Rajeev Ratra

My Expertise

Explore my diverse portfolio of IT consulting projects and expertise.

Consulting Expertise

I am a seasoned technology leader and infrastructure consultant with over 20 years of experience delivering mission-critical IT and data center programs across India, JAPAC, and the Middle East. My core expertise lies in end-to-end data center consulting—from site selection to customer handover—and leading large-scale service delivery and digital transformation programs in complex, multi-vendor, and multi-geography environments.

I offer specialized advisory and execution support to government agencies, enterprises, hyperscalers, and telecom providers seeking world-class delivery leadership, program assurance, and deep technical insight across infrastructure, cloud, and emerging digital territories.

Over the years, I’ve played a pivotal role in driving new market entries and digital infrastructure expansion—helping clients scale into high-growth regions across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. From greenfield data center builds and connectivity rollouts in underserved geographies to modernizing enterprise IT landscapes and delivering large, mission-critical service programs, I bring a global perspective combined with local execution precision.

I’ve held senior leadership roles at Wipro, UnitedHealth Group, Nxtra (Airtel), and Oracle, where I led some of the most complex and high-visibility programs across both public and private sectors. My strength lies not just in strategy, but in execution—translating complex requirements into actionable roadmaps, leading high-performing delivery teams, and ensuring outcomes that are timely, scalable, and aligned with business goals.

As a trusted partner, I support organizations through every phase of growth—from vision to value realization—bringing clarity, agility, and confidence to even the most demanding digital infrastructure and service delivery programs.

Work Experience

🚧 Infrastructure & Data Center Consulting

From idea to commissioning, I consult on the full lifecycle of data center builds, expansions, and migrations—be it greenfield or brownfield. I help clients with:

• Site strategy, technical design & partner selection

• Buildout management (power, cooling, racks, connectivity)

• Compliance & Uptime readiness (Tier III / IV)

• Vendor and OEM orchestration

• Go-live transition planning

💡 Delivered hyperscale Data Center programs across India, Singapore, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Thailand and the Middle East.

🏛️ Government Technology Advisory

Having played pivotal roles in mega public-sector projects like Aadhaar (UIDAI), CRIS- Central Railways Information Systems, Customs & Central Excise, and airport digitization, I help governments and PSUs:

• Define program vision & delivery roadmaps

• Align vendors, integrators & policy mandates

• De-risk execution using proven playbooks

• Mobilize high-performance delivery teams

• Ensure transparency, scalability & stakeholder buy-in

💡 Trusted by public institutions for domain knowledge, executive influence, and end-to-end delivery guidance.

☁️ Cloud & Infrastructure Transformation

I guide enterprises in their hybrid and multi-cloud journeys, helping CIOs and CTOs transform legacy environments into agile, scalable platforms.

• Infra-as-code, rehosting & phased migration strategies

• Inter-cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, OCI)

• Business continuity & DR planning

• Cybersecurity framework integration

• Cost optimization & toolchain standardization

💡 Worked on global infra programs supporting 10,000+ workloads, critical apps, and sensitive data environments.

🧠 Delivery Turnaround & Program Leadership

For distressed projects, delayed programs, or uncertain stakeholder environments, I provide:

• Hands-on program recovery leadership

• Risk & dependency mapping

• Governance structure setup

• Agile execution model adoption

• CXO-level reporting & escalation closure

💡 Frequently engaged as a “fix-it” leader when the margin for error is zero.

🧭 Strategic Advisory & Fractional Leadership

Available in fractional CxO and embedded advisor formats for startups, hyperscalers, and government PMUs that need senior delivery guidance without full-time overhead.

• Interim Head of Infra / PMO / Customer Experience

• RFP/RFI shaping & vendor governance

• Org structuring & team capability planning

• Stakeholder coaching & exec alignment

• Partner selection & contract review

Consulting Services Offered

Explore my expertise in IT consulting, tailored solutions for your business needs and growth.

IT Strategy Consulting

Whether you're building new infrastructure, optimizing operations, or entering new markets, I bring trusted, execution-focused guidance backed by 20+ years of global experience.

Key areas of focus include:

Technology Roadmapping & Modernization

• Target Operating Models for Infrastructure & Cloud

• Digital Expansion & Data Center Strategy

• Cloud Adoption Planning (On-Prem, Hybrid, Public)

• IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance Alignment

• Vendor Strategy & Program Delivery Assurance

Whether you're building new infrastructure, optimizing operations, or entering new markets, I bring trusted, execution-focused guidance backed by 20+ years of global experience.

Project/ Program Management

I provide end-to-end program and project leadership for complex, multi-million-dollar IT and infrastructure initiatives across APAC, the Middle East, and India. My focus is on delivering mission-critical outcomes with speed, precision, and stakeholder alignment.

Key capabilities include:

• Program Planning & Governance for Data Center, Cloud, and IT Rollouts

• Cross-Functional Leadership Across Engineering, Operations, and Vendors

• Risk Management, Timeline Control, and Budget Accountability

• Execution of Global Delivery Models with Remote & Distributed Teams

• Customer Commit-Driven Builds and High-Visibility Government Projects

• Vendor Performance, Quality Assurance & Executive Reporting

With 20+ years of experience, I turn complex delivery challenges into clear, structured programs—ensuring projects land on time, within budget, and with measurable value.

I provide full-lifecycle consulting for data center projects ranging from 5 MW to 120 MW, supporting greenfield, brownfield, expansion, and fit-out programs for hyperscalers, telecom operators, enterprises, and government clients across India, JAPAC, and the Middle East.

My advisory covers the entire journey—from site strategy to customer handover—with a focus on speed, reliability, compliance, and future scalability.

Core areas of expertise include:

• Site Selection, Regulatory Due Diligence & Feasibility Planning

• White Space Design, Power & Cooling Strategy, Build Phasing

• Vendor Evaluation, Material Sequencing & Quality Assurance

• Fit-Out Project Leadership Across Multi-MW Environments

• Specialized GPU Infrastructure Planning & Delivery Execution

• DRCC (Dedicated Region Cloud Customer / On-Prem) Data Center Builds

• Customer Handover, Documentation, UAT & Compliance Closure

I bring deep experience in managing large-scale, mission-critical DC programs—ensuring technical accuracy, commercial alignment, and flawless execution across diverse geographies and regulatory frameworks.

Data Center End-to-End Consulting