Raj Vekria

Raj Vekria has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Raj started their career as a Senior Analyst, Operations at HBO & CO in 1997, where they assisted the Shift manager in fulfilling processing requirements in the field of Health Services. Raj then joined Citigroup in 1998 as a Shift Leader, Operations, responsible for all processing requirements for Citibank Money Market and Foreign Exchange Systems. Raj worked closely with a variety of platforms to ensure online services were constantly available.

In 2008, they moved on to MFI as a Shift Leader, Operations, where they provided application development and support for mission-critical systems. Raj estimated costs, timescales, and resource requirements for project delivery. Subsequently, they worked at Thomson Reuters as a Network Controller, ensuring services complied with company targets and standards.

From 2009 to 2012, Raj served as a Site Manager at Benning Construction Company, managing multiple site operations and ensuring the building contract ran smoothly. Raj conducted regular site safety checks and organized deliveries.

Raj then transitioned to the IT infrastructure industry, joining Phoenix as a Data Centre Manager in 2012. Raj'sresponsibilities included maintaining the day-to-day running of the Data Centre and assisting customers.

In 2013, Raj worked as a Data Centre Supervisor at NTT Europe Ltd, where they supervised the Data Centre's operations and monitored its various aspects.

In 2015, they joined KCOM as an Operations Shift Manager, coordinating daily team activities, ensuring process adherence, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Raj managed the shift rota and provided performance management and coaching for team members. Raj also undertook the duties of an Operations and Tier 1 Support Specialist.

Most recently, Raj worked at Sungard Availability Services as a Building Services Manager from 2019 to 2023, responsible for managing building services and ensuring smooth operations. Currently, they hold the position of Building Services Manager at Redcentric starting from 2023.

Raj Vekria has a diverse education history spanning from 1984 to 1999. In 1984, they attended Langdon Comprehensive School where they obtained a BTEC National Diploma and achieved 9 GCSE passes. From 1989 to 1992, Raj enrolled in Newham Community College and pursued a Diploma in Science. Raj'scoursework in this period included Information Technology, Physics C, Biology, and Chemistry A. Additionally, they achieved a Mathematics B qualification.

Raj's higher education began in 1992 when they attended Queen Mary & University of London. Over a span of three years, they earned a B.S.C. (Hons) degree in Computer Science, with a particular emphasis on the subject. Raj exhibited a keen interest in the field during this time.

Continuing their academic journey, Raj matriculated at Queen Mary University of London in 1996 and graduated in 1999. Here, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, achieving a 2.2 grade. The field of study during this period is not specified.

Apart from their formal education, Raj Vekria holds an additional certification in ITIL from the Learning Tree International institution. However, specific details regarding the month and year of obtaining the certification were not provided.