Parag Desai
About Parag Desai
Parag Desai is the General Manager of IT Infrastructure at QuEST Global in Bangalore, with over 23 years of experience in IT infrastructure management.
Title and Current Role
Parag Desai currently serves as the General Manager, IT - Infrastructure at QuEST Global in Bangalore. In this capacity, he oversees comprehensive IT infrastructure management, focusing on strategic planning and development. His responsibilities include leading technology initiatives, managing IT budgets, and ensuring the seamless integration of IT systems within the organization.
Previous Experience at NTT DATA Services
From 1999 to 2019, Parag Desai worked at NTT DATA Services in Bangalore, India, where he held the position of Vice President - Corp IT, Infrastructure. During his 20-year tenure, he was instrumental in planning and managing IT budgets, rolling out enterprise solutions, and overseeing the IT integration of acquired businesses. His role involved leading teams, ensuring robust IT infrastructure, and managing both offshore and onshore centers.
Early Career at Rolta India Limited
Between 1996 and 1999, Parag Desai worked as a Senior System Executive at Rolta India Limited. In this role, he was responsible for managing and executing various IT infrastructure projects. His work during this period laid the foundation for his extensive career in IT management.
Education and Professional Development
Parag Desai pursued Executive General Management Program (EGMP) at IIM Bangalore from 2012 to 2013, enriching his management skills. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree from RKNEC, earned between 1991 and 1995. Additionally, he completed his high school education at Hadas High School from 1983 to 1988. His academic background equips him with a solid foundation in both engineering and management.
IT Infrastructure Expertise and Skills
With over 23 years of experience, Parag Desai excels in IT infrastructure management, encompassing IT planning, project management, and enterprise security management. He specializes in data center management, server, storage, network, and telecom technologies. He has successfully created and managed global data centers and is adept at forming high-performing teams. Parag is also skilled in transitioning Technical Servicedesks and Network Operations Centers (NOC), and executing complex infrastructure projects within time, quality, and budget constraints.