Dr. Hemchand Kuragayala
Associate Director
Dr. Hemchand Kuragayala is an accomplished IT Infrastructure and Digital Transformation leader with over 20 years of experience in architecting, modernizing, and securing enterprise-scale technology ecosystems. As Associate Director – Government & Public Sector Advisory at Nangia & Co LLP, he leads strategic engagements focused on resilient infrastructure, cloud adoption, cybersecurity governance, and business intelligence initiatives for public sector and enterprise clients.
He brings deep expertise across Microsoft Azure and AWS, enterprise networking, datacentre operations, and managed services, with a strong track record of delivering large-scale transformation programs. His work includes infrastructure modernization, hybrid cloud implementations, and deployment of security frameworks aligned with ISO 27001 and ITSM best practices.
Dr. Hemchand is recognized for his strong liaising with South India government departments, enabling effective stakeholder alignment, policy-level coordination, and successful execution of mission-critical programs. He has built and nurtured strategic client relationships, contributing significantly to business development and growth initiatives.
He is known for aligning technology strategy with organizational objectives, enabling scalability, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation. His experience spans government, utilities, education, and manufacturing sectors, where he has delivered end-to-end IT solutions, ERP implementations, and digital transformation programs, positioning him as a trusted advisor in complex technology environments.
Prior to Nangia & Co LLP, he held leadership positions across diverse organizations, spearheading IT infrastructure delivery, ERP implementations, and cloud transformation initiatives. His portfolio includes engagements with government departments and large enterprises across utilities, education, public administration, and manufacturing sectors.
Education
- Delhi University, Bachelor’s (Commerce)
- Certified Mergers & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA),Chicago
Affiliations
- Institute of Chartered Accountant of India Chartered Accountant, ICAI, India
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, Certified Valuer
Areas Of Specaialisation
M&A
Valuation
International Taxation
Education
- Bachelor of Engineering, University of Madras
- MBA, Sikkim Manipal University
- Honoured Doctorate, IT Infrastructure & Management, Hessen International University
Affiliations
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) – ISC2
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- ITIL® Foundation – IT Service Management
- ISO/IEC 20000-3:2019 – IT Service Management (ITSM)
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – ISMS Implementer
- Certified Network Defence Essentials – EC-Council
Areas of Specialisation
- IT Infrastructure Strategy & Enterprise Architecture
- Cloud Transformation (Azure, AWS) & Virtualization
- Cybersecurity Strategy, Risk & Compliance (CISO Advisory)
- Network & Data Centre Engineering
- Enterprise IT Operations & Managed Services
- IT Governance, ISO 27001 & Regulatory Compliance
- ERP & Enterprise Application Ecosystems
- Government & Public Sector Digital Transformation
