Paresh Dholakia is an accomplished IT and procurement professional with extensive experience in managing budgets, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations. Currently serving as Assistant Vice President - IT Planning at Daman - National Health Insurance Company, Paresh oversees IT budgeting, financial control, cost containment, and contracts management. Previous roles include Section Head in Procurement and Lead in Vendor Management at Daman, as well as IT Standards Manager at Abu Dhabi Airports, where responsibilities included policy enforcement and supplier contract management. Paresh's career began in the IT sector with roles in various organizations, including Emirates Airline and Golden Systems Electronics LLC, while holding several certifications in procurement and IT management. Paresh holds a BCom in Accountancy and has furthered professional qualifications in procurement and IT service management.