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Hats-Off Digital

Hats-Off Digital Pvt. Ltd

Assistant Department Head – IT  ·  Aug 2013 – Present

Hats-Off Digital is a Pune-headquartered digital marketing and technology agency, in business since 2011 and now also operating in the UAE and New Zealand. Its 50+ strong team delivers social media marketing, SEO and content, design and branding, and website, mobile-app and cloud development — helping small, medium and large organisations across industries grow online.

13 yrs
With the company
30
People in the IT department
200+
Projects managed
150+
Projects UI/UX designed

My journey here

Thirteen years, three roles — from SEO to running IT delivery.
  1. Aug 2024 — Present

    Assistant Department Head — IT

    Pune District, Maharashtra, India · 2 yrs 2 mos

    As the Assistant Department Head, I play a crucial role in shaping and executing our IT strategies and policies.

    • Assisting in budget management, resource allocation and reporting financials to senior management
    • Overseeing daily operations to maintain an efficient and effective IT department
    • Stepping in for the Department Lead when needed to provide seamless leadership
    • Coordinating with other departments for the smooth execution of IT projects
    • Aiding in decision-making, including deadlines, increments and project assignments
    • Planning and executing strategies for team development and new product initiatives
    • Reporting on project status, including timelines and profitability
    • Monitoring performance metrics and conducting interviews for potential hires
    • Assigning projects to Project Managers and managing clients alongside them
    • Conducting monthly meetings with Management to ensure alignment and progress
  2. Aug 2016 — Jul 2024

    Project Manager

    Pune, Maharashtra, India · 8 yrs

    As a passionate and results-driven Project Manager, I led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality IT solutions across website development, app development and product development — aligning innovative technology with client objectives for timely, efficient delivery.

    • Strategic project planning and execution
    • Managing multi-disciplinary teams
    • Client communication and stakeholder management
    • Agile methodologies and iterative development
    • Problem-solving and risk mitigation
  3. Aug 2013 — Jul 2016

    Search Engine Optimization Executive

    Pune District, Maharashtra, India · 3 yrs

    Started out on the search and content side — on-page optimisation, keyword research and reporting for client websites. This is where I learned how real users find and read a product.