Winner of prestigious Finance Excellence Award for 2023, which is highest level of recognition in Finance at AMEX.
Winner of IBM'S “THE GREAT MIND CHALLENGE FOR BUSINESS AWARDS 2011”. Its an all India level awards by IBM.
MBA, B.Com, Certified Software Engineer, Pursuing Data Science Certification. Total 22+ years of industry experience, 11+ years with AMEX.
Experienced Techno Finance professional skilled in Project Management, People Leadership, and Technical Solution designing.
Lead Data Architect at AMEX's Finance Fast Forward Project, overseeing the automation of CCAR processes to enhance efficiency for Finance teams and optimize Federal Reserve's Schedule submissions. Responsible for designing, architecting, and developing CCAR processes. AMEX is preparing for bank category change from 4 to 2 by 2026.
Specialist Cognos TM1 Architect, Developer, and Administrator with 14+ years of experience in TM1/PA. Developed 30+ end-to-end models and supported over 60+ TM1 models for companies in Finance, Manufacturing, and Service Sectors. Proficient in Cognos BI, Python, CCC, Rest API, Tableau, and Power BI for solution design.
Experienced finance professional at AMEX's BU FP&A Capability Development team, specializing in CCAR Stress Testing, Planning & Forecasting, Investment Optimization, and TM1 Platform Management.
Platform Manager with expertise in end-to-end service delivery for IBM Cognos platform. Lead platform initiatives and managed developer and user support. Also oversaw software testing team.
Proven skills in People Management and Leadership. Experienced leader of technical experts in Application Development & Support, Platform Management, Business Analytics, Change Management, and Business Intelligence. Previous experience includes TI Infrastructure Management, IT Procurements, Operations Management, Customer Support Management, and Accounts and Finance.
Experienced in utilizing Agile Methodology to successfully deliver solutions through the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Data Architect II
American Express India Private Ltd
Gurgaon
02.2013 - Current
Performing Finance Decision Support to leadership with their financial results, scorecard and visualization requirements.
Proven leadership with leading 20+ team members so far to ensure timely and accurate technical solution delivery and BAU support. Ensuring team members' upskilling and professional growth.
Data architect and technical solution design expert using Cognos TM1/Planning Analytics, Cognos Analytics as a tool and using Agile Methodology.
Lead 25+ Cognos TM1/PA Complex Projects at AMEX, primarily in the field of CCAR Stress Testing Automation, Investment Optimization, Planning & Forecasting and Platform support.
Tech. Lead
Aegis Ltd, Essar Group Company
Mumbai
10.2011 - 02.2013
Singlehandedly executed 12+ intricate TM1 projects for Aegis BPO and EGLOSS. Created innovative solutions to streamline planning, budgeting, rolling forecast, and actuals reporting across 7 diverse markets.
Developed 5 new projects: ITSS, Spend Management, Technology, SGA, Business Development & Academy TM1 Projects for EGLOSS (Essar Global Shared Services) Consolidation.
Managed TM1 administration, granting user access, administering backups and testing server performance, Optimized TM1 servers for improved performance.
Senior IT-Officer
Marico Ltd
Mumbai
04.2006 - 09.2011
Team: Technology Solutions and Implementation
Managed the development of Cognos TM1 alongside administrative tasks while providing insights through data analysis on key areas like planning, budgeting, rolling forecast and management reporting
Developed and implemented 10 new End-To-End TM1 Models and supported about 25+ models within Marico's Corporate Finance, Consumer Product Business Finance, International Business Group and KAYA Skin Care. Worked on SAP data integration with Cognos TM1.
Team: IT Infrastructure
Oversaw IT procurements and asset management for entire India and overseas operations including hardware/software acquisition as well as managing networking products,
AMC contracts,FMS/IAS contracts,and internet links.
Responsible for Vendor Management for healthy, smooth operations, and uninterrupted vendor support. Managed IT Accounts, including Purchase Order/Service Orders using SAP R/3 and vendor Payment Management.
Successfully oversaw the administration of Facility Management Services through collaboration with renowned third-party vendors like Wipro and Minds. Simultaneously managed Infrastructure Availability services (IAS) for Head Office, Regional Offices, Factories, and other sites throughout India.
Assistant Manager
Neave Data Resolution for Bharti Airtel Ltd
Mumbai
12.2004 - 04.2006
Oversaw inventory management for Airtel's Brand shop, handling purchases and stocks of prepaid, post-paid, recharge coupons, and mobile devices.
Executed diverse tasks spanning from Customer Service Executive to Cashier to Brand Shop Operation Management.
Managed and maintained daily stock report, sales reports, and cash MIS. Analyzed monthly MIS data to optimize product merchandising, customer documentation, and sales promotions.
Supervised 6 customer care executives and oversaw a team of 5 housekeeping and office boy staff.
Recognized as the Best Back-Office Executive in Mumbai, leading to a promotion to Assistant Manager.
Operation Manager & Stock Keeper
Gulson Marketing for Sonata Titan Watches
Mumbai
01.2004 - 11.2004
Effectively managed the distribution of Sonata Watches worth Rs. 10 Crores in Mumbai
Managed dealer and retailer payments, maintained purchase and stock records, oversaw accounts, product promotion, sales promotion, and merchandising through market visit and telecalling.
Managed and supervised a team of 4 sales executives and 2 delivery boys.
Assistant Manager - Operations
Gulson Communication for Bharti Airtel
Mumbai
03.2003 - 06.2004
Managed Airtel's Distribution from Bandra to Andheri area in Mumbai and Airtel Relationship Centre (ARC) Franchisee at Khar for services including Post-paid and Pre-paid products.
Managed and supervised a team of 4 sales executives, 5 customer care executives, and 3 office staff.
Managed purchase and stock of Airtel SIM and other products, communicated dealer prices, collected post-paid forms and payments.
Executed various responsibilities such as managing new mobile activations, mobile numbers management, achieving sales targets through effective promotional strategies and marketing visits.
Computer Operator-Cum-Clerk
Shilpa Sanganak for CIDCO
Mumbai
05.2002 - 10.2002
Worked as Computer Operator-Cum-Clerk for City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO).
Account Assistant
B.V. Shah & Associates (CA Firm)
Mumbai
02.2000 - 02.2001
Executed multiple responsibilities as an Account Assistant in a CA firm, encompassing tasks such as Account Reconciliations, computerized Account Entries using Tally software, and facilitating Tax Return filings.