Sanjeev Bamezai Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Southborough, Ma, Us

As a leader in GenAI and Data at Virtusa, my responsibilities include•Strategic Leadership: I develop and manage the overall strategy for GenAI, Data & Analytics Solutions, including go-to-market efforts, revenue growth, and service delivery. I am accountable for building and leading a high-performing team to deliver high-value implementation services to our clients.•Client Engagement: I work closely with our clients to define and implement initiatives in GenAI, Data Strategy, Data Management, Cloud Data Modernization, and Hyper Personalization. I serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and executive sponsors, guiding them through complex data challenges to achieve their goals.•GenAI Solutions Architecture: I have architected and implement various successful GenAI solutions, including:o LLM as Serviceo Recommendation Engineo Video Smart Searcho GenAI Assistant with 99% accuracyo Text to Image Validationo GenAI Assisted Engineering Solutions• Business Development: I drive business planning for new client acquisitions and work closely with alliance partners to develop joint growth and solution strategies. I identify new opportunities and demonstrate the value proposition to clients, serving as a trusted advisor for both existing and new accounts.

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

• As Senior Director, I spearheaded the growth of Data, BI and Big Data Analytics, and telecom services in the Americas region. With a focus on technical solutions, building long-term customer relationships, and end-to-end program delivery, I managed and grew a $65M portfolio. Leveraging a Software + Service BI methodology, I built turnkey solutions for major accounts.• To achieve these results, I led and collaborated with cross-functional teams of up to 500 experts, including pre-sales, architects, software coders, and external stakeholders. Through strategic leadership, value proposition, and unparalleled expertise in data and analytics, I increased the organization's footprint by winning a $25M account.• I also assisted clients in embarking on cloud, big data, and analytics landscape transformations using the Infosys Modernization Framework. Additionally, I transformed customers' Big Data management and IT reporting from a "Time & Material" approach to sophisticated managed services programs, raising productivity to over 25%.

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

• As a result of my massive success in portfolio growth and innovation in previous roles, I was promoted and tasked with leading the development of the Cable BI portfolio. By effectively nurturing and expanding the BI & Analytics footprint in the cable space, I generated $20M in annual revenue. Additionally, I managed end-to-end delivery and account management of Data Warehousing and BI services for 5+ major US Telco accounts.• To achieve these results, I led complex Data Modernization and transformation initiatives, helping customers set up Data management and Data Quality processes, and laying the foundation for Self Service BI. I also managed the performance of up to 300 personnel, including managers, architects, developers, and program/project managers. Through the development of an account growth strategy, pursuit of new opportunities, steering of execution, and management of multiple customer engagements within each account, I contributed to 28% year-over-year growth.• Furthermore, I empowered end users to incorporate self-service BI solutions, accelerated time-to-market, increased productivity by up to 50%, and encouraged the self-production of 1000+ reports.

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

• As a Data and BI expert in the telecommunications industry, I was responsible for negotiations and collaboration with top-level IT and business operations staff, as well as the creation of new portfolios and delivery of value-optimized solutions through BI transformation strategies, including the transition from legacy BI to MPP (massively parallel processing). I championed the Cable Division's first-ever sales pursuit and customer care operations/optimization consulting services, generating downstream business in non-Data Warehouse domains.• To achieve these results, I developed and maintained a BI organizational structure that supported business goals, provided 24x7 operational support, and optimized both "Keep the Lights On" operations and projects. I also helped to make self-service BI available to over 500 end-users.• My expertise and leadership skills helped to drive business growth and optimize operations in the Cable Division.

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

• In my role as project manager and primary point of escalation, I led the General Ledger reconciliation project as part of the bank's Data Warehouse initiative to attain Basel-II compliance. I also assumed additional responsibility and managed the performance delivery of 10 developers.• To achieve success in this project, I defined, developed, and implemented different releases of the General Ledger (GL) Reconciliation project and integrated it with the multi-year Risk Data Analytics project. I consulted with approximately 15 IT and business executive stakeholders to design an implementation solution within three quarters.

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

• As an overseas Project Manager, I successfully led five projects for DHL. In this role, I liaised with senior management in client organizations as well as internal onsite engagement teams to ensure effective release planning, resource estimation, project execution, performance monitoring, and closure. One of my notable achievements in this role was building a Global Data Warehouse of 5TB on Teradata, Datastage, and Cognos.

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, In

Led the team of Teradata Developers in enhancing and supporting Global Teradata Data Warehouse for NCR (top ATM machine manufacturer). Responsible for off shore project management, design review, work estimation and planning, project execution and delivery, design and coding, technical consultancy to India and the US teams. Technologies: Teradata V2R5, Unix, Teradata SQL, Multiload, Fast Export and Unix Shell Scripting

Developed and implemented projects: Customer Care and Provisioning System (CCPS) and Fraud Detection System (FDS ) for Client Bharti Airtel.