EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Visionary IT Executive and IIM Calcutta MBA graduate with 18+ years of progressive leadership. I am adept at driving large-scale digital transformation and fortifying enterprise security for multinational corporations. Proven leader leveraging AI/ML, IoT, Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) technologies to deliver significant top-line growth (30%+) and substantial cost efficiencies (₹5Cr+ annual savings).
Deep domain expertise includes:
- QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) & Cloud Restaurant: Led IT transformation for 450+ cloud kitchens across 10+ markets — scaling from 350+ to 450+ locations, driving operational efficiency through automation and IoT
- IoT & DOOH: Deployed IoT-based SWAT systems and Digital Out-of-Home solutions across 450+ locations for real-time monitoring and customer engagement
- Food Tech Ecosystem: Architected AI-driven food traceability systems, SAP S/4HANA migration, and real-time analytics platforms for 450+ cloud kitchens in 4+ countries
🔹 18+ Years · IIM Calcutta · CISM · AWS Certified
✅ ₹5Cr+ Savings · ✅ 30% Revenue Growth · ✅ 40% Risk Reduction · ✅ 100% Big 4 Compliance
✅ IoT · ✅ DOOH · ✅ QSR · ✅ Cloud Restaurant · ✅ AI/LLM · ✅ Zero Trust
CORE COMPETENCIES
🏛️ IT Leadership & Strategy95%
☁️ Cloud & Infrastructure (AWS/Azure)95%
🔒 Cybersecurity & Compliance90%
🤖 AI/ML & LLM Strategy85%
📱 IoT & DOOH (Digital Out-of-Home)88%
🍔 QSR & Cloud Restaurant Tech92%
💼 Digital Transformation88%
💰 Cloud FinOps & Cost Optimization92%
CAREER JOURNEY
InMobi
Sr. Systems Administrator
Feb 2007 - Dec 2011
🌱 Foundation in global IT
OLACabs
Sr. Manager IT Ops
Jul 2012 - Oct 2015
🚀 Scaling operations, 1500+ seats
Rebel Foods
Global AVP IT
Oct 2015 - Mar 2021
☁️ Cloud, IoT, DOOH, 450+ QSR kitchens
Rebel Foods
Global VP IT
Apr 2021 - Current
🏛️ AI/ML, QSR Digital Transformation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Vice President, IT & Infrastructure
Rebel Foods | Mumbai, India (Apr 2021 – Current)
QSR & Cloud Restaurant Industry
- Architected comprehensive cybersecurity transformation (ISO 27001, Zero Trust, XDR, MDR) for 450+ cloud kitchens
- Led enterprise-wide digital transformation with AI and IoT systems — 30% revenue growth across QSR operations
- Directed global SAP S/4HANA migration across 10+ markets — 35% faster reporting
- Pioneered AI/ML and LLMOps strategies (GPT-4, Mistral, RAG architectures) for food tech ecosystem
- Delivered ₹5Cr+ annual IT cost optimization through FinOps and vendor negotiations
- Achieved 100% Big 4 compliance (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG)
Global AVP IT & Infrastructure
Rebel Foods | Mumbai, India (Oct 2015 – Mar 2021)
QSR & Cloud Restaurant — Scaling from 350+ to 450+ cloud kitchens
- Scaled IT infrastructure from 350+ to 450+ cloud kitchens across 30+ cities and 4+ countries
- Deployed IoT-based SWAT (Size, Weight, Appearance, Temperature) system reducing order errors in cloud kitchens
- Implemented Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) solutions across 450+ QSR locations for digital signage and customer engagement
- Architected technology backbone for the world's largest cloud kitchen network — supporting 450+ cloud kitchens
- Directed IT budget optimization via AWS cost management (rightsizing, reserved instances)
- Established Big Data strategy with Data Lake architecture and PySpark analytics for food tech operations
Senior Manager IT Operations
OLACabs | Bangalore, India (Jul 2012 – Oct 2015)
Ride-Hailing Industry
- Scaled contact center from 30 to 1,500 seats across 120 cities
- Architected MPLS and SIP trunk networks for seamless global connectivity
- Led strategic vendor negotiations securing reduced operational costs
Senior Systems Administrator
InMobi | Bangalore, India (Feb 2007 – Dec 2011)
AdTech Industry
- Managed IT infrastructure across 25 global offices for 180+ users
- Directed Active Directory migration for 500+ users with zero downtime
LINKEDIN RECOMMENDATIONS
What colleagues and leaders say about working with Mukhtar.
"Mukhtar is a visionary leader who completely transformed our IT infrastructure. His strategic approach to cloud migration saved us millions and his Zero Trust implementation was flawless. He brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise and business acumen."
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"His cybersecurity expertise is unparalleled. He led our ISO 27001 certification with zero non-conformances across all Big 4 audits. An exceptional partner for compliance-critical environments."
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"A true mentor and leader. Mukhtar built a high-performing global team that consistently exceeded strategic goals. His ability to bridge technology and business is rare. He transformed our cloud kitchen operations with IoT and AI."
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"Working with Mukhtar on the AWS migration project was a game-changer. His deep understanding of cloud architecture, combined with his strategic vision, delivered exceptional results. He's one of the most knowledgeable IT leaders I've had the pleasure of working with."
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ADDITIONAL TESTIMONIALS
"Mukhtar is a visionary leader who completely transformed our IT infrastructure. His strategic approach to cloud migration saved us millions and his Zero Trust implementation was flawless."
— CTO, Leading FinTech Company
"His cybersecurity expertise is unparalleled. He led our ISO 27001 certification with zero non-conformances across all Big 4 audits. An exceptional partner for compliance-critical environments."
— Head of Compliance, Global Enterprise
"A true mentor and leader. Mukhtar built a high-performing global team that consistently exceeded strategic goals. His ability to bridge technology and business is rare."
— VP Engineering, Rebel Foods
