Meet our team
The pillars of IMS Group
Guided by a shared spirit of ‘Being Team’, our leaders exhibit an unwavering commitment to their work, and uphold high ethical principles. Fuelled by a culture of collaboration that prioritises ‘we’ over ‘me’, the leadership team is actively translating our vision into reality, driving strategic growth and transformation.
His interest, experience, and expertise in an array of business specialisms have enabled him to make a significant impact throughout his career path. His skills have helped in driving foreign direct investments into multiple modern-day organisations and start-ups.
Known for his exceptional people skills and strategic acumen, his ability to connect with and inspire teams, coupled with his tactical thinking, has been instrumental in the organisation’s remarkable journey of growth and success.
He asserts in his own words, “Innovation in our culture; Passion in our hearts! We strive to bring cutting-edge solutions that help our clients deliver business excellence.”
He has led implementation of many local and national level state projects, including the e-procurement initiative for the state of Gujarat, and the Government of India; and managed turnkey projects for more than 30 Data Centres in India, including for Gujarat state, ONGC, Mazagon Docks Limited, and GUVNL. Among many others, his teams implemented PKI project for Bharat Electronics Limited for securing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Mineral Administration solution meant to curb illegal mining for the states of Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, and ‘Cashless Health Insurance Card’ project for millions of poor families of Gujarat (now, a national project), also led implementation of state-wide surveillance and Intelligent Traffic Monitoring for Gujarat.
He has provided IT advisory services to the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY-GoI), IIM-Ahmedabad, GIFT City project, IFSCA at GIFT city, and several private organisations. He has received about 15 national and international awards for various e-Governance projects, and a distinguished alumnus award from the prestigious Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai. In the past, he has served as the President of Gujarat Electronics and Software Industries Association and IIM – Ahmedabad Alumni Association, Vice Chairman of Asia PKI Forum, and Chairman Gujarat for ESC India.
Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in several significant projects, including the design and management of one of the country’s most secure data centres, the First Tier IV State Data Centre for the Government of Gujarat, data centres of ONGC, Election Commission, SSNNL, Punjab Electricity Board, etc. He has also managed large-scale network projects, such as the one for GUVNL, which spanned the entire state of Gujarat with 1,200 locations and 25,000 endpoints. He has also been involved in surveillance projects like the Gujarat State-City Surveillance and Intelligent Traffic Monitoring Project. His international projects span countries like Vietnam, and multiple countries across Africa and the US. He has consulted for prominent organisations in the fields of pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, NBFC, PKI, universities, and the state and central government of India.
His achievements include pioneering efforts in the early days of Information Technology, like designing the barcoding system for the Gujarat State Education Board in 1996, and publishing the 10th and 12th examination results online for the first time in India in 1998.
His extensive professional journey includes serving as a Senior IT Consultant at Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority, where he ensured the availability of IT services and micro-managed service providers. During his tenure at GNFC, he managed software application and ERP projects, provided techno-commercial support, and supervised project delivery. His achievements include implementing significant projects like e-auction portals, and contributing to the success of Easy of Doing Business (EODB) modules.
His career has spanned various domains, from education to cashless sales systems, and ERP projects for organisations such as GSFC and TCGL. He has led teams, evaluated new technology, and contributed to the development of software solutions. Additionally, he has held leadership positions at organisations like The Ahmedabad Stock Exchange, ICICI Infotech Limited, Chase Infotech Limited, Maize Products, Gujarat Ambuja Cement, Intech System Pvt. Limited, and The Saraspur Mills Limited, playing key roles in IT management and project development.
With over 17 years of extensive experience, he possesses a robust background in IT strategic planning, collaborative growth, and team mentoring. He firmly believes in the transformative potential of pervasive connectivity, enhancing businesses with heightened efficiency, agility, and scalability. His professional development is underscored by his achievement of various certifications, including Microsoft Server, Cloud Certification (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), ITIL, ISO 27001, 27701, CompTIA Security+ 601 and Azure Cloud Certification.
Beyond his technical prowess, he finds solace in fitness, often spending time in the gym for relaxation and rejuvenation.
His career path has been intertwined with industry giants like Wipro, Iyogi, Quatrro BPO, and other prominent players in the IT sales domain. Notably, he has crafted customised solutions for numerous recruitment enterprises spanning the UK and EU, consistently aligning with their long-term visions. He stands poised to guide these businesses in optimising their IT costs, and effectively navigating associated challenges.