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Visionary Technology Leader | CIO of the Year

MR. ANISH. T. VARUGHESE

Making tomorrow's success a reality with strategic, technology-driven visionary leadership today.

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Why Partner With Me?

I translate complex technology challenges into measurable business value. Whether you're a business owner, recruiter, or potential partner, here's the impact I deliver.

For Business Owners

Transform your technology from a cost center to a strategic differentiator

  • 30% reduction in IT operational costs
  • Cloud transformation increasing agility
  • AI integration for competitive edge
  • Scalable infrastructure for growth
  • Technology roadmap aligned with business goals

For Recruiters & HR Professionals

Proven leadership building high-performing, future-ready IT teams

  • 20+ years leadership experience
  • Built and scaled IT teams across industries
  • Mentored professionals into strategic leaders
  • Culture of continuous learning & innovation
  • Multiple industry awards and recognition

For Business Partners

Strategic collaborator with deep industry expertise and proven execution

  • Cross-industry digital transformation expertise
  • Strategic partnerships with Gartner & industry leaders
  • Extensive vendor management experience
  • Complex technology ecosystem integration
  • Advisory on emerging tech trends (AI, Cloud)
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Let's Build the Future Together

I am actively seeking high-impact opportunities to drive innovation and create significant value. Here’s how we can collaborate.

Co-Founder for Innovative Ventures

I would love to partner with founders to orchestrate the entire vision—from concept and strategy to market launch and scaling.

My Role: I am the strategic co-founder who connects all the dots—vision, team, business model, and investor relations.
Let's Build Together

Board & CIO Advisory

Leverage my 20+ years of cross-industry expertise to guide your organization through digital transformation, cost optimization, and strategic technology governance.

Value I Bring: An award-winning CIO's perspective at your board table, providing strategic oversight that aligns technology with business objectives.
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Recognition & Proven Impact

My strategic initiatives are consistently recognized for delivering exceptional, measurable results across the Middle East.

2022 & 2023

CIO of the Year

Honored for two consecutive years for exceptional cost optimization initiatives that delivered 30% IT expense reduction while driving innovation.

30% Cost Reduction
AED 1M+ Saved
2021 & 2024

Top 50 IT Leaders - Middle East

Selected among the Top 50 technology leaders for demonstrating exceptional strategic vision, innovative thinking, and measurable business impact.

Regional Recognition
Strategic Innovation

Services & Expertise

I deliver comprehensive technology leadership and advisory services, transforming your IT function into a powerful engine for growth.

Strategic IT Leadership

Crafting and executing technology roadmaps that align with C-suite objectives and drive long-term business growth across 6+ industries.

  • Digital Transformation Strategy
  • IT Budget & Cost Optimization
  • Executive Technology Advisory

AI & Automation Integration

Implementing intelligent automation and AI-powered analytics to save time, reduce costs, and unlock data-driven insights.

  • AI Strategy Development
  • Process Automation (85 Days Saved/Year)
  • AI-Powered Analytics

Cost Optimization

Driving significant savings (30% IT cost reduction, AED 1M+ saved) through strategic vendor negotiations, license optimization, and process efficiencies.

  • Vendor Contract Negotiation
  • License & Resource Optimization
  • ROI Measurement & Reporting

My Professional Journey

Two decades of progressive leadership, delivering transformational results and building high-performing teams from the ground up.

2020 - Present

Director of IT

Skelmore Group, Dubai, UAE

  • Directed strategic technology roadmaps, conducting in-depth process analyses to identify pain points and implement targeted AI solutions.
  • Championed an enterprise-wide Cost Optimization Strategy and initiatives, achieving 30% annual cost reduction. One such initiative generated verifiable multi-year savings of over AED 1 million.
  • Pioneered the group's cloud transformation, transitioning from a fully on-premises environment to 90% cloud adoption.
  • Spearheaded automation projects that eliminated manual tasks, saving 85 days annually.
  • Leveraged advisory services from global firm Gartner to validate IT strategies against industry best practices.
2006 - 2020

Group IT Manager

Skelmore Group, Dubai, UAE

  • Directed IT operations for multiple Italian fine dining restaurants, retail stores, and fashion outlets.
  • Successfully delivered critical software projects, including Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, and SAP.
  • Conducted in-depth analyses to develop a roadmap for process improvements, driving efficiency and cost savings.
  • Completed over 15+ email migrations and deployed Microsoft Office 365 across the group.
  • Additionally led Sales & Operations for a post-acquisition business unit for 2 years, collaborating with the CEO on key sales pitches.
2004 - 2006

Technical Support Manager

Skelmore Group, Dubai, UAE

  • Rapidly promoted within 2 years, reflecting confidence in my ability to deliver results.
  • Led the Middle East business development unit as a solo expert, delivering impactful software presentations.
  • Fostered strong client relationships across the Middle East, achieving sales targets.
2002 - 2004

IT Support Engineer

Skelmore Group, Dubai, UAE

  • Evaluated car rental software from the US & Australia, culminating in exclusive dealership rights for the Middle East.
  • Spearheaded product innovation by translating client needs into actionable development plans.
  • Managed all group IT operations in UAE while handling international partner engagements.

Education & Certifications

Continuous learning and professional development driving excellence

Chief Technology Officer Programme
IIM Kozhikode
Strategic Leadership & Technology Innovation
Master of Business Administration
Middlesex University
2013 - Business Excellence
Overall Merit in MBA
Bachelor of Technology
College of Engineering, Adoor
2001 - Computer Engineering
AI Strategy Specialization
Kellogg Executive Education
Currently Pursuing
Six Sigma Green Belt
Professional Certification
Process Excellence
ITIL V3 & Additional Certifications
Professional Development
IT Service Management

Let's Connect

Ready to discuss technology leadership, startup collaboration, board advisory, or speaking opportunities? Let's explore how we can create value together.

Email
anishtv@gmail.com
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Location
Dubai, UAE