Vishal Anand | Senior Director, IT

Vishal Anand | Senior Director, IT

  • Vishal is the Senior Director of IT.
  • He has over 24 years of experience in diverse roles in aviation, travel and tourism, retail and the hospitality industry.

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Overview

The world of Information Technology (IT) has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past few decades. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the IT industry constantly adapts to new challenges and opportunities. In this ever-changing environment, staying ahead of emerging trends is crucial for organisations. In today’s episode,  we delve into the significance of AI, IoT and extended reality, along with strategies for aligning IT strategies with business goals, ensuring cybersecurity, and planning scalable infrastructure. 

[00:32] – About Vishal Anand

  • Vishal is the Senior Director of IT.
  • He has over 24 years of experience in diverse roles in aviation, travel and tourism, retail and the hospitality industry.
  • He has been recognised, awarded and felicitated several times. 

[05:05] – How do you approach the task of aligning IT strategies with the overall business goals of an organisation?

  • It is always based on a systematic and a collaborative process.
  • It is critical to understand the organisation’s business objectives and the vision.
  • That is possible by engaging the key stakeholders and the decision makers.
  • After having a clear understanding of the business objectives, I would assess the existing IT infrastructure and processes to identify areas where technology can play a role in the achievement of those goals. 
  • Collaboration and communication play a crucial role in this process. 

[10:16] – What can organisations do to ensure their security and privacy?

  • Strategies like risk assessment and threat modelling.
  • Risk assessments help in figuring the potential vulnerabilities in the IT system.
  • Threat modelling helps in addressing cyber threats before they become a problem.

[20:34] – What do you see as the future of IT?

  • AI plays a significant role.
  • Combination of AI and machine learning is going to transform the way we see the world. 
  • The integration of real or virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality will open new possibilities in entertainment, education and remote collaboration.

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You can connect with Vishal Anand: LinkedIn 

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  • Vishal is the Senior Director of IT.
  • He has over 24 years of experience in diverse roles in aviation, travel and tourism, retail and the hospitality industry.
  • He has been recognised, awarded and felicitated several times. 

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