Chetan Bhat
An esteemed IT executive, renowned for his transformational leadership approach, emphasizing clear communication, goal setting, and employee motivation. With over two decades of professional experience, this seasoned executive's career is marked by an unwavering commitment to innovation, driving digitalization, and optimizing technology to yield tangible business results across diverse industry verticals, including consulting, energy, manufacturing, services, technology, finance, security, and oil & gas.
Get To Know Chet
Chet was born and grew up in Mumbai, India. His passion for sports kept him engaged in various activities like cricket, and volleyball. Over the years, he has become a die-hard fan of the Astros and Texans.
His interest in electronics led him to pursue his Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering from the University of Mumbai.
His professional career spans across several blue-chip companies like Voltas, Tata Unisys, TCS, GE, Fiserv, Roper Technologies, BDO, and Maverick Natural Resources.
He stands apart as an IT executive through his thought leadership, strong communication, and distinct execution skills, with a focus on cost efficiency in IT operations.
Chet has experience supporting and delivering practical and achievable solutions across all facets of IT, including applications, product engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. In his prior roles, he has led and delivered key enterprise initiatives for multiple business functions that include sales, finance, eCommerce, manufacturing, services, supply chain, and ESG. Examples of his successful implementation include cybersecurity, network and voice standardizations, disaster recovery solutions, MS365 deployments, several Oracle, SAP, IFS, NetSuite, Enertia ERP implementations, and other enterprise solutions like Salesforce, MS-Dynamics, ServiceMax, Maximo, Kronos, Ulti-Pro, Hyperion, Primavera, OneStream and Databricks.
Chet has IT knowledge across multiple domains and hence holds others accountable for quality and timely solutions. He confidently engages stakeholders at all levels as a technology expert and a facilitator of sound, well-reasoned business strategies.
Chet refines his technology vision by proactively incorporating knowledge from within the organization using a consultative style that inspires others to engage and adopt the vision, emphasizing the practical and achievable.
Chet brings a fusion of technical inspiration, thought judgment, and leadership honed over his years in enterprise consulting and executive management positions.
Career Goals
Chet wants to continue his trajectory as a Senior IT Executive, leveraging his extensive expertise in driving innovation, leading digital transformation, and optimizing technology and information systems across diverse industries.
He aims to be a strategic leader in a forward-thinking organization, contributing to its growth, competitiveness, and long-term success by effectively aligning technology with business objectives.
Chet aspires to develop his leadership capabilities further, mentor the next generation of IT leaders, and remain at the forefront of technological advancements while fostering inclusive and high-performing work environments.
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His goal is to make a lasting impact on the organizations he serves, positioning them as industry leaders in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Education | Training | Leadership
Bachelors of Electronics Engineering - Bombay University
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GE - Advanced Information Management Course
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GE - Business Process Improvement
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Executive Development
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GE - Leadership Alignment
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GE- Business Strategy
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Change Acceleration Planning
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Technology Planning
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Six Sigma
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CIO Leadership Network (CIOLN)
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Society of Information Management (SIM)
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CompTIA AITP
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Project Management Institute
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Vice President Board of Directors - SIM Houston
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Advisory Board Member - The University of Houston: CIS Program
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Board Member- HAAS
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Executive-In-Residence - March of Dimes
Experience
Chet is a proven technologist and business visionary with first-hand experience in digitizing mid-size to multi-billion-dollar enterprises in a cost-effective model, including digital transformation, turn-around IT operations, and cybersecurity. Extensive skills in collaboration, application technology, effective resources, and talent management. A respected leader of diverse, cross-functional teams and highly regarded as a key resource, critical thinker, and analytical person by peers.
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Executive Leadership
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IT Operations & Productivity
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Emerging technologies
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Cloud computing
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Applications Development
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Technology Architecture
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ERP systems
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Process Improvement
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Strategic Planning & Execution
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Program Management & IT governance
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Lean & Agile Methodologies
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Contract Negotiations
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Budget & Cost Control
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Cyber Security
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Business continuity & disaster recovery
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Integration Management
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