Conducted an in-depth analysis of the UK Government's Open Banking, Open Finance, and Smart Data initiatives for NatWest Banking Group, where I designed strategic recommendations aimed at positioning the bank as the market leader in UK Retail Banking. This involved developing innovative product with multi-billion revenue potential expanding into new geographies and verticals, and enhancing customer experience. As a result, NatWest is currently updating its strategy based on these insights… Show more Conducted an in-depth analysis of the UK Government's Open Banking, Open Finance, and Smart Data initiatives for NatWest Banking Group, where I designed strategic recommendations aimed at positioning the bank as the market leader in UK Retail Banking. This involved developing innovative product with multi-billion revenue potential expanding into new geographies and verticals, and enhancing customer experience. As a result, NatWest is currently updating its strategy based on these insights. Additionally, identified key Generative AI use cases in Retail Banking to enhance customer experience and unlock new revenue streams. Show less

As a seasoned project leader in the Energy/Utilities sector, successfully managed the end-to-end delivery of 8 concurrent software and infrastructure projects, driving IT budget optimization by 20%, improving CRM database quality by 70%, and enhancing IT infrastructure performance by 90%. Collaborated closely with Senior Executives and project teams to ensure timely decisions and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. By facilitating key Scrum ceremonies for multiple teams, fostered a… Show more As a seasoned project leader in the Energy/Utilities sector, successfully managed the end-to-end delivery of 8 concurrent software and infrastructure projects, driving IT budget optimization by 20%, improving CRM database quality by 70%, and enhancing IT infrastructure performance by 90%. Collaborated closely with Senior Executives and project teams to ensure timely decisions and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. By facilitating key Scrum ceremonies for multiple teams, fostered a collaborative and motivated environment, aligning workstreams with business goals. Effectively controlled program execution, addressed risks, and managed budgets within tight constraints, consistently delivering above profitability targets. Show less

As a seasoned Program Management professional, successfully led the corporate PMO and Business Transformation Program at a leading Asset Management Fund, overseeing assets in industries such as Technology, Oil & Gas, Railways, Nuclear, Energy, and Logistics. My leadership resulted in over $1 billion in net financial benefits. I standardised and systematised project activities across the Fund and its portfolio companies, developed robust project and portfolio management methodologies and… Show more As a seasoned Program Management professional, successfully led the corporate PMO and Business Transformation Program at a leading Asset Management Fund, overseeing assets in industries such as Technology, Oil & Gas, Railways, Nuclear, Energy, and Logistics. My leadership resulted in over $1 billion in net financial benefits. I standardised and systematised project activities across the Fund and its portfolio companies, developed robust project and portfolio management methodologies and delivered training sessions that enhanced portfolio performance and efficiency by 15%.In my role, I controlled and monitored the overall Transformation delivery across six large sub-holdings, tracking progress, finances, and business benefits, while managing program risks with mitigation strategies. Also provided Program Assurance by reviewing and approving key deliverables. Regularly, I communicated transformation progress to C-level executives and stakeholders and reported quarterly to the Board of Directors.In addition, I managed a direct team of 11, guiding them through the full employment lifecycle, while coordinating 6 PMO teams consisting of approximately 35 individuals as a functional supervisor. I facilitated all-hands meetings to address key challenges and align on strategic development plans. Show less

Managed the design and development of a comprehensive Smart City concept, creating a strategic roadmap and a list of recommended projects aimed at modernizing city infrastructure and services. Leading a team of 20, successfully directed and completed a series of surveys across 70 departments and subsidiaries within a city administration in just two months. Using the collected data, led in-depth analyses to identify key problems and their root causes, which allowed me to propose targeted… Show more Managed the design and development of a comprehensive Smart City concept, creating a strategic roadmap and a list of recommended projects aimed at modernizing city infrastructure and services. Leading a team of 20, successfully directed and completed a series of surveys across 70 departments and subsidiaries within a city administration in just two months. Using the collected data, led in-depth analyses to identify key problems and their root causes, which allowed me to propose targeted, impactful projects. Also developed a clear implementation roadmap to ensure the successful execution of these initiatives. Show less

Led a large-scale program that transformed digitisation efforts for government agencies by introducing cloud solutions and IT as a service, resulting in a significant reduction of ICT total cost of ownership (TCO) by 15%-28%. Also managed Feasibility Studies that justified the implementation of ‘Mobile Government’ and ‘Electronic Government’ programs, covering financials, technology solutions, social impact, and economic benefits. These initiatives contributed to an increase of +0.5% in the… Show more Led a large-scale program that transformed digitisation efforts for government agencies by introducing cloud solutions and IT as a service, resulting in a significant reduction of ICT total cost of ownership (TCO) by 15%-28%. Also managed Feasibility Studies that justified the implementation of ‘Mobile Government’ and ‘Electronic Government’ programs, covering financials, technology solutions, social impact, and economic benefits. These initiatives contributed to an increase of +0.5% in the country’s GDP. Additionally, implemented business process improvements through automation, standardization, and digitization, boosting process efficiency by 40%-80%. Show less

• Built public services automation roadmap for Kazakhstan eGovernment.• Performed eGovernment comparative analysis with leaders and worked out potential improvement proposals.