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Pune Area, India

Leading Transformation Initiative for Key entities in EMEA region. The multi year transformation program consists of streamlining the system landscape for efficient business processes. Key Responsibilities Include:Planning - Chart out Program deliverable across multi-year roadmapHighlight Dependencies - Identify synergies between Projects and optimize effortsResource planning - Plan resource profile by engaging Employee / consultant model based on project goalsBudgeting - Track and control spends right from Inception till final burn at project closureManaging Program Risks - Proactively identify risks and mitigate by taking corrective actionsExtensive communication with different stakeholders for project alignment for multiple phases such as Requirement, FT, UAT and Prod Rollout.Identify and Influence key stakeholders of program to ensure successful implementation of program deliverables and subsequent adoptionData Management - Understand the Data Implication around the change happenings within multiple projects and kick off Data governance, management and controls activities accordinglyControl Framework - Work with Front to Back teams to ensure operation control gaps are mitigated and necessary control checks have been definedLocal Regulatory Reporting - Worked across regions to develop and operationalize regulatory reporting related to APRA, COREP, FINREP, AE, MAS, ANACREDIT etc. Performed detailed requirement review and developed reports using various software delivery methodologies, Waterfall, Scrum etc.Talent Development - Keep on increasing the performance bar of the group by continuously identifying learning opportunities for team and investing in them

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Led program mobilisation for high impact corporate tax program related to new regulation introduced by OECD - Pillar 2. This involved Workstream Definition, Creation of Agile pods, Budget Finalisation, Data Analytics and Presentation, Project Execution by running working groups meeting, Senior stakeholder connect via STC Updates. The program involved Full Time employees as well as Vendor. performed detailed Vendor Onboarding formalities and approved timesheets for local vendor resources.created all standard artefacts such as Project Charter, Terms of References, RACI Matrix, WSR, RAID LOG, QUERY LOG, ACTION LOG, Key meeting mins and Follow ups.Participated in Project toll-gates and represented project to internal portfolio governance, data governance and audit teams.

Agile Coach / Scrum Master / Project Manager for implementation of new Regulatory guidelines by APRA. The EFS (Economic and Financial Survey ) reports has undergone extensive amount of change and regulatory need was that every bank should comply with the new set of reports. The project involved complex logic migration from existing reports to new set of reports. Played key role of project manager to deliver project via multiple sprints. Demo conducted for regular stakeholder feedback and lead the project to successful delivery

Performed the lead BA role for US Regulatory Reporting area. Worked on multiple transformation initiative as a lead BA and contributed in every phase of project from inception till project closure and hand over to RTB teams. Key reports in which I was involved include FFIEC002, FR2644, QPR, BE series of reports. Created multiple requirement documentation as part of agile release spanning over 2 yrs. Engaged with stakeholders across the levels to secure sign off and commitment for change.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Product champion for WSS Tech Products and involved with Back Office Custody Management SystemsEnsure that the Back Office systems are developed with highest level of quality and has no redundancy built in.Interaction with the internal and external product stakeholders for end to end Product Quality. Leading resource to participate in building of India Sub Custody system and later took leadership role to scale up team for Fund services - Custody business. Moved locations and worked with cross functional teams from Greenwich and Mumbai. Successfully established testing practice from scratch and built a robust model for leveraging testing capabilities from Mumbai office. Ramped up team using mix approach of Full time employee and Vendors. This model optimized the seasonal testing spike for new rollouts. Initiated the automation testing efforts by leveraging QTP for building automated scripts for regression packs.

Worked with Merrill Lynch India Technology Services from Sept 2007 to Sept 2008. Played Keyl role in managing important HR management systems and Dashboard from Mumbai. Worked with user groups based out of EMEA, US and APAC region.Rceived appreciation from Global Stakeholder for initiative and quick product understanding

Cybage Software is an CMM level 5 company working in the area of Software Services. The key client focus is on European and US marketsAt Cybage, I was responsible for building the best practices for the offshore management group comprising approx 160 resources. This required frequent interaction with engineering managers at the onsite location and get the task executed locally. The Key acheivement includes- Established Best Practices for Project Management methodologies- Represented the key productivity metrics to top management on Q o Q basis- Built the interface for all offshore and onsite stakeholders to get uniform information about the offshore operations- Implemented latest Agile Methodology - Scrum for projects having more than 25 resources- Created the Knowledge bank for Cybage, which will serve as future growth areas.- Effectively grown the onsite program, by 400%, as a part of standard knowledge transfer, better risk management and employee motivation.

Responsible for the developing and managing the Flagship product, SmartShop. It was positioned to meet the technology needs of Large ane Medium scale retailers. Some of the pioneer customers for SmartShop included Giant Hypermarkets, ITC etc. I was primarily responsible to undertake research and development for emerging retail industry in India and enhance product features. It also included interacting with the customers to gather requirements, perform feasibility study, prepare GAP reports and suggest new system

Pgdbm, Marketing, 66

2 Yrs Full Time Business Management Program with specialization in IT and Marketing

Diploma In Business Management, It, Strategic Marketing And Brand Positioning

Bachelor Of Commerce, Commerce And Accountancy

Activities and Societies: Graduated in commerce with First class first with Distinction. This was awarded by one of reputed universities.