Sumeet Arora
About Sumeet Arora
Sumeet Arora is the Vice President of Information Technology at QuEST Global Engineering in Bangalore, with extensive experience in IT leadership roles across various companies.
Current Title and Role
Sumeet Arora is currently serving as the Vice President of Information Technology at QuEST Global Engineering based in Bangalore. In this strategic role, he is responsible for the IT infrastructure and enterprise applications for over 12,500 employees across 20 countries and 80 locations. His leadership is pivotal in enhancing the company's technology landscape.
Previous Experience in the Technology Sector
Before his current role, Sumeet Arora had an extensive career in the technology sector. He worked as a Freelance Consultant for six months in 2012 in Hyderabad, Telangana. Prior to that, he was the CIO - APAC & Leader of the India Development Centre for GE Water & Process Technologies from 2006 to 2011 in Hyderabad, India. His early career included roles such as IT Leader for Engineering & Commercial Systems at GE Aviation from 2004-2006, Program Manager at GE Global Research from 2000-2004, and Deputy Manager at TATA Technologies Ltd from 1991 to 2000.
Educational Background
Sumeet Arora's educational qualifications include an MBA with a specialization in Systems from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, which he completed between 1995 and 1997. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. He completed his schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya.
Key Achievements and Projects
Sumeet Arora has implemented a multi-year employee-centric application modernization strategy at QuEST Global Engineering, standardizing critical business processes and providing management with a one-click view of key business metrics. He also led the consolidation of multiple data centers, achieving 99.9% uptime and doubling system performance while enhancing cybersecurity. Additionally, he spearheaded the rollout of next-gen security tools with Zero Trust Architecture during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring secure access for the global workforce and maintaining revenue streams.
Impact on Business Growth Through Mergers and Acquisitions
Sumeet Arora played a crucial role in seven successful mergers and acquisitions at QuEST Global Engineering, which significantly contributed to the company's growth, resulting in a 33% increase in revenue over the last five years. His strategic insights and technical expertise have been vital in integrating new business units and streamlining operations.