Saket Narula

Group Head IT @ National Holding

About

Primary forte: Expertise in leading gigantic projects of federal significance. I am a proponent of disruptive innovation and a visionary leader with a passion for creating value through technology. As the Group Head IT at National Holding, one of the largest multi-billion dollar enterprise conglomerates in UAE, I lead the digital transformation, cyber security strategy and management across 12+ sectors and 115+ entities operating in 10+ countries. With 23+ years experience in IT leadership, delivering strong technical solutions that solve business problems, build motivated global teams, and provide world-class value. I have expertise in Cloud Computing, PAAS, application development, IT infrastructure, data centers, customer management, and service delivery. Successfully managed large complex information systems and projects of federal significance, such as the VMWARE software defined data center, the enterprise IOT enabled infrastructure, and the SaaS-based content management platform for the Louvre Abu Dhabi and MAB Group. My key competencies include enterprise IT operations, IT vision and strategy, data center operations, multi-location infrastructure management, IT service delivery, governance framework, budgeting and cost optimization, change management, application development, business process management, vendor management, and team management.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Abu Dhabi Emirate

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sustainability, Digital Strategy, Digital Transformation, IT Transformation, Executive Leadership, Climate Change Mitigation, Mergers, Acquisition Integration, IT Strategy, Offshore Management, Vendor Management, Analytics, Print Management, Business Process Improvement, Data Center, Start-ups, Management, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions

Experience

Group Head IT

National Holding

2019-2 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

United Arab Emirates

National Holding is one of the largest multi-billion $ enterprise conglomerates in UAE, operating in 12+ sectors with 115+ entities operating in 10+ countries • Digital Transformation Leader • Cyber Security Technology Implementation/ Strategy & Management • Advanced Cyber Defense Operations • Business Analytics/ Data Management Business Entities/Sectors: 1) Emirates International Investment Co (Private Equity/Capital Markets/Asset Management) 2) Emirates Food Industries (Dairy/Agriculture/Veterinary Services) 3) Bloom Properties ( Construction/ Hospitality/Facilities Management/ & Education) 4) Exeed Industries (Building Materials/Fibre & Filaments) 5) Petromal ( Oil & Gas- Exploration & Production/Oil Field Services/ EPC) 6) Food Quest (Food & Beverages) 7) RISE ( Trading/ Technology Services)

IT Director

Louvre Abu Dhabi & MAB Group

2017-4 - 2019-2 · 1 yr 11 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• VMWARE Software Defined Data Center • Enterprise IOT Enabled Infrastructure • SaaS-Based Content Management Platform • Multimedia Applications -Virtual Modelling

Head-IT Operations

PwC

2013-6 - 2017-4 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Bengaluru Area, India

• IT Strategic Planning & Execution • Data Center Strategy/Operations • Technology Infrastructure and Product Development • Client Technology Support, Engagement Technology Services

Head Technology- Asia/China Operations

FICO

2004-2 - 2013-6 · 9 yrs 5 mos

• IT Strategy/ Infrastructure Management • Service Delivery Leader • Data Center Strategy/Operations • Mergers & Acquisition’s • Big Data/Data Warehousing • Vendor Management • Project / Program Management.

Manager-Technology

HeroITES

2001-3 - 2004-2 · 3 yrs

IT Infrastructure Management, Data Centre Operations,System Management, Network Administration,Information Security Management BPR / BPI Initiatives,Client Relationship Management, Resource Planning & Control, Vendor Management, Techno-Commercial Negotiations,Helpdesk Management, Budgeting & Cost Optimisation

Software Developer

Tata Consultancy Services

1997-12 - 2000-4 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Successfully executed the following projects: - Result Processing of Ammunition used by Indian Military for Central Proof Establishment, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India. - Internal Search Engine for West Central Railway, Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India.