Jagadish Patil

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Leader with 19+ years of experience driving IT/OT transformation across enterprises and manufacturing environments. Led cross-functional IT/OT teams and collaborated with global, regional, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and business-aligned IT services. Drove execution of complex infrastructure and security initiatives by combining hands-on technical understanding with structured project leadership, stakeholder coordination, and vendor governance.

Extensive experience in Digital Manufacturing including Digital Twin, MES, EV programs and battery manufacturing line enablement. Leveraging AI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT for automation, analytics, reporting and decision support. Managing 15-member cross-functional teams across Infrastructure, Security, OT and vendor ecosystems.

Lead Domain Architect - Fujitsu Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.

(2024-01)

• Managed enterprise IT infrastructure and security operations across multi-site environments, covering network, data centre, cloud, service desk, ServiceNow ITSM, and outsourced ICT services.
• Delivered ₹2.5 Cr OPEX savings via MPLS removal / SASE based Cloud migration.
• Avoided ₹2 Cr cost escalation through AVD migration and Citrix cost avoidance.
• Saved ₹1 Cr via firewall optimization and cloud-aligned security architecture.
• Reduced cost by 20% and improved operational efficiency by 35%.
• Spearheaded centralized Global IT Service Desk, NOC & SOC transformation, enabling 24×7 operational model and delivering ~₹1 Cr operational savings.
• Deployed Log360 SIEM across 7 locations; enabled proactive monitoring and RCA-based resolution.
• Deployed Manage Engine OPM, EPC for monitoring & Patch management resulting in real-time monitoring, standard process controls, compliance achievements & continuous improvement.
• Directed cybersecurity and resilience programs including vulnerability management, threat response, backup strategy, disaster recovery readiness, and enterprise risk mitigation.
• Automated reporting & analytics; applied AI-assisted incident triage and log insights.
• Explored AI-based log monitoring, anomaly detection and operational insights.
• Managing 15 engineers across India & Global infrastructure and security teams
• Coordinated with global and local stakeholders for operational governance and project execution
• Mentored engineering and operations teams on cloud modernization, cybersecurity governance, and operational excellence
• Handled project governance, resource planning, stakeholder management, and operational delivery execution

OT Security Manager (PISO) - Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

(2022-12 - 2024-08)

• Develop, manage, and enforce policies that ensure compliance with industry frameworks, such as IEC 62443 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Coordinate with the outsourced SOC for OT network monitoring, alert handling, and incident response
• Supported centralized NOC/SOC setup using SolarWinds and Claroty for infrastructure monitoring and passive OT asset visibility across manufacturing environments.
• Identify, prioritize, and mitigate vulnerabilities in ICS/PLC/DCS environments
• Managed CAPEX/OPEX planning, vendor governance, technology evaluation, and cost optimization initiatives to deliver secure, scalable, and business-aligned IT services.
• Supported Mahindra Born Electric (EV) program launch: Provisioned underlying IT infrastructure to support seamless Manufacturing Execution System (MES) integration and factory readiness.
• Played key role in Battery production line IT/OT setup, secure connectivity, system integration and deployment readiness.
• Worked on Rockwell MES implementation including application flow understanding, production lifecycle mapping and infrastructure readiness for MES deployment.
• Provided end-to-end lifecycle support: Application → Infra → Deployment → Rollout.
• Strengthened plant security posture through network segmentation, endpoint protection and infrastructure hardening.
• Improved uptime, operational resilience and reduced cyber risk exposure across plant environments.
• Enhanced monitoring, incident response and system reliability.

Manager – Network - Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.

(2017-09 - 2022-12)

• Delivered 30% CAPEX reduction (~₹1 Cr annually) and achieved 25% manpower optimization.
• In-depth understanding of shopfloor IT/OT environment the protocols: Modbus, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA
• Translated business, regional, and global IT objectives into infrastructure roadmaps, governance frameworks, technical standards, and execution plans.
• Proven expertise in hardening OT systems, designing secure network architecture, and configuring security devices
• Designed & deployed Metro links between Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) and Mumbai.
• Built centralized gateway architecture for Internet breakout, corporate access and global reliability.
• Knowledge of network security fundamentals and infrastructure management (switches, access points, structured cabling, etc.)
• Played key role in India 2.0 strategy. Translated business requirements into BRD, coordinated cross-functional delivery and ensured timely plant readiness for car production.
• Result: significant cost reduction, simplified architecture and improved global connectivity.
• Supported APAC IT infrastructure and Data Center operations for VW group companies through remote shift-based delivery from India.
• Provided DC services and operational support for MAN Trucks, SCANIA, VWITS Korea and VW APAC entities.
• Travelled to Germany and South Korea for onsite workshops, requirement discussions and support plan finalization.
• Implemented Zscaler Proxy and Aruba NAC; strengthened access governance and endpoint visibility.
• Delivered stable connectivity across plant environments and enabled business-critical applications with HA.

Senior Network Engineer - TATA Elxsi Ltd.

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

Associate Account Manager - Siemens Enterprise Comm. Pvt Ltd. (Progility)

(2011-01 - 2015-12)

Team Lead - Future Communication

(2006-01 - 2010-12)

MBA - Project Management

B.Sc - IT

Diploma - Computer Science