Harpreet Ahluwalia

Strategic and visionary IT leader with over 16 years of progressive experience directing enterprise-level technology operations, infrastructure, and information management in complex public sectors and educational environments. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, implementing secure and scalable IT systems, and aligning technology strategies with organizational goals. Proven track record in managing multimillion-dollar budgets, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, student information systems, and data governance.

A systems thinker with deep commitment to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

IT Administrator - Safety Training - Sherwood Park, AB

(2022-03)

• Provide strategic oversight for IT infrastructure supporting business operations and technology services.
• Lead systems planning, acquisition, and deployment of hardware/software for training and compliance.
• Spearhead process automation initiatives, improving organizational workflows and information handling.
• Manage enterprise data reporting for performance insights and decision-making.

Consultant IT (Covid Management) - Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, India - Punjab, India

(2020-02 - 2022-01)

• Directed implementation of province-wide COVID-19 data systems for test tracking, contact tracing, and reporting.
• Automated critical workflows, enhancing response speed and information accuracy during public health emergencies.
• Led cross-agency collaboration as the Nodal Officer for IT, ensuring secure and efficient information exchange.
• Applied geospatial analytics for case monitoring and public health planning.

System Analyst - Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, India - Punjab, India

(2009-12 - 2020-01)

• Managed enterprise application development and IT operations across 22+ districts and multiple health initiatives.
• Led strategic planning, budget management, and governance of technology projects supporting public health.
• Oversaw infrastructure support, procurement, and security of department-wide systems and records.
• Developed and maintained GIS databases and other health informatics tools for strategic decision support.
• Ensured compliance with national information security, privacy (RTI), and data governance standards.

Programmer - Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, India - Punjab, India

(2009-02 - 2009-12)

Software Consultant - Access InfoTech Pvt. Ltd - Chandigarh, Punjab, India

(2008-02 - 2009-01)

Programmer - Probizz Solutions - Chandigarh, Punjab, India

(2007-01 - 2008-02)

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications - Punjabi University, Patiala, India (2004-04 - 2007-05)

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Applications - Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, India (2001-04 - 2004-03)