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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

BNP Paribas through AQM Technologies Mumbai.Expertly led project planning for a critical algorithmic trading system replacement, using MS Project, enhancing system performance and completing the project 2 weeks ahead of the original timeline.Evaluated 3 vendors to select a Algorithmic trading software solution that met all business requirements, including 1 additional strategy achieving cost saving through effective negotiation and procurement management.Established a… Show more BNP Paribas through AQM Technologies Mumbai.Expertly led project planning for a critical algorithmic trading system replacement, using MS Project, enhancing system performance and completing the project 2 weeks ahead of the original timeline.Evaluated 3 vendors to select a Algorithmic trading software solution that met all business requirements, including 1 additional strategy achieving cost saving through effective negotiation and procurement management.Established a resource management strategy with 10 different teams, setup clear communication protocols and collaborative tools, reducing project delays and improving cross-functional team collaboration.Successfully managed project budgeting by delivering a high-profile Algorithmic trading application 25% under budget, employing detailed cost estimations to ensure fiscal discipline and project success.Performed comprehensive business analysis and prepared Business Requirement documents (BRD) for 2 interfaces.Implemented rigorous monitoring of project tasks and milestones against the project schedule and controlled non-standard database risk leading to enhanced project visibility and stakeholder confidence.Implemented 4 stakeholder engagement strategies that increased project support and facilitated smoother approval and progress through enhanced communication and trust-building.Identified 4 key risks including data migration, integration complexities, and security compliance, and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure project success.Established a Quality Management framework for Algorithmic Trading, completing testing 10% early and enhancing client satisfaction. Show less

Mumbai

Directed IT Service Delivery for applications, Standardized reporting formats and improving data aggregation efficiency leading to saving of about 4 hours on a weekly basis.

Ghatkopar, Mumbai, India

BNP Paribas through AQM TechnologiesLed Derivatives Trading Project Initiation by conducting stakeholder sessions, detailing project objectives, key success factors, high level project descriptions, summary budget, reducing initial risks.Developed and executed detailed project plans using MS Project, meticulously defining tasks, assigning resources, and managing dependencies saving 2 weeks in project timeline.Negotiated a 17% cost reduction with the vendor for… Show more BNP Paribas through AQM TechnologiesLed Derivatives Trading Project Initiation by conducting stakeholder sessions, detailing project objectives, key success factors, high level project descriptions, summary budget, reducing initial risks.Developed and executed detailed project plans using MS Project, meticulously defining tasks, assigning resources, and managing dependencies saving 2 weeks in project timeline.Negotiated a 17% cost reduction with the vendor for Derivatives Trading software and interfaces development within a constrained budget, achieving significant savings while preserving quality and scope.Designed and executed a comprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) plan, defining testing strategies, criteria, and processes, managing a team of 4 QA professionals.Established a structured communication strategy by developing and implementing 3 key reports—project status, risk management, and stakeholder updates.Proactively identified and mitigated 3 critical risks in a high-stakes Derivatives Trading project by conducting a thorough risk assessment and implementing targeted mitigation strategies.Sharekhan through AQM Technologies.Led a team of 30 QA professional to manage 55 applications and guided creation of Test Strategies for all applications.Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company (ABSLAMC) through AQM Technologies.Managed upgrade of PMS software with a team of 2 personnel. Show less

Mumbai, India

India Cash Equities Project BuildoutAwarded the best project award for the year 2012.Managed the end-to-end project planning for automating the contract generation and reporting process in the India Cash Equities buildout with a team of 2 personnel.Developed and executed a detailed project plan, coordinated stakeholder requirements, and integrated automated solutions, leading to a reduction in contract generation time from 100 to 300 within 45… Show more India Cash Equities Project BuildoutAwarded the best project award for the year 2012.Managed the end-to-end project planning for automating the contract generation and reporting process in the India Cash Equities buildout with a team of 2 personnel.Developed and executed a detailed project plan, coordinated stakeholder requirements, and integrated automated solutions, leading to a reduction in contract generation time from 100 to 300 within 45 minutes.Successfully completed the project in 7 months, enhancing accuracy and operational efficiency, and achieved client sign-off with seamless implementation.Project ConvergeRecognized with the Best Project Award in 2013 for improving IT service consistency, resolution times, and customer satisfaction with a team of 5 personnel.Directed Project Converge to implement ITIL processes, including Incident, Problem, and Change Management, and disaster recovery for key applications within 1.5 years.Established a centralized call logging system, deployed a tool for secure credential management, and developed effective communication strategies.Achieved a 10% reduction in Severity 1 and 2 incidents and a 20% reduction in Severity 3 incidents, enhancing service quality and continuity.Project North southLed Project North South to migrate end users and data center infrastructure to a third-party data center and a new user location, transitioning from a LAN to a WAN environment with a team of 3 personnel.Developed a comprehensive communication plan, scheduling regular updates and meetings to keep all stakeholders informed.Developed and executed a detailed project plan, including PoC testing and H2 DR testing, and managed the migration around critical Exchange mock session.Successfully completed the 4-month project, ensuring optimal application performance and minimal business disruption, achieving seamless operational continuity and successful user verification. Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Guided replacement of Backoffice application successfully.

Mumbai Area, India

Spearheaded movement of Oracle standalone database to Oracle 8i Cluster to ensure there is no single point of failure.

Mumbai Area, India

Responsible for custodian software development and Oracle Database Management with a team of 4 personnel.

Masters In Business Management, Business Administration And Management, General

I have completed my Masters in Business Administration (MBA).

B.Com; Diploma, Accounts

Studied Accounts and Economics

Completed My 10Th Standard