Niraj Pandey
About Niraj Pandey
Niraj Pandey serves as the Associate Vice President of IT at Sinch, where he oversees IT infrastructure and operations across the Asia Pacific region. He has extensive experience in IT management, cloud operations, and business continuity planning.
Work at Sinch
Niraj Pandey currently serves as the Associate Vice President of IT at Sinch, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees IT infrastructure and operations across the Asia Pacific region, with a strong emphasis on data centers and global IT operations. His responsibilities include managing IT network and security, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards, and conducting audits. He also plays a crucial role in business continuity planning and disaster recovery, ensuring seamless operations during disruptions.
Education and Expertise
Niraj Pandey has a solid educational background, having studied at ESCP Business School where he focused on Strategic Innovation and Design Thinking, achieving credentials in Innovation Management and Digital Transformation in 2018. He also holds an MBA (PGDM) from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, where he studied IT Administration and Management as well as Strategic Management from 2017 to 2019. His education equips him with the skills necessary for effective leadership in IT operations.
Background
Before joining Sinch, Niraj Pandey held various positions that contributed to his extensive experience in IT infrastructure and operations. He worked at Barco for 14 years, initially as Manager IT - APAC Infra & Operations and later as Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations - Asia Pacific. His tenure at Barco spanned from 2001 to 2021, during which he developed expertise in managing IT services and operations across the region.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Niraj Pandey has been involved in several key initiatives, including process improvement and IT integration during mergers and acquisitions. His leadership in cloud operations, particularly focusing on AWS infrastructure, has been instrumental in optimizing service and support. Additionally, he manages vendor relationships and cross-cultural teams, enhancing IT service delivery and support across diverse environments.