Karthik Varma

Manager – IT Operations | ITIL 4 Certified | Kepner-Tregoe Certified | MBA in Project Management | Prompt Engineering | Agile Scrum Master | IT Operations, Danske Bank | Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

I'm a dedicated and results-oriented Manager in IT Operations with a proven track record of driving excellence in IT operations. Currently, I lead the IT operations team for Danske Bank, where I leverage my ITIL4 certification to ensure streamlined processes and top-tier user support.

Experience

  • Manager- IT Operations at Infosys
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Lead and mentor a team of 40 engineers, including team leads and SMEs, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Manage daily IT operations, ensuring timely and effective resolution of incidents and service requests. Monitor and analyze ServiceDesk volumes, identifying trends and implementing strategies to optimize performance. Drive the team to focus on quality, ensuring adherence to SLAs and delivering exceptional end user service. Collaborate with the IBM team to initiate Danske Bank's AI journey, integrating AI solutions into IT operations. Successfully handle and execute multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery and minimal disruption to operations. Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the IT ServiceDesk. Regularly review and update operational procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Mentor interns and provide dedicated support to team members, facilitating their professional growth and skill development. Manage relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their requirements and expectations are met. Oversee vendor management, negotiating contracts and ensuring service levels are maintained. Demonstrate a strong work ethic, going above and beyond to deliver exceptional results. Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges. Maintain excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.

  • Danske IT and Support Services India Pvt Ltd (2 yrs 5 mos)
    • Leader of Team
      Sep 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr

    • IT End user Engineer, Chief
      Apr 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Senior Technical Support Consultant at Telligent Support LLP
    Sep 2019 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Product Specialist at Starmark Software
    Apr 2018 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Process Associate at Altisource
    Apr 2015 - Apr 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo