Deepak Kumar
About Deepak Kumar
Deepak Kumar serves as the Associate Vice President of IT at Cvent, where he oversees enterprise-wide technology initiatives with a focus on cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Lucknow University and an MBA, and has extensive experience in IT management and strategic oversight across multiple regions.
Work at Cvent
Deepak Kumar currently serves as the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Information Technology at Cvent, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads strategic oversight for enterprise-wide technology initiatives, focusing on cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity. His responsibilities include implementing robust business continuity plans and ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO, PCI, and GDPR in IT governance. Kumar's previous tenure at Cvent as Senior Manager I.T. from 2006 to 2016 provided him with extensive experience in managing IT operations and projects.
Education and Expertise
Deepak Kumar holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from Lucknow University, where he studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Project Management from Sikkim Manipal University between 2011 and 2013. In 2015, he completed a program in Strategic IT Management for CIOs at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. Kumar also holds multiple certifications, including CISSP, AWS, Togaf, CCIE, CEH, PMP, and ITIL, which reflect his expertise in various IT domains.
Background
Deepak Kumar has a diverse professional background with significant experience in information technology. Before joining Cvent, he worked for ten years as Senior Manager I.T. in Gurgaon, India. His career has included international exposure, where he integrated and implemented large-scale projects across North America, Europe, and Asia. Kumar has established teams and architectures in competitive startup environments, showcasing his ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic settings.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Deepak Kumar has achieved notable milestones in the field of information technology. He has managed capital and operational expenditure budgets, strategizing IT infrastructure growth and leveraging SaaS cloud solutions. Kumar has driven automation through generative AI and robotic process automation (RPA), optimizing project outcomes. His commitment to IT excellence is demonstrated through his certifications and his passion for leveraging technology for business transformation and growth.