KPMG - Meet IT's 'it' guy- KPMG'S Information Technology Advisory Director Shamit Govind2015-04-02 An ardent understanding of business paired with a commitment to providing relevant and practical technological solutions that meet the needs of a changing market is core to the work ethos that has propelled KMPG's Information Technology Advisory Director Shamit Govind to the top of the IT domain. At 36, Govind is regarded as an expert in the advisory IT Technology services space, just two years after being made partner at KPMG, and Head of the Information technology division in KwaZulu-Natal .The key to Govind's success is providing futuristic innovative IT solutions that add business value to clients while considering the associated risks, he says. "What sets me apart in the IT space is that I have served my articles. Those three years honed in me the importance of understanding the business, so when I made the transition into the IT space it was a natural progression because I was aware of the risks associated with each business as well as costs, budgets and rewards," explains Govind.
Govind's extensive experience includes IT internal audit, Enterprise Resource Planning, System Implementation Management (project management and quality assurance) and IT governance both in the public and private sector. Despite pursuing a career in auditing whilst serving his articles at KPMG, Govind says he was drawn to the IT industry by its pervasiveness across all spheres of business and the fast pace global reliance on IT platforms, which is constantly evolving. "I'm the type of person who welcomes change, is technologically savvy and thrives on being current, so the move into IT systems provided an avenue to explore those elements as well as improve businesses with the use of technology and even enhance existing processes," he says. Outside the office, Govind maintains the rapid pace that he is accustomed to in the IT domain. The adrenalin enthusiast, who is an avid surfer and is fanatical about adventure sports, summited Kilimanjaro in 2005 and completed the Cape Argus Cycle Tour as well as multiple triathlons. Govind, who has more than 10 years local and international experience in the IT field, said managing his first IT project- an International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) implementation for accounting software, SAP, the first of its kind globally- not only enticed him to further pursue IT but provided him with a solid grounding in his career. Much of Govind's success is the result of the dedicated workforce at KPMG, which provides continued support, as well as instant access to a global network of information made available through the company, he says. Govind, with the support of his strong team, has developed the KPMG Information Technology Advisory division in KwaZulu-Natal to become the largest in the province, which services some of the leading businesses in KwaZulu-Natal and provides advice to clients nationally and across Africa. Govind has observed that some of the foremost challenges that face businesses include:-
Govind has delivered a host of IT presentations at national conferences including the National Gambling Conference, The National Higher Education Conference and the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) and is set to represent KPMG at the Web Summit in Dublin later this year. |
KPMG - Meet IT's 'it' guy- KPMG'S Information Technology Advisory Director Shamit Govind
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