pavithran kandathil

head of connectivity

About

A result driven Travel Technology professional with 25 years of international operating experience leading large IT and Business transformation programs interfacing at CxO level. Leadership/Management of IT Business strategic functions, successful project delivery, offshoring and global sourcing expertise. Leading multi-cultural, geo-diverse teams and managing day to day Technology Operations. Highly skilled in Managing e-distribution, Dynamic Direct connectivity, e-Payment solutions with proven expertise in working with GDS, CRS, Channel Managers, Booking platforms. Core Strengths: Business Strategy Planning Relationship Management Business Process Management Change Management Digital Transformation e-Sourcing & Distribution Project Delivery Management IT Operation Management Team & People Management

Country

united arab emirates

City

united arab emirates

Industry

leisure, travel, & tourism

Skill

travel management, tourism, revenue analysis, management, online travel, travel technology, e commerce, airlines, hospitality, booking systems, cross functional team leadership, team management, hospitality industry, connectivity solutions, operations management, travel systems, help desk implementation, business process improvement, enterprise resource planning, process improvements, business relationship management, change management, it business strategy, it operations management

Experience

head of connectivity

miki travel

2019-9 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

chief information officer

travel designer group

2018-1 - 2019-8 · 1 yr 8 mos

* Responsible for IT Strategies and Technological innovations within the Group. * Streamlining development and deployment process to improve stability and transformation of business platform to a much scalable cloud environment. * Effective management of Dynamic Direct Connect, Channel Manager Projects and strengthening the product offering of the organisation

information technology director

destinations of the world

1993-10 - 2017-12 · 24 yrs 3 mos

An early starter promoted on the fast-track to eventually head the IT Business Support unit reporting to the CEO, my primary role assumes the responsibility of Managing the IT Business systems in the development, implementation and use of technology to support the business. Engage with key business units to determine business needs, recommend practical solutions, and lead company’s efforts to improve the optimal use of technology. Spearheading strategic directions to Business Support ensuring online business application tools align with corporate strategy and business processes. Responsible for strategic direction for the function, ranging from planning and budgeting to people and process improvement activities in line with business objectives. Support project and portfolio management in coordination with project managers, business stakeholders, and Project Governance Board. Performing Team & People Management initiatives like training, competence enhancement, career planning, motivation and mentoring.