About Ravi Gokulgandhi
[Ravi Gokulgandhi] 📍 Gurgaon, India | 📧 ravi@gokulgandhi.com | 🌐 ravigokulgandhi.com | 📞 +91 9891099666
Objective
To join a leading consulting firm in a client advisory role, leveraging my 24+ years of expertise in pre-sales, migration, assessments, and framework development to deliver innovative and scalable solutions. Passionate about guiding organizations through digital transformation, enabling them to achieve enhanced productivity, security, and compliance. Seeking to contribute strategic insights and hands-on experience to drive impactful results in collaboration with high-performing teams.
Professional Summary
Seasoned and results-driven IT Modern Workplace and Digital Identity Leader with over 24 years of consulting experience, delivering high-impact transformation strategies to Fortune 500 companies and global enterprises. Recognized for expertise in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Zoom, and advanced AI integration, I specialize in developing tailored frameworks that align technology investments with business objectives. Proven track record of building scalable Centers of Excellence (CoE), leading cross-functional teams, and advising C-suite executives to drive value creation, optimize operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Adept at pre-sales engagement, migration strategy, and implementing robust assessment methodologies to deliver measurable results for clients. Additionally, I bring deep expertise in Microsoft 365 Enterprise E5, Entra, Intune, and Purview, with a strong background in managing the Apple for Enterprise ecosystem and delivering impactful digital transformations.
Core Competencies
Technical Expertise
Microsoft 365 E5 Components: Entra ID Migration, Identity Engineering and Modernization, leveraging platforms such as Entra Private Access, Entra Internet Access, and Verified ID.
Endpoint Management: Microsoft Intune, Apple Business Manager, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
Microsoft Security Suite: Sentinel, Defender XDR, Intune, Purview
Workplace Productivity Tools: Microsoft Teams, Power Automate, Power BI
AI Tools and Integration: ChatGPT, Power Automate AI Builder
Multi-cloud Environments: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Workspace
IAM Platforms: Okta, Ping Identity, JumpCloud, OneLogin
Leadership & Strategy
CoE Development | Digital Transformation Strategy
Virtual Chief Digital Officer (vCDO) Expertise | Practice Development
Pre-sales and Client Engagement | Executive Collaboration
Change Management | Cross-functional Team Leadership
Regulatory Compliance | Business Continuity Planning
Professional Experience
Managing Director & IT Workplace Architect
Digital Proton Private Limited, Gurgaon, India
January 2009 – Present
Founded Montreal Systems Private Limited (now Digital Proton Private Limited) to deliver advanced IT Modern Workplace and Security solutions globally.
Collaborated with CxOs as a Virtual Chief Digital Officer (vCDO) and Enterprise Architect on projects covering Microsoft Modern Workplace, Google Work Transformation, and Apple Ecosystem integration.
Successfully executed large-scale Intune rollouts for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Android device enrollment and management.
Architected migrations exceeding 100 TB from Box and Dropbox to Microsoft SharePoint Online using AvePoint Fly and Microsoft Purview.
Spearheaded compliance and regulatory initiatives for a Digital Native Pharma Company, integrating Microsoft 365 EMS E5, Azure Infrastructure, Google Workspace, and Atlassian Jira.
Advised a Legal Tech Startup on secure hosting of regulated industry data, delivering Azure-based enterprise infrastructure and platform architectures.
Drove SOC 2/3 compliance for a Digital Patient Experience firm using Microsoft 365 and Google Cloud Platform, incorporating advanced identity and data protection.
Designed GTM strategies for Cloud Practices at Xebia, focusing on Azure Cloud Adoption Frameworks, Google Workspace & Chrome Enterprise, and Security & Compliance frameworks.
Key Achievements:
Migrated 850+ users from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 with advanced endpoint security.
Delivered security transformations for high-profile clients, integrating Intune, Defender for Endpoint, and Purview.
Recommended Microsoft 365 EMS E5 for SOC 2 compliance while retaining Google Workspace for specific workloads.
Solutions Architect
Netrix Global, Gurgaon, India
September 2022 – February 2023
Engaged as Security Solutions Architect for a leading Microsoft Partner and System Integrator in Chicago.
Designed secure hybrid workplace solutions, managing extensive data migrations and Purview deployments.
Enterprise Architect
HCL Technologies, Gurgaon, India
June 2020 – October 2021
Spearheaded Google Work Transformation Practice for Fortune 100 clients, delivering multi-cloud strategies integrating Azure and Google platforms.
Created innovative frameworks for workplace modernization and cloud security.
Principal Architect (Contracted)
Various Organizations
March 2013 – Present
Orchestrated migrations and integrations for leading enterprises, including pharma, healthcare, and legal sectors.
Delivered enterprise-wide strategies using a combination of Microsoft and Google tools.
Microsoft Partner Engagements
Worked extensively with leading Microsoft Partners, including Xebia, Team Computers, CloudCover, Mobile Mentor, Netrix Global, and Agreeya Solutions, to design and deliver cutting-edge solutions across workplace and security domains.
Education
Diploma in Computer Engineering
Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Technology, India
Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Google Certified Associate – G Suite Administrator
AWS Business Professional
Zoom Certified Integrator
Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements
Technical Proficiencies
Platforms: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Zoom
Security: Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, IAM Tools (Okta, Ping)
AI Tools: ChatGPT, Power Automate AI Builder
Cloud: Microsoft Azure, AWS
Apple Ecosystem: Apple Business Manager, Jamf
Achievements
Pioneered hybrid workplace frameworks increasing productivity by 30%.
Designed Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR solutions, reducing threat response times by 50%.
Migrated 1000+ users across platforms with zero downtime.
Enhanced workplace security, achieving regulatory compliance for high-profile clients.
Recognized for leadership in delivering enterprise-wide adoption of modern workplace technologies.
References
Available upon request.
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