capabilities, modernising enterprise systems, and building a future-ready technology environment that supports the company’s next phase of growth.

Country

India

City

Pune Division

Industry

Industrial Automation

Skill

IT Security Operations, Data Center Architecture, Project Portfolio Management, IT Infrastructure Operations, DevOps, IT Business Strategy, Information Systems, Information Security Management, Automation, Digital Port Operations, Strategic Roadmapping,, Network Optimization, SCADA/MES Integration, Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization, SAP Rollouts, Manufacturing IT, Infra Monitoring, Compliance, DevSecOps, Edge Computing

Experience

Vice President Information Technology

Sterling Green Power Solutions

2026-4 - Present · 6 mos

Mumbai

Head – Information Technology

Advik Hi-Tech Pvt Ltd

2024-12 - 2026-3 · 1 yr 4 mos

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Orchestrated large-scale cloud transformation programs across Azure and AWS, integrating hybrid IT infrastructure with OT systems to boost scalability, high availability, and operational efficiency. • Directed full-cycle SAP S/4HANA modernization, aligning ERP strategy with business objectives, enabling process reengineering, and accelerating enterprise-wide digital integration. • Strengthened cybersecurity posture by implementing ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and NIST-aligned security frameworks, achieving regulatory compliance and robust business continuity. • Championed IT financial governance, managing multi-million-dollar IT budgets with a focus on CAPEX/OPEX optimization, digital ROI realization, and cost rationalization. • Established agile, cross-functional technology teams, embedding DevOps culture, fostering enterprise architecture excellence, and driving continuous service improvement (CSI). • Spearheaded enterprise-wide digital transformation through Industry 4.0 initiatives, deploying IIoT, MES, and RPA to digitize core manufacturing operations and enhance real-time visibility. • Optimized IT vendor management and SLA frameworks, delivering 20%+ cost efficiencies, improving service levels, and fostering strategic technology alliances. ➤ Specialties: SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Transformation, Cybersecurity Frameworks, Digital Manufacturing, IIoT Integration, DevOps, Compliance (ISO/NIST), Vendor Governance, IT Budgeting, Hybrid IT Architecture

CIO – Ports Business

Adani Ports and SEZ

2024-8 - 2024-12 · 5 mos

Mundra

• Led full-spectrum IT portfolio governance, aligning multimillion-dollar technology investments with enterprise strategy, while ensuring project delivery excellence, milestone accountability, and resource optimization. • Modernized enterprise infrastructure by implementing SAP S/4HANA, RPA platforms, and Industry 4.0 innovations, alongside hybrid cloud integration and data center consolidation to support business scalability. • Elevated digital maturity by deploying Microsoft O365, SRM portals, and enterprise automation, boosting real-time collaboration, data intelligence, and operational efficiency across functions. • Directed complex infrastructure overhauls, enhancing network security, hybrid cloud resilience, and IT continuity to align with global compliance and cybersecurity standards. • Engineered future-ready IT ecosystems by integrating intelligent automation, cloud-native solutions, and business-aligned digital roadmaps to foster innovation, agility, and sustainable growth. ➤ Specialties: SAP Rollouts, Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization, SCADA/MES Integration, IT Governance, Cybersecurity, RPA, Network Optimization, Strategic Roadmapping, Automation, Digital Port Operations

Head of Information Technology

CIE Automotive India Ltd.

2018-2 - 2024-8 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Pune , Maharashtra, India

• Orchestrated end-to-end SAP S/4HANA rollouts across diverse automotive units, driving blueprinting, BPR, and stakeholder alignment for seamless ERP transformation and process standardization. • Led digital transformation at scale, enabling smart factory adoption, IIoT integration, and IT-OT convergence to accelerate productivity, agility, and real-time analytics in manufacturing operations. • Directed cross-functional enterprise IT strategy, harmonizing technology modernization with business objectives across infrastructure, cloud ecosystems, and automotive process automation. • Established robust IT governance frameworks, enhancing cybersecurity compliance (ISO, GDPR), streamlining risk control, and embedding innovation with AI, ML, and data-driven capabilities. • Managed enterprise-wide project portfolios, driving delivery excellence through Agile practices, efficient resource planning, and milestone-focused execution in ERP and digital ecosystems. ➤ Specialties: Digital Transformation, SAP Strategy, AI/ML Integration, Smart Factory, Business Continuity, Edge Computing, DevSecOps, Compliance, Infra Monitoring, Manufacturing IT