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ANSHUL GUPTA

ANSHUL GUPTA

Bengaluru

Summary

17+Years’ experience in managing Service and process integration management related processes. Holds Good Leadership Qualities to ensure that my team gets to work in a healthy and open environment. Willingness to get the things done in tight schedule and deliver the results on time has been my forte, People Leader, who has successfully led and motivated team towards growth and success in the organization; extensively coordinated with multi-cultural & global teams for smooth functions. Managed a team responsible for ITIL Service Management processes i.e. Crisis, Change, Problem, Escalations & Continuous process improvements in Microfocus, OpenText for last 5 Years with SMART KPI Driven Approach. Have a unique experience of been through 7 companies’ merger and acquisitions in the last 17 years with various roles and responsibilities. Currently positioned as Lead , Service Management , Operational Excellence responsible for multiple continuous process improvements in OpenText i.e. (Actionable Customer Experience, Implement Hypercare, Zero DT & HA). Comprehensive Administrative experience on Service management tools like Service Anywhere, SMAX and JIRA. Strong experience in Service Management, Processes Integration, Acquisitions and alignments , ITSM tools Deployment, Project Management, Service Integration and Management Planning, Resource Allocation. Key Accounts Anchor and Client Relationship Management: lead point of contact for all key client matters, proactively anticipate the client requirement, work within the company to ensure deadlines for the client are met, and help the client succeed. Strong Expertise in collaborating with External vendors ( NetApp , AWS and DXC ) for Operational excellence. Successful interfacing with executives & decision makers on various Service Management KPI trend and analysis ; resolving critical problem areas and delivering on customer commitments. Proven track record of delivering quality services without compromising with service standards. Handled multiple external Audits as a SPOC for the organization. Completed extensive 2 Years ALDP Leadership Program with external trainer. Previously I worked with HPE enterprise Autonomy as Senior Configuration Management Engineer and Iron Mountain as Configuration Management Engineer and Stratify as Associate Engineer.

Results-driven management professional with proven track record of fostering team collaboration and driving results. Consistently delivers on organizational goals through effective leadership and adaptability. Known for strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage changing priorities with ease.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Management Team Manager

Microfocus
11.2019 - 02.2022
  • As a Service Management Team Manager, have been responsible for following service management processes while managing various process owners for (Change Management,Incident Management , Escalation and Problem Management)

As Change Manager

  • Work with Service Owners to define a suitable Change Management process and procedure to be implemented, Managing the end-to-end cycle of planned & emergency changes and releases with minimal disruption.
  • Chairing the Change Advisory Board (CAB) including planning the weekly meeting, outlining the agenda and ensuring technical discussions are clearly understood by the non-technical attendees.
  • Generate Operational metrics (SLA, KPI, SLO etc) for executive reviews


As Escalation Manager

  • Handle Business critical situations and manage escalation with functional teams.
  • Vendor Engagement & collaboration meeting with Products group for updates tracking and escalation status

As Major Incident and Problem Manager

  • Manage the Major Incident process for various products and Cross teams
  • Assists in creation of a targeted action plan with identified team specific resources
  • Manage the Crisis Bridge Line and target for quick incident resolution
  • Ensures timely internal and customer communications are sent
  • Run Major incident review meeting to assess RCA and CAPA
  • Publish Executive Major Incident Dashboard with Trends and KPIs


Additional Cross Teams Initiatives that I led-


  • SPOC for Org and pushing agent to move forward with optimization activities like Saving plan analysis and renewal, migrate to AWS native service, latest and greatest version migration
  • ITSM Tool Service Anywhere, SMAX Rollout, Jira Roll out & Implementation as ITSM Tool Administrator
  • Newsletter Design for 3000+ users
  • Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.

As Team Manager

  • Boosted employee satisfaction through regular performance reviews, constructive feedback, and personal development plans.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient task delegation and time management strategies.
  • Developed a high-performing team by recruiting top talent, providing ongoing training, and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional departments to drive cohesive efforts towards common goals and objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies as well as industry regulations through diligent oversight of daily operations and staff adherence to guidelines.
  • Improved overall team morale with effective motivational techniques like reward programs, recognition events, and transparent communication practices.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
  • Championed process improvements within the department by identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions, and leading change initiatives.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients through attentive account management, timely issue resolution, and proactive status updates on project milestones.
  • Spearheaded quality assurance initiatives, resulting in fewer errors and higher client satisfaction.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to foster collaborative work environment, leading to innovative solutions.
  • Increased client satisfaction with timely project delivery and consistent updates.
  • Led development and execution of strategic plans to meet company objectives, driving team success.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Lead, Service Management , Operational Excellence

OpenText
02.2022 - Current
  • WW Escalation Manager for handling Business Critical situations for 300 prime customers
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment with getting adjusted to new tools and technology
  • Prime Focus on Highest Customer Experience by developing customer experience measuring model
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement like implementing hypercare policy and operational risk management
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Bachelors of Engineer (B.E.) - Computer Science

Institute of Technology And Management
Gwalior, India
01.2007

Skills

  • Major Incident Management, Problem Management , Change Management
  • Operational Risk Management
  • Handling Customer Escalations
  • Project/Program Management & People Management
  • Configuration Management
  • Customer Focused Continuous Process Improvements (Actionable Customer Experience, Implement Hypercare, Zero DT & HA)
  • Stakeholder and Vendor Management
  • Service Management Process/workflow designer
  • Newsletter and Customer Feedback Survey Designing
  • External Audits /AWS Cost Governance/ Cost optimization activities coordination

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 90% customer satisfaction score by implementing actionable customer experience model
  • SMART KPI Driven approach , monthly review of KPI and results with executives
  • Introduced ZERO DOWNTIME and High Availability initiatives which significantly reduced major incident by 20%
  • Implemented Hypercare Policy for prime customers

Certification

  • Multiple Recognitions awards received from customers and stakeholders on Company recognition portal throughout a financial year
  • PRINCE2, Service Anywhere Administrator and ITIL INT –SO,ST, V4 Foundation Certified.
  • Performer of the quarter for recognition towards Strong engagements with Product, Customers and R&D team
  • Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding efforts towards successful deployment for SMAX for ITSM Deployment
  • Received Super Singer Award in Office event Rhythm.
  • Got Best Team award as Quality superior.
  • Received I-Rookie award (Excellence Recognition in Stratify) for recognition of the commitment that I exhibited as an individual.
  • Active member of BCP Team (Business Continuity Plan) to support customers facing business critical situations

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Lead, Service Management , Operational Excellence

OpenText
02.2022 - Current

Service Management Team Manager

Microfocus
11.2019 - 02.2022

Bachelors of Engineer (B.E.) - Computer Science

Institute of Technology And Management
ANSHUL GUPTA