Vivek Patel - Independent Advisor

Q: Where is Vivek based?

Vivek is based in Mumbai, India and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Vivek speak?

Vivek speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), English (Advanced), Marathi (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Vivek have?

Vivek has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Vivek has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months . Note that Vivek may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Vivek's latest experience?

Vivek's most recent position is Independent Advisor at The Revolver Club .

Q: What companies has Vivek worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Vivek has worked for The Revolver Club , Ideaforge Technology Ltd. , and NITCO Ltd. .

Q: Which industries is Vivek most experienced in?

Vivek is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Banking and Finance . Vivek also has some experience in Energy , Pharmaceutical , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Vivek most experienced in?

Vivek is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Marketing . Vivek also has some experience in Sales , Production , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Vivek worked in recently?

Vivek has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Manufacturing , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Vivek worked in recently?

Vivek has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Production , and Quality Assurance .

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Mumbai, India

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Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

1 year

Independent Advisor

The Revolver Club

AI-driven sales automations: Dynamic pricing, promotion, and discount engines to accelerate sell-through and improve margins
AI marketing automations: Chatbots, configurators, and automated Email/WhatsApp campaigns for personalization and conversion
AI-driven inventory automations: Fast / Slow / Dead classification, demand forecasting, and automated PO recommendations to optimize inventory turns and availability
AI-driven operations automations: Built intelligent lead scoring, assignment, service workflows, SLA monitoring, escalations, and real-time notifications to improve efficiency and response times
ERP-driven enterprise automations: Implemented ERP-grade finance, inventory, taxation, payroll, and compliance systems with automated controls, reconciliations, and audit-ready processes
Investor-grade MIS & decision frameworks: Designed board- and investor-ready dashboards and KPIs (CLV, CAC, inventory turnover, DSO, EBITDA, cash-to-cash) to improve transparency, governance, and investor confidence

Jan 2023 - Jul 2025

2 years 7 months

Head – IT

Ideaforge Technology Ltd.

Spearheaded the digital core with SAP Business One (Boyum) across MRP, production, and QC
Led the design and deployment of a complete deal management platform including a product configurator for custom UAV builds, channel partner & distributor portals, and an integrated service portal for post-sales support
Architected an indigenous tech stack integrating SAP, Zoho, and custom platforms
Established IT security and compliance aligned to ISO 27001, ISO 12207, AS9001, DFARS, and SEBI cybersecurity standards
Oversaw IT due diligence and readiness for IPO listing and regulatory scrutiny

Dec 2020 - Dec 2022

2 years 1 month

Head – IT

NITCO Ltd.

Executed full-stack SAP ERP modernization from ECC to S/4HANA Rise integrated with Salesforce CRM
Implemented de-risked IT operations and governance in line with ISO 27001
Rolled out an AR-enabled e-commerce and marketplace platform with UI/UX overhaul achieving 99% uptime while reducing annual IT OpEx by 30%
Supported promoter-level digital investment pitches and strategic funding decisions

Dec 2017 - Dec 2020

3 years 1 month

Business Development Manager | Enterprise Architect | Digital Transformation Advisor

VACS Technologies

Collaborated with marketing, presales, consulting, and delivery teams to refine GTM messaging, build case studies, and create industry-specific use cases
Identified and qualified opportunities across manufacturing, retail, and pharma for digital transformation, CRM, and ERP solutions
Engaged CXOs to understand business gaps, security posture, digital maturity, and enterprise system requirements
Converted discovery insights into qualified transformation opportunities across SAP, CRM, and FSM
Supported preparation of proposals, solution decks, statements of work, RFP/RFI responses, and vendor onboarding documents
Coordinated demos and PoCs for ERP cybersecurity tools, CRM, and service modules articulating ROI, compliance benefits, and operational impact
Maintained and nurtured early-stage prospects and active accounts through structured follow-ups and value-based engagement
Identified upsell and cross-sell opportunities for managed services
Tracked Indian ERP, digital transformation, and cybersecurity market trends, regulatory updates, and competitor offerings

Jan 2013 - Dec 2017

5 years

Solution Architect | SAP, Enterprise Applications

Accenture / Capgemini

Managed SAP and enterprise infrastructure at IL&FS and implemented GRC, GST, and business continuity compliance (BCP)
Delivered global SAP decommissioning and migration projects for Invista and Georgia Pacific (Koch Industries)
Honored with awards for project excellence and strategic customer impact

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

4 years

Hybrid

IT System Engineer | IT Infrastructure & Enterprise Application Administrator

Wind World India

Managed SAP and other enterprise application infrastructure
Delivered data center migration from on-premise to hybrid environments (colocation and cloud)
Set up business continuity practice for all production environments

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Energy, Pharmaceutical, and Retail.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Energy

Pharmaceutical

Retail

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Marketing, Sales, Production, and Quality Assurance.

Information Technology

Project Management

Marketing

Sales

Production

Quality Assurance

Summary

Accomplished IT and Digital Strategy Leader with 15+ years of experience advising boards, promoters, and CXOs on aligning enterprise technology with business strategy. Adept at building digital-first organizations through SAP transformation, AI driven business workflows & analytics, secure IT infrastructure, and compliance-driven governance

As a Head of IT Department and enterprise architect, I’ve led multi-industry transformations— digitizing supply chains, modernizing ERP landscapes, designing customer-centric platforms, and enabling IPO-readiness. I specialize in business automation and analytics, managing technology risk, ensuring compliance with global standards and architecting scalable tech ecosystems for growth

My experience also spans Business Development, where I have driven enterprise GTM strategy, CXO engagement, pipeline development, and solution positioning for ERP, CRM, cybersecurity, and digital transformation programs

Skills

Cio Advisory
Board-Level It Strategy
Digital Transformation & Business Process Redesign
Ai Automations & Decision Engines | Sales, Inventory, Finance, Crm & Service
Erp Modernization | Sap S/4hana, Business One, Btp
Customer Experience Design | E-Comm, Ar/Vr, Crm
Omni-Channel Enablement | Marketing Tools, Product Configurators, Portals
Governance, Risk & Compliance (Iso27001, Soc1/2, Nist)
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Frameworks
Business Continuity Management & Resilience (Bcp, Dr)
It Infrastructure Planning | Cloud & Hybrid
Vendor Strategy | Cost Optimization | Stakeholder Management
Erp & Crm: Sap S/4hana, Sap Business One, Tally, Ariba, Btp, Salesforce, Zoho Crm
Marketing & Growth Tools: Ai Automation, Campaign Management, Seo/Sem, Social, Email & Whatsapp Integrations
Compliance & Governance: Defense It Security (Dfras), Soc1/Soc2, Bcms, Gdpr, Dpdp, Iso 27001, Iso 12207
Cybersecurity: Edr, Xdr, Irm, Dlp, Vpn, Iam, Sso, Insider Trading Surveillance
Architecture & Infra: Cloud/Hybrid Datacenters, Vmware, Nutanix, Disaster Recovery
Cloud Platforms & Services: Iaas, Paas, Saas, Containers, Virtualization, Identity, Networking, Monitoring, Cost Governance
Process Digitization: Order To Cash, Procure To Pay, Hire To Retire, Record To Report
Platforms: Ar/Vr, Ui/Ux, E-Commerce Portals, Service Integrations
Backup & Db: Netbackup, Commvault, Oracle, Hana, Mssql

Languages

Hindi

Native

English

Advanced

Marathi

Advanced

Education

NMIMS

MBA, Information Systems · Information Systems · Mumbai, India · Gold Medalist, Dean’s List

Mumbai University

B.E., Electronics & Telecom · Electronics & Telecom · Mumbai, India

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Manufacturing 10 y

Avg length 2 y 11 m

Longest experience 4 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Independent Advisor, Head – IT, Business Development Manager | Enterprise Architect | Digital Transformation Advisor

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Vivek is based in Mumbai, India and prefers 100% remote projects.

Vivek speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), English (Advanced), Marathi (Advanced).

Vivek has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Vivek has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Vivek may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Vivek would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Advisor, Head – IT, Business Development Manager | Enterprise Architect | Digital Transformation Advisor.

Vivek's most recent position is Independent Advisor at The Revolver Club.

In recent years, Vivek has worked for The Revolver Club, Ideaforge Technology Ltd., and NITCO Ltd..

Vivek is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance. Vivek also has some experience in Energy, Pharmaceutical, and Retail.

Vivek is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Marketing. Vivek also has some experience in Sales, Production, and Quality Assurance.

Vivek has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, and Information Technology.

Vivek has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Production, and Quality Assurance.

Vivek holds a Master in Information Systems from NMIMS and a Bachelor in Electronics & Telecom from Mumbai University.

Vivek is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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