In his new role, he will lead Desun Hospitals’ digital transformation strategy, overseeing the organization’s technology ecosystem, IT governance, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and digital healthcare initiatives. He will drive the adoption and optimization of HMIS, LIS, ERP, and CRM platforms while strengthening project governance, user support, and technology alignment with the hospital’s strategic objectives.
Prior to joining Desun Hospitals, he served as Head of Information Technology Operations & CISO at Metropolis Healthcare, where he led enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, technology governance, and information security initiatives across the organization’s healthcare network.
Earlier, he was AVP – IT at Tata Cancer Care Foundation, driving technology strategy, IT infrastructure, digital transformation, and enterprise technology initiatives to support cancer care services.
Before that, he worked as Senior Technical Consultant at DXC Technology, delivering enterprise technology consulting, infrastructure modernization, IT governance, and ISO-compliant technology solutions for clients.
He also served as Vice President – IT at Future Oncology Hospital, where he led the hospital’s IT strategy, infrastructure, digital healthcare initiatives, and enterprise technology operations.
Prior to this, he spent more than eight years as Group Head – IT at Medica Hospitals Pvt Ltd, leading enterprise IT operations, digital transformation, infrastructure management, and healthcare technology initiatives across the hospital network.
Earlier in his career, he held key technology roles at Videocon Industries Ltd as IT Manager, Zee Telefilms Ltd as Regional Engineer, and Mutor Computers as Software Engineer, building a strong foundation in enterprise IT, infrastructure management, systems engineering, and software development.
With over 30 years of experience spanning healthcare IT, digital transformation, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, IT operations, infrastructure management, governance, and information security, Syed brings extensive expertise in building secure, scalable, and technology-driven healthcare ecosystems that enhance operational efficiency and patient care.