Deepak Nair

Head of Global Users and IT Infra Division (APAC & Middle-East)

Singapore

About

As Head of User and IT Infrastructure Division at TotalEnergies, I am committed to coaching, empowering, and inspiring my team. We are passionate about delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions that drive business excellence 🔹 Leading IT Infrastructure Across Asia-Pacific & Middle East: I currently oversee the Users & Infra Division, comprising multiple squads managing WAN, LAN, Network & Telecom Security, Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, etc.), Servers & Databases, ERP, Data Centers, IT Project Portfolios and Product Owners. 🔹 Leading the APAC AI Club to ideate, design and deliver practical AI solutions that create measurable value across IT and business functions. 🔹 15+ Years of deep domain experience in IT and the Energy industry: I am proficient in both upstream and downstream business processes. My expertise spans Strategy & Planning, Team Management, IT Service & Delivery Management, Vendor & Product Management and Project Leadership - including SAP implementation and SAP functional knowledge across various domains 🔹 Proven Success in Program & Project Management: As a Senior Program Manager, I have successfully led 20+ multi-million Euros IT programs across Infrastructure, Telecom, Network, Cloud, Cybersecurity, SaaS, Machine Learning, SAP and more by managing and coordinating diverse teams across global regions 🔹 SAP Project Leadership: I have spearheaded many end-to-end SAP project deliveries, including Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Banking & Treasury solutions, Technical Upgrades and S/4 HANA study 🔹 Strong Academic Foundation & Certifications: I hold an MBA in Finance and an Engineering Degree in Computer Science, alongside key certifications: ✅ Strategic Leadership in AI with Singapore Management University ✅ PRINCE2® (Project Management) ✅ Scaled Agile (SAFe5) Scrum-Master ✅ AgilePM® (DSDM) ✅ Digital Product Management (Virginia University) ✅ Financial Markets (Yale University) and more 🔹 Global Experience: Currently based in Singapore (APME HQ), I previously worked at TotalEnergies' Global HQ in Paris. Before joining TotalEnergies, I was an SAP Consultant at Accenture India, specializing in implementation and support. Beyond my professional journey, I am deeply passionate about building an innovative team culture, driving fresh perspectives, and fostering adaptability and empathy. I am also an enthusiastic explorer of AI, Quantum computing and Blockchain. Let’s connect and collaborate!

Experience

  • TotalEnergies (12 yrs 11 mos)
    • Head of Global UIF Division (APAC & Middle-East)
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Leading the User and Infrastructure Division for APAC & Middle-East affiliates, comprising of 12 Teams managing WAN, Network Security, Cloud Services, Servers & DB, AD and Domain Controller, SCCM and Intunes, O365 and Generative AI (copilot), Application Packaging, Obsolescence Management, Data Centers and Affiliate Support services for the region

    • Head of ITF Division (APAC & Middle-East)
      Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Leading the TGITS APAC & ME Infrastructure Division comprising of 6 Departments managing WAN, LAN, Network Security, Cloud Services, Servers & DB, Data Centers and Affiliate Support services for the APME region

    • Senior Program Manager (TGITS, Singapore)
      Aug 2020 - Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Roles and Responsibilities: o Managing large and complex global IT projects & programs (multi-domain) with portfolio value up to 5 million Euros across multiple geographic zones o Anticipate fast moving business evolutions, keep a keen eye on market context and stay updated with relevant technology changes o Lead the project team and provide clear direction to meet the common project objective and understand the project's priority in the portfolio o Engaging with senior management and CXOs on a regular basis to drive group's IT strategy and ensure alignment with global delivery partners o Help the project team translate business requirements from a business case into a technical and budgetary proposal thereby performing solution analysis, design & cost analysis and making equipment recommendations o Provide mentorship and technical leadership to teammates, ensuring good governance, best practices and knowledge transfer o Provide multi-domain solutions, budgetary and operational recommendations to the business units o Taking ownership of end to end delivery of projects within scope, on time and within budget and facilitate proper change management with various business units

  • Accenture (Hyderabad, India)
    • SAP Finance & Controlling Consultant
      Jul 2011 - Jul 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      - Worked for TotalEnergies on Finance and Controlling module of SAP,with expertise on the CO module. - Has worked on, Account receivable (Credit & Cash sales flow), General Controlling (COPA, PCA, etc), Project Systems, Report Painter and Writer, Price Chain & Transfer Prices, Authorization for the SAP key users, General Ledger & Asset Accounting, Plant Creation, Stock Valuation (Refinery Maintenance), Integration of SAP Modules (FI-SD, FI-MM), Automatic Payment Program, Asset Accounting, etc. - Efficient in handling real time issues in production environment, skilled in team and third party co-ordination due to the diverse nature of work and good understanding of business process. - Has the experience of spearheading the Year End Closing activity for 2011 and 2012 from SAP FI-CO domain for all affiliates in Template Europe scope.

    • Associate Software Engineer (SAP)
      Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo

      - Has worked for TotalEnergies on ABAP tickets as well as Production Monitoring Tickets of various domains. - Has worked on various ABAP reports, smart forms, interfaces, LSMWs, etc. - Skilled in debugging the code and handling real time scenario related issues. - Has actively participated in the Year End Closing activities of 2010 from FI-CO domain as a techno functional.

  • Web Designing (Internship) at Q-Bit Systems Ltd.
    Apr 2009 - Jul 2009 · 4 mos

    Did internship as a web developer (ASP.NET) as a part of Corporate & Industrial Training. Also worked on client data analysis, market research, E- commerce and MS SQL configuration.