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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Australia

Platform Integration, Global Process modernisation, Business Transformation, Technical design and solutions, Project Management and governance.

Australia

A visionary leader and versatile Agile practitioner dedicated to driving organisational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and stakeholder value, I am poised to lead initiatives that shape the future within the organisation. Drive enthusiasm to deliver exceptional client outcomes and build trusting relationships. Overall combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, client management abilities, and a business-oriented mindset to drive successful initiatives.• Agile delivery of Platform Modernization – Integration to cloud Asset Management System The ambitions aim to design and develop integration solution for enabling seamless migration and exchange of QBE financial data to a cloud-based Asset Management System for providing real time dataflow needed for forex, investments planning and financial accounting, enhancing organizational agility in the market. • Hybrid delivery of Enterprise Transformation – Integration and migration to cloudSuccessfully delivered enterprise wide and migrated to a $20m Project Portfolio Management (Planview Enterprise One) application using Scrum framework, integrating with HR, Accounting, Data Lake, Data Analytics, Identity and Access Management, SSO and Collaboration Platforms using Scrum methodology for Solution Architecture, Integrations, Data Migrations, API developed, Adoption, Testing, Decommissioning of legacy system (Clarity) and Coordination, improving decision-making ability and streamlining project managing functionality for 13,000 users.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Delivering Integration and Data Platform in Cloud for one of Australia's largest commercial Real Estate and financial businesses, using AWS, DBT, SNOWFLAKE technologies. - Directed and executed the solution to production with team of 15 people- Executed multiple pilot projects for to run through Data warehouse. - Introduced Agile Framework and ensured Agile adoption to the core. - Created lean processes, removing duplication of validation and expatiating code release. - Solved client problems by developing internal capabilities, automating code deployment and streamlined DevOps processes. - Established operating model and governance approach

Microsoft 2003 Refresh Program• Migrated Infrastructure hosted on windows 2003 servers either by building new 2012 or 2019 servers or moved to supported capability (in place or cloud) and/or decommission servers.• Directed a small team of BAs, DBAs and Architects for identifying Win2003 boxes across bank and providing appropriate solution as mentioned above reducing the foot print by 30%.• Streamlined decommissioning processes to expedite, to stay ahead of the timeline and to remain compliant.• Managed stakeholder under PMO, Risk & Compliance and various Program Managers to ensure smooth transition or decommission.• Involved with technology like; DHCP, Domain Controllers, Networks, IIS, FTP, File Share, SCCM, Specialty Systems, Proxy, Storage, Monitoring and Alerting, Citrix, shared SQL, Telecom, Security, AntiVirus, and VMware

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for delivery of 3/8 streams of the Middleware under One Bank Midrange Program. 1. Built a new compute platform using Hyper Converge Technology.2. Identified all the possible ways of migrations to new platform suitable for 96% of banks fleet, tested proposed solutions for easy migrations. 3. Established enterprise DNS for the bank for migrating to OBM.

India

Offered this position due to proven project management skills, ability to handle complex executions and manage large stakeholders.* Managed stranded project by planning, team effort and incrementally achieving set objectives. Faced tough challenge to achieve 99% SLA within 3 months involving 13,000 servers globally, project demanded 100% accuracy and involved timely inputs from 20+ stakeholders. Developed comprehensive project plan and implemented it, ensured project reporting in accordance to project governance, built strong trusted relations internally and with client, shoulder complete accountability for project success. Achieved and maintained compliance to 99% in 3 months. This success earned additional contract worth $1.3M* Achieved great business outcome by efficiently managing stakeholder expectations; Integrating a SaaS tool for VAT management which failed twice in last 2 years. Evaluated past risks and issue, solution mitigation plan and tracked it, improved client relationship by developing a detailed plan for platform integration with an iterative approach, executed with hybrid model, used scrum task board to track progress, held daily stand-up to remain focus and weekly retrospective for course correction. Delivered tangible completion every sprint and showcase outcome, with few major issues on the way project completed on time and met most of client expectations satisfying 97% compliance rate.Expertise in following• Stakeholders management• Detail planning and execution frameworks• Test strategies and management• IT Service Management (ITSM) and execution of ITIL principles.• Service Delivery and Operational Management.• Business Process Management.

Bengaluru Area, India

Offered digital and automation solutions for small hydropower plants.• Led small and medium sized team for design, procurement, supply and installation of turbines and switch gears. • Developed comprehensive project plans, delineating timelines and milestones to ensure completion. • Foster engagement with clients, vendors and internal teams to ascertain requirements, manage expectations and ensure satisfaction throughout project lifecycle. • Identified potential risks and proactively resolved issues to maintain project timelines and quality. • Managed resources allocations and ensure timely supplies, both domestic and internationally. • Handled project financials meticulously, ensuring completion within allocated budget

Kochi, India

* Demonstrated ability to creatively handle projects for improving efficiency; Yard's IT infrastructure running on just 2 Windows 2003 servers leading to huge backlogs; challenged with convincing management with budget for upgrading servers, storage space, and value; created long and short term plan for developing ERP solution and for showcasing benefit of upgrading servers, submitted feasibility study to management and sought approval, prepared and executed project plan, archived old information, enabled mail services on existing servers as primary and standby, created employee database and provided default IDs, handed over completed project to operational team on time; sought approval for ERP solution from management after success of this project.* Yard Management System (YMS) an ERP solution for Shipyard functioning; 4 projects being executed in parallel as part of ERP Solution including migration of old application; challenged with migrating Legacy to new application having dependency on other applications under execution in parallel, introduced DevOps, Identify and manage risks and issues that may impact the success of the project delivery; executed all 4 projects with least disruption and on time, efforts appreciated and commended | Cost of Project: $200K

Mumbai Area, India

After initial training, rendered technical support for 2500 Ton Naval Vessel. Ensured operational support for more than 180 onboard electrical equipment's including Power Generator, Navigational and Communications sets. Severed as subject matter expert regarding system automation. Coached and mentored staff for higher results. #Major Contributions• Innovation - Commissioned a pair of obsolete systems resulting in reutilization of skilled resources and enhancing the life for 5 year with a noteworthy saving of $50K per year.