In today’s day and age, any CIO worth his salt must know how to leverage technology to create value for the business. No longer are CIOs department heads of a support function. Instead, they are in the driver’s seat and need to be more than just subject-matter experts.
According to International Data Group (IDG)’s “State of the CIO Study 2022,” 58 percent of workers outside of IT describe their company’s CIO as a “strategic advisor who proactively identifies business opportunities and makes recommendations.”
In this special feature, IMAGES Business of Fashion showcases the torchbearers of retail technology. This week, the spotlight is on Dilip Pradhan, V Bazaar Retail Pvt Ltd.
With 22(+) years of experience in IT and retail, Dilip Pradhan has accrued multiple skills including corporate technology management, networking, IT strategies etc. He has worked with several brands in order to transform their business on the tech and digital front
– Responsible for overall planning, organizing & execution of IT functions
– Directing the IT operations
– Installing and maintaining computer hardware, software and network
– Maintenance of existing infrastructure and applications
– Developing new technical solutions
– First Class Computer Graduate (BCA)
– Master Degree as MCA
– MBA in IT Specialization
Strengths & weakness
Strengths:
– Technical know-how
– Honest
– Positive in nature
– Problem solver
Weakness:
– Fear of public speaking
Aspirations to Fulfill
Become a unique personality in life as well as industry.
Lessons and Learnings over the years
Take complete care of self, family, and company.
Game changing retail technologies
– AI
– Security camera
– Demand vs replenishment
– Future for contactless store(cashier, payment & checkout)
Skills
– Customer instore experience
– Customer engagement
– Customer target
Future of industry
Tech driven automated all processes
Tech mantra for life
I will have a good day ahead, ‘coz it’s my choice
Career History & Experience
– IT Head, V Bazaar Retail Pvt. Ltd.
