Available for New Opportunities
Pushpa Raj Joshi
IT Leader & Digital Innovator
Senior IT Leader with 8+ years of experience bridging traditional industries with cutting-edge technology. Specializing in scalable architecture and digital transformation.
Experience
8+ Years
Professional Experience
8+ Years of Progressive Leadership in IT & Digital Transformation
Head of Information Technology Department
Muktinath iTech Limited
Nov 2022 - Present
• 3 yrs 2 mos
📍 Basundhara · On-site
💼 Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- The major functions include product development related to application of IT in agriculture including application of robotics and satellite Immerge system
- Virtualization & Cloud Administration: Administered and supported enterprise virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, Proxmox) and managed cloud resources within private and hybrid cloud environments
- Business Continuity Planning: Designed, implemented, and managed robust backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity and ensure business continuity
- Technical Infrastructure Management: Deployed, configured, maintained, and troubleshooted core infrastructure components, including physical servers, storage area networks (SAN), and hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) systems
- Technical Project Leadership: Led full lifecycle implementation of technical projects from initial planning and design through execution, while providing ongoing operational support and maintenance post-deployment
- Responsible for the development of data management system of farming community including daily farm operation tracking system of company owned farm
- Work in close cooperation with Admin department for networking & device related issue and marketing department for the networking, website, mobile application, E-commerce platform etc. development, maintain & operations related functions on daily basis
- Overall responsible to maintain essential IT operations, installing and configuring including operating systems, applications, servers, emails systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware
- Implement agricultural engineering programs to improvise quality standards in agricultural products
- Should be engaged in developing (Machineries Data Base, Suppliers Monitoring System and Effective Custom Hiring management system)
- Lead on support and resolve administrative related IT works of the company
- Lead in repairing and replacing equipment as necessary
- Testing new technology related to IT application in agriculture & its ecosystem
- Cyber security, website maintenance, assist human Resource, customer touch points, maintenance
- Manage technology services that meet operational requirement in designated areas
- Serves as the lead IT liaison with senior administration
- Provides technical leadership on a variety of highly specialized project-related activities in specific technical areas for core information technology systems and services
- Work closely with senior management, finance, farm mechanization & business development department for new product development & related functions
- Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, objectives, short and long range IT planning
- Maintain and enhance the working environment with all staff community
- Maintain & Nurture Company's SOPs at all level
- Other tasks assigned by Supervisor
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Goldmine Business Group Pvt. Ltd.
May 2022 - Nov 2022
• 7 mos
📍 New Baneshwor Minbhawan
💼 Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Working closely with our vendors developers team, business partners & Identifying areas for modification in existing systems and subsequently developing these modifications
- Proper implementation of security standard and guidelines issued by regulatory authority
- Monitor wallet backend and prepare report system & also network health and related threats
- Manage DC and DR with necessary requirements and backup plan
- Follow company's policies and regulatory Policies and prepare for necessary changes according to company's policies
- Works with the board of directors and other executives to establish short-term objectives and long-range goals, and related plans and policies
- Presents regular reports on the status of the company's operations to the board of directors and to company staff
- Oversees the organizations financial structure, ensuring adequate and sound funding for the mission and goals of the company
- Reviews the financial results of all operations, comparing them with the company's objectives and taking appropriate measures to correct unsatisfactory performance and results
- Ensures the company's compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards
- Serves as the company's representative to the board of directors, shareholders, employees, customers, the government, and the public
- Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization
Sr. IT Officer
Goldmine Business Group Pvt. Ltd.
Nov 2021 - May 2022
• 7 mos
📍 New Baneshwor, Minbhawan
💼 Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Resolved customer issues related to E-wallet services and online payment portals
- Analyzed customer data and generated comprehensive technical reports
- Prepared and submitted daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation reports to NRB
- Handled accounting processes for E-wallet transactions
- Managed various Linux-based and remote servers
- Oversaw and maintained entire network infrastructure of E-wallet system
Sr. IT Engineer
Prabhu Digital Ltd.
July 2018 - Dec 2021
• 3.5 years
📍 Kathmandu
💼 Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain & Install Broadcast Equipment and channel tuning related to SATELLITE communication
- Ensures that all network systems are functioning and communicating properly or not. Systems include server, server OS, firewalls, routers, network switches, VPN devices, cabling (Ethernet and Coaxial), wireless and other related network systems
- Installing and maintaining computer hardware and software, server systems, and telecommunication equipment in existing and new locations
- Work on the task based on RF transmitter, combiner, tower and Gateway & Recommend Enhancements
- Configure and control equipment to maintain the correct Broadcast strength while preserving audio and video Broadcast quality
- Perform other duties assign by technical department
- Daily reporting about issues on overall system and action taken over them to solve
- Use of satellite meter and testing of channel
- Communicates hardware/software problems with outside support personnel, i.e. vendors and technical support representatives
Network Administrator (Mid Level)
SHIKHAR NET PVT. LTD (Telecommunication)
October 2016 - December 2017
📍 Dhangadhi, Far-Western Development Region, Nepal
Key Responsibilities
- Conducted site surveys using GPS for network planning and deployment
- Planned PTP and PTMP links and selected appropriate radio devices based on site requirements
- Monitored and implemented wireless and optical network links to ensure stable connectivity
- Configured and managed VLANs and switching using Cisco L2/L3 devices and different linux Operating systems
- Monitored routing links to ensure optimal network performance and reliability
- Managed user bandwidth allocation to maintain fair usage and network efficiency
Skills & Expertise
Technical Skills
Cloud & Virtualization90%
Network Infrastructure90%
Firewall Management85%
Cybersecurity80%
Database Management85%
Web Application Firewall80%
Management Skills
Project Management90%
Team Leadership85%
Strategic Planning80%
Budget Management75%
Vendor Management85%
Stakeholder Communication90%
Areas of Expertise
Agricultural TechnologyDigital TransformationCybersecurityData ManagementSoftware DevelopmentNetwork Infrastructure
Let's Connect
I am always open to discussing new opportunities, digital transformation projects, or IT leadership roles.
Location
Basundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal
pushparajjoshi@gmail.com
Phone
+977 9860819567