Accomplished in leading Business Resilience at Wipro Limited, I spearheaded transformative strategies, enhancing operational efficiency by embedding advanced resilience frameworks. My expertise in budgeting and cost control, coupled with a proficiency in leadership, has significantly improved customer satisfaction and operational savings. Renowned for driving digitization and automation, my strategic vision aligns with key business objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager & Head of Business Resilience
Wipro Limited
Kolkata
04.2022 - Current
Role Overview: As a General Manager & Head of Business Resilience, Wipro Ltd
I am accountable for transforming Business Resilience program and providing thought leadership towards embedding Business Resilience concepts in Wipro’s global operations
Program Management (Budgeting, Resourcing and Governance)
Global Framework Implementation (ISO 22301:2019)
Digitization, Automation and Creating blueprint for Ai Journey
Risk & Crisis Management
Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
VP & Head of Business Resilience Services
Accenture
07.2017 - 04.2022
Role Overview: As a VP & Head of Business Resilience Services for Accenture Technology Services, India I was responsible for maintaining compliance of all Technology projects in India spread across 7 locations with more than 100K employee base
Compliance to regulatory requirements for India
Developing BCM strategies for new centres in India
Account and Site Specific BCM plan development, maintenance and exercising
Running BCM operations with a team of 27 resources
Driving training and awareness program for Technology business in India
People management, Performance management and career planning
Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and partners.
Developed strategic plans to align business objectives with the company's long-term goals.
Sr. Associate Vice President BCM
EXL Service
02.2013 - 06.2017
Role Overview: In the role of Sr. Associate Vice President BCM, I was responsible for Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Incident Management program for EXL delivery centres globally
Assisted in the development of long-term strategic objectives for the company.
Implementation of BCM framework and Policy administration
Compliance to regulatory requirements for all Geographies
BCM Solutioning & Consultation to all new and existing clients
Internal & External Stakeholder engagement
Cross geography recovery plan development for complex business portfolio
Account septic and Enterprise Resilience and continuity testing and exercising
In the role of Sr
Associate Vice President BCM, I was responsible for Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Incident Management program for EXL delivery centres globally
Accomplished following big-ticket Initiatives for the Organisation
Aligning & Implementing ISO22301for EXL delivery centres in India, Philippines and South Africa
Developed Business Continuity policy and procedures for EXL
DGM Business Continuity Management
IBM Global Process Services
12.2006 - 01.2013
Role Overview: As Deputy General Manager, Business Continuity Management, I was responsible for Business Continuity, Disaster recovery and Incident management program for IBM Global Process Services India and Philippines Operations in coordination with Global BCM team
Governance and Oversight to ensure Implementation of the BCP, Incident management across IBM Global Process Services, India
Compliance to regulatory requirements and internal IBM policies
Providing support to all Business Unit on BCM life-cycle activities
Conducting BCP rehearsals, DR Tests, Evacuation drills
Developing crisis management procedures
Managing internal and external BCP audits
As Deputy General Manager, Business Continuity Management, I was responsible for Business Continuity, Disaster recovery and Incident management program for IBM Global Process Services India and Philippines Operations in coordination with Global BCM team
In the role of Delivery Project Executive - Job responsibilities included
Delivery interface for transitioning new campaigns
Manage profitability and Revenue of the account
Managing contractual metrics deliverables
Managing and mentoring the quality and workforce management team
Manage headcount Planning
Demonstrate thorough grasp of quality procedures and techniques (audit plans/ process improvement projects etc.)
People development and create management pipeline
Provide effective business solutions
Analysing customer satisfaction surveys
Monitoring implementation of all audit processes and security standards
Escalation management
Manager Operations
Infosys BPO Ltd.
02.2005 - 11.2006
Role Overview: As a Manager, Operations under telecom domain, I managed a multi-dimensional/skill project - Inbound, Outbound and Data with a span of 158 FTEs and 3 sub processes
Meet all KPIs & KRAs
Facilitating the training department in updating and improving training modules
Managing staffing, rostering, scheduling
Process performance measurement and track requirements used in day to day operations (quality/turnaround time/ productivity/ abandon rates etc.)
Knowledge and understanding of various reporting requirements (templates/ frequency etc) sufficient to generate accurate reports and highlight issues
Complaint handling and procedures to resolve and/or escalate relevant issues
Implement and maintain quality procedures and techniques (audit plans/ process improvement projects etc.)
Hiring Associates
People Management
As a Manager, Operations under telecom domain, I managed a multi-dimensional/skill project - Inbound, Outbound and Data with a span of 158 FTEs and 3 sub processes
Analyst, Purchase Practices
ACS of India PVT. LTD.
12.2003 - 01.2005
Role Overview: As an Analyst, Purchase Practices, I was part of the Transition team - Process Validation & Improvement
Auditing Purchase contracts to identify and capture errors
Constant follow up with buyers to rectify erroneous purchase contracts
Translating purchase contract to evaluate dollar savings
Handling a team of five FTEs for their productivity, quality and savings
Monthly & Quarterly Purchase reporting to internal & external stakeholders
As an Analyst, Purchase Practices, I was part of the Transition team - Process Validation & Improvement
Education
MBA -
Barkatullah University
06.1998
Graduation - BSc Hons.
Banaras Hindu University
07.1996
10 + 2 -
St. Michael’s High School
05.1992
10 -
St. Michael’s High School
05.1990
Skills
Proficient Leader
Budgeting and cost control strategies
Cost analysis and savings
Strength
Strategy
Managing multicultural, globally spread diverse teams
Fast learner
Creative Mind is the source of innovation
Certification
Dual CBCI (Certified from the Business Continuity Institute, UK)
Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP, BCMI, Singapore)
Accelerated Management Program, MDI, Gurgaon
BS25999 orientation from BSI
ISO 22301:2012 Lead Implementer
Affiliate BCI Member
Developmentaltrainings
7 Habits – Leadership Capability building
Leading for Performance – Leadership capability building
Finance for Non-Finance – Financial management concepts
Enterprise Risk Management
Introduction to Program Management
Basic Blue for emerging Leaders, IBM
Management orientation from NID, Ahmedabad
Personal Information
Passport Number: Z7047667
Date of Birth: 12/13/74
Affiliations
Passionate actor
Passionate musician
Accomplishments
1. Won an award in the "Best Short Film" category at the Cineverse International Film Festival, Needwood, Burton
2. Owner of Spotify and iTunes channels with my written and composed songs