Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Power Platform High Impact Initiatives
Selected Strategic Programs And Metrics
Certification
Timeline
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Ashis Kumar Garg

Ashis Kumar Garg

Pune

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Twinings Private Limited, driving digital transformation through AI enablement and automation. Expert in modern workplace strategy and team building, achieving millions in cost savings while enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and agile methodologies, fostering innovation and delivering impactful results.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Head of Modern Workplace & Automation

Twinings Private Limited
04.2021 - Current
  • Executed roadmap for modern workplace transformation using Microsoft Co-Pilot and automation technologies.
  • Delivered significant projects, including Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot, Co Pilot Agents and cloud migration initiatives.
  • Enabled increased productivity and accelerated go-to-market strategies to drive revenue growth.
  • Achieved cost savings in millions of pounds annually through optimized process automation.
  • Presented strategic technology initiatives to executive leadership, influencing investment decisions.
  • Built and mentored high-performing teams to cultivate a culture of innovation.
  • Implemented automated workflows and RPA solutions to improve operational efficiency.
  • Facilitated change management programs to support organizational transformation.

Project Lead & Sr. SharePoint Consultant

Wipro LTD.
Hyderabad
11.2019 - 03.2021
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects on time and within budget.
  • Developed project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility.
  • Implemented agile methodologies to enhance project delivery speed and team collaboration.

Onsite Project Lead & Sr. SharePoint Consultant

Wipro Doha LLC
Doha
01.2014 - 09.2019
  • Collaborated with Qatar Social Works Foundation and Ministry of Public Health to enhance service delivery.
  • Streamlined medical licensing processes by implementing e-Licensing and eJaza systems.
  • Managed multiple projects from initiation to closure, ensuring timely completion.
  • Coordinated resources across departments to facilitate project success.
  • Forecasted and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Ensured compliance with policies, procedures, and standards throughout project scope.
  • Submitted budget estimates, progress reports, and cost tracking documentation to stakeholders.

Senior Software Engineer

L & T Infotech
Mumbai
03.2010 - 12.2013
  • Developed 'CliquePoint,' enhancing SharePoint 2010 to establish a social enterprise.
  • Implemented an employee portal to streamline communication for all employees.
  • Assisted junior developers in debugging code and providing technical support.
  • Delivered technical support and troubleshooting assistance to software users.
  • Collaborated with UI/UX designers to enhance software usability and user experience.

Software Engineer

SRIS InfoSystems
Bhubaneshwar
01.2009 - 02.2010
  • Design and develop public-facing websites for different small and medium-scale industries using .NET. and SQL
  • Coordinated installation of software systems and collaborated with user experience team on design and implementation of new features.
  • Resolved customer issues by establishing workarounds and solutions to debug and create defect fixes.

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering

Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Odisha, India
08-2007

Skills

  • Digital transformation leadership
  • AI enablement and automation
  • Modern workplace strategy
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Team building and mentoring
  • Change management strategies
  • Governance and compliance
  • Innovation in emerging technologies
  • Microsoft Co-Pilot
  • Agile methodologies

Awards

  • PMI Volunteer Award (2020)
  • Outstanding Contribution Award – Hamad Medical Corporation
  • Team Performance Award – CliquePoint
  • Multiple client appreciation certificates

Power Platform High Impact Initiatives

  • Center of Excellence (CoE), Implemented governance model, connectors policy, and monitoring dashboard; enabled secure, scalable app development across business functions.
  • Process Automation, Rolled out critical approval flows (e.g., artwork change, supplier onboarding) with audit trails and SLA tracking.
  • Data Integration, Built reusable connectors and Dataverse schemas to unify operational data for reporting and workflow orchestration.
  • Citizen Development Enablement, Established training pathways, solution templates, and review gates to accelerate delivery while maintaining compliance.
  • AI-Assisted Design, Used Copilot capabilities to generate app mock-ups and documentation; standardized UX and accelerated solution design cycles.

Selected Strategic Programs And Metrics

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption, Led business value workshops and pilot rollout across TwO (Twinings Ovaltine) users; defined guardrails and use-case catalog for Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance.
  • AskTwO Bot (Copilot Studio), Designed employee self-service chatbot for onboarding, policies, and benefits; coordinated license allocation and production readiness across TwO-Shared-Dev/Global Dev-Test-Prod environments.
  • Power Platform Governance (CoE), Established environment strategy, DLP policies, and ALM pipelines; standardized solution lifecycle and release management for critical apps and flows.
  • Licence FinOps Automation, Orchestrated Microsoft licensing true-up and validation workflows; partnered with markets and local IT to identify inactive/disabled accounts and streamline reclamation.
  • Artwork Comparison – Global Vision Alternative, Evaluated options and negotiated vendor approach (Sun Branding eFlow) to avoid heavy licensing and hardware costs; aligned with security assessment and procurement processes.
  • SAP Build Process Automation & Gen-AI, Drafted adoption roadmap with SAP BTP; introduced generative AI assistant to accelerate artifact creation and process automation initiatives.
  • Virtual Experience Store, Prioritized immersive digital commerce initiative using value/feasibility scoring; advanced pilot planning for enhanced brand engagement.

Certification

PMP-PMI.

Timeline

Head of Modern Workplace & Automation

Twinings Private Limited
04.2021 - Current

Project Lead & Sr. SharePoint Consultant

Wipro LTD.
11.2019 - 03.2021

Onsite Project Lead & Sr. SharePoint Consultant

Wipro Doha LLC
01.2014 - 09.2019

Senior Software Engineer

L & T Infotech
03.2010 - 12.2013

Software Engineer

SRIS InfoSystems
01.2009 - 02.2010

B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering

Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Ashis Kumar Garg