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Sanjeev Bepat

Group Head of ICT Infrastructure Operations Management, ICT Governance, Risk, Compliance , Security, Architectures, IT GRC, Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, Operational Technology, Cybersecurity,
Johannesburg,Gauteng

Summary

A seasoned ICT Manager- Group Head of Infrastructure Operations with a distinguished career spanning 27 years at Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Limited, a global mining company with operations in Australia, Peru, Chile, Ghana, and South Africa. Possesses strong business acumen and technical expertise, coupled with strategic thinking and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and lead digital transformation initiatives. Proven track record in overseeing and managing complex, large-scale IT projects, from planning and development to implementation. Expertise in cloud strategy execution, including hybrid cloud and multi-cloud migration implementations (AWS, M365 , Azure) of critical IT infrastructure, systems, and applications across multiple regions. Extensive experience in strategic and enterprise planning, capacity and cost projections, and financial management, ensuring optimization of investments for business value. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development, actively participating in programs and workshops to stay abreast of the latest technologies and best practices.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Consultant IT Govern., Risk, Compliance

World Wide Industrial and Systems Engineers (WWISE)
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed customized plans to address clients'' specific needs and goals, resulting in successful project implementations.

ICT Manager (EL) - Group Head of Infrastructure Operations

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Limited
03.2016 - 11.2023
  • Company Overview: A global mining company with operations in Australia, Peru, Chile, Ghana, and South Africa
  • Strengthened clients' security postures and ensured alignment with global standards by directing IT governance, risk, and compliance strategies
  • Optimized business continuity for various organizations through the design and execution of enterprise-wide cybersecurity and digital transformation strategies
  • Enabled clients to achieve conformance with international standards by guiding them through ISO certification readiness processes
  • Completed notable projects for clients such as Teraco, A4 Consulting and Advisory, FBC Bank in Zimbabwe, and FNB Data Centre
  • Migrated 5000+ users from on-premises to the cloud
  • Achieved 12% saving on operational expenditure every 2 years through infrastructure upgrades
  • Improved employee productivity by 7.5% through IT/OT convergence
  • Reduced cyber security events by 66% through email filtering and firewall updates
  • Reduced simulation incidents by 12% through phishing awareness programs
  • A global mining company with operations in Australia, Peru, Chile, Ghana, and South Africa

Unit Manager ICT Systems (DU)

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Limited
08.2007 - 02.2016

Snr IT Systems Administrator - Site Manager

Integr8 IT
06.2006 - 07.2007

IT Specialist - Systems Engineer

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Limited
09.1999 - 05.2006

Engineering Learnership - Electrical Eng. Apprentice

Gold Fields Training Services
03.1996 - 08.1999

Education

N3 - Electrical Engineering

Krugersdorp Technical College
Krugersdorp

Information Systems 1 - Information Systems

Technikon SA

Information Systems 1 - Information Systems

Technikon SA

Diploma - Business Analysis

Factually Training Institute
Johannesburg
2009.04 - 2009.09

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Architecture
  • Automation and Orchestration
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Budget Management
  • Business Acumen
  • Business Alignment
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Resilience
  • Capacity Planning
  • Change Management
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Computing Expertise
  • Cloud-First Strategy
  • Cloud Strategy
  • Cloud Strategy Execution
  • COBIT 5
  • Communication
  • Compliance
  • Compliance Audit
  • Consulting
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Cost Projections
  • Cross-Cultural Management
  • Customer Care
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Privacy
  • Data Privacy and Protection
  • Data Protection
  • Digital Transformation
  • Digital Transformation Strategy
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Emergency Response
  • Enterprise Planning
  • Finance
  • Finance for Non-Financial Managers
  • Financial Management
  • First Aid - Emergency Level One
  • Global Team Leadership
  • Hybrid Cloud
  • ICT Governance
  • ICT Infrastructure & Operations
  • ICT Manager
  • Industry-Specific Regulations
  • Information Security
  • Infrastructure and Operations Management
  • Infrastructure Operations
  • Innovation
  • ISO 22301
  • ISO 27001
  • ISO 31000
  • ISO Experts
  • IT GRC Consultant
  • ITIL
  • ITIL 4
  • IT Service Management

Certification

  • SOX Compliance, 09/2024, Present
  • ISO Experts, 03/2023, Present
  • AWS Cloud Audit Academy-Cloud Agnostic, 03/2023, Present
  • Job Roles in the Cloud, 02/2023, Present
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials, 02/2023, Present
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework Certification, 05/2022, Present
  • COBIT 5 Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies Training Course, 09/2017, Present
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), 09/2012, Present
  • Diploma in Business Analysis, 04/2011, 09/2009
  • Finance for Non-Financial Managers (NQF Level 7), 08/2009, 08/2009
  • First Aid - Emergency Level One, 05/2009, 05/2009
  • Mining for non-Miners, 02/2009, Present
  • ITIL Certification- Foundation, 05/2005,06/2005
  • Customer Care, 09/2004, Present
  • N+ Networking Certification, 08/2004, Present
  • ILM Leadership Management Certification, 04/2004, 04/2004
  • PRINCE2 Certification, 07/2023, 07/2023
  • King IV Advanced Certification, 10/2021, 10/2021
  • ISO27001 : 2013 Lead Auditor Course, 09/2018, 09/2018
  • ISO/IEC 27001 : 2013 Lead Implementor, 07/2018, 07/2018
  • ITIL 4 - IT Service Management, 04/2018, 04/2018
  • PLC's Basic & Advanced Course, 10/1999, 12/1999

Awards And Scholarships

  • Kloof Gold Mine Environmental Representative for 2005, 01/2005
  • Advanced Engineering Apprentice of the block in 1997, 01/1997

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