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Ovi Caravan

Experienced IT Professional
Santa Clara,CA

Summary

AN EXPERIENCED, ACCOMPLISHED TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE AND LEADER An experienced, driven, and accomplished technology executive with a wealth of experience while working for leading, high-profile companies. Strong background in many areas, including technology program management, strategic planning, team building and leading, project management, software development, infrastructure development, global enterprise data management, security and cybersecurity, cloud deployment, process improvement, escalation management, and regulatory compliance. Hard-working and driven, while highly experienced in all aspects of information technology work, and is thoroughly familiar with IT products, practices, standards, and protocols. Experienced in managing large-scale technology operations, navigating complex IT projects, implementing best practices, and seeing all technology programs to their maximum potential. Adept in developing and deploying new programs and practices which meet with consistent success and meet the highest in organizational and project expectations. More than eighteen years of top experience, holding positions of increasing scope and responsibility.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications

Work History

Senior Director - IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

SiTime
Santa Clara, California
04.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for managing daily company's IT infrastructure operations, local and remote IT personnel, deployments, security, vendors, and multiple special projects.
  • Planned and executed company-wide infrastructure upgrades, eliminating single points of failure.
  • Deployed new IT infrastructure, for local and remote Engineering offices, that has consistently met all companywide expectations.
  • Upgrade company security by deploying next-generation Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
  • To enhance overall security introduced new security tools: DUO (MFA/SSO, desktop health), Crowdstrike, Csensors, Darktrace, DLP, Cisco ISE, InTune MDM.
  • Support Oracle Fusion, Salesforce, MS365, IBM LSF, FlexNet, ETX, ServiceNow, SIEM, as well as other software packages ManageEngine tools, Jira, Confluence, Monday.com, Slack, Cisco Meraki Dashboard, Panorama (Palo Alto Net next-gen firewalls) deployed on-premise or cloud, AWS, Azure.
  • Manage contractors access by using VDIs built on the Azure cloud.
  • Worked on the SOX and NIST compliance; preparing CMMC v 2.0.
  • Built Disaster Recovery site on the AWS network/cloud.

Senior Vice President - IT Infrastructure

GIBSON OVERSEAS
Los Angeles, California
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Directly responsible for managing company's daily IT infrastructure operations, project management, security, staff training and development, vendor and business partner management, managing network deployment and upgrades, staff performance evaluation, and handling a wide variety of special projects.
  • Oversees a companywide infrastructure upgrade plan spanning 18 months, including replacing or upgrading network equipment, desktops, and eliminating redundant network equipment.
  • Designs, develops, and maintains ERP systems based on Oracle EBS, and incorporates viable E-commerce cloud solutions for B2B and B2C (DTC/dropship) customer relationships.
  • Strategizes for all operational aspects of current and future technologies of the business, and oversees all operations for IT and EDI departments.
  • Successfully completed Oracle EBS and Agile migration to Oracle Fusion (SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environment - Cloud), ERP, PLM, CPQ, and WMS.
  • Manages network deployment and upgrades (LAN/WAN): hybrid on premise/Cloud, wire, Wi-Fi, VoIP, VPN, security devices, and policies (enterprise-class Cisco hardware).
  • Has managed an IT infrastructure operation that has consistently met all companywide expectations.

Director - Global IT Operations

TDK/INVENSENSE, INC.
San Jose, CA
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for overseeing global IT operations, infrastructure development, policy and procedural development, enterprise-wide change management, budget planning and administration, cost control, vendor sourcing and evaluation, vendor management, escalation management, and staff performance evaluation.
  • Instituted new policies, procedures, and IT infrastructure operations, and incorporated enterprise-wide change management, cloud computing, and innovative technology tools.
  • Instrumental in preparing the company for IPO, navigated mergers and acquisitions of several key divisions, and seamlessly on boarded new technology which simplified and streamlined operations.
  • Reduced information-sharing expenses by moving cloud environment and transitioning operations to cloud computing within key functions.
  • Consolidated and automated many applications and directories, which significantly reduced operating costs.

Director- IT Operations

BROADCOM/NETLOGIC MICROSYSTEMS
San Jose, California
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Responsible for managing daily information technology operations, strategic plan development, budget administration, staff training and supervision, risk identification and remediation, new technology evaluation, staff performance evaluation, and other related assignments.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to design and implement companywide IT strategic plans, budgetary oversight, and 24/7 support of systems support and operations.
  • Identified risk throughout organization, and formulated a strategy which reduced or eliminated risk to the company's projects and business ventures.
  • Prepared scalability through the development of internal resources, as well as maintaining partnerships with third parties to enhance IT infrastructure and operations.

Global IT Manager

VERAZ NETWORKS
San Jose, California
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for managing daily global IT operations, coordinating application delivery, and overseeing data center operations, budget forecasting and administration, reviewing organizational financial performance, and other information technology-related functions.

Director - IT

QuickLogic
01.2005 - 01.2007

Director - IT Operations

NeoPhotonics/Lightconnect, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2005

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Bucharest

Skills

  • Oracle EBS/Cloud

  • AWS

  • Azure

  • G-Suite

  • MS Dynamics AX

  • SAP

  • Hyperion

  • Agile

  • SalesForce

  • PLM

  • HRM

  • MRP

  • JDA

  • VMW

  • Hyper-V

  • VoIP

  • BCP/DR

  • SOX

  • SOX-J

  • ITIL

  • CMR

  • CFR21 Part 11

  • Cisco Routers/Switches

  • Cisco Meraki

  • COMPAQ

  • SUN

  • EMC

  • DELL

  • NetApp FAS

  • Juniper-Netscreen

  • Palo Alto Networks

  • DarkTrace

  • CrowdStrike

  • UNIX

  • LINUX

  • Windows

  • Ontap

  • Data Synapse

  • Crystal Reports

  • Oracle ERP

  • MES

  • SalesForce

  • VMWare

  • JMP

  • SharePoint Server

  • WebMethods

  • WebLogic

  • Citrix

  • Cadence

  • SolidWorks

  • MathLib

  • MathWorks

  • L-edit

  • ETX

Certification

Security Essentials - SANS Institute GIAC

Timeline

Senior Director - IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

SiTime
04.2021 - Current

Senior Vice President - IT Infrastructure

GIBSON OVERSEAS
01.2015 - 01.2020

Director - Global IT Operations

TDK/INVENSENSE, INC.
01.2010 - 01.2015

Director- IT Operations

BROADCOM/NETLOGIC MICROSYSTEMS
01.2008 - 01.2010

Global IT Manager

VERAZ NETWORKS
01.2007 - 01.2008

Director - IT

QuickLogic
01.2005 - 01.2007

Director - IT Operations

NeoPhotonics/Lightconnect, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2005

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Bucharest

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