Arun Chakladar
About Arun Chakladar
Arun Chakladar serves as the Senior Director of IT at Metrolink in Los Angeles, CA, where he has worked since 2014. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and has extensive experience in IT management across various organizations, including Belkin International and Deloitte Consulting.
Work at Metrolink Trains
Arun Chakladar has been serving as the Senior Director of IT at Metrolink since 2014. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing various IT initiatives and managing a significant annual budget exceeding $10 million. His responsibilities include managing applications, infrastructure, and help-desk functions. Prior to his current position, he worked as the Director of IT - Business Systems at Metrolink from 2011 to 2014, where he contributed to the development and deployment of a comprehensive Disaster Recovery strategy.
Education and Expertise
Arun Chakladar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern California, which he completed in 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and a Master of Science (MS) in Physics from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. Additionally, he has been studying at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and its implications for business strategy since 2020.
Professional Background
Arun Chakladar has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. He worked at Belkin International as Director of IT - Enterprise Applications from 2005 to 2010. He also held positions at Toyota Financial Services as a Project Manager for a brief period in 2011, and at The Walt Disney Company as Team Lead - Data Warehouse from 1993 to 1996. His earlier experience includes working as a Technical Project Manager at American Honda Motor Company, Inc. and as a Senior Manager at Deloitte Consulting from 1996 to 2003.
Achievements in IT Initiatives
Throughout his career, Arun Chakladar has led significant IT initiatives. He managed the deployment of Office 365 and the rollout of Windows 10, along with AirWatch Mobile Device Management (MDM). He has delivered three mobile applications as part of IT initiatives and established infrastructure for a new headquarters and a secondary data center in Las Vegas. Additionally, he has conducted cybersecurity initiatives, including penetration testing and vulnerability analysis, and integrated over 12 applications to enhance information use through dashboards and reporting.
Community and Educational Involvement
Arun Chakladar's educational journey began at Hutchings High School & Junior College and continued at Kendriya Vidyalaya AMC Center in Lucknow. His commitment to education is evident through his ongoing studies at prestigious institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His academic background in engineering and business, combined with his extensive professional experience, positions him as a knowledgeable leader in the IT field.