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CHRISTOPHER PETER

Bengaluru

Summary

Seasoned IT and M&A Consulting Leader with 19+ years of experience specializing in IT Due Diligence, IT Performance Improvement, and IT Transformation for M&A initiatives. Proven expertise in delivering IT Integration and strategy, driving digital transformation, and enabling operational synergies through post-merger integrations, IT carve-outs, and 100-day planning. Adept in managing end-to-end projects, delivering operational synergies, and guiding global teams to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager - M&A

Ernst & Young
Bengaluru
07.2023 - Current
  • Directed cross-functional teams to design and implement post-merger integration (PMI) strategies, achieving a 20% reduction in integration deviations, and delivering all milestones within budget.
  • Conducted strategic assessments and gap analyses to identify acquisition targets, resulting in a 10% increase in annual revenue.
  • Partnered with leadership to develop IT strategies and operational models, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
  • Led the development of business cases for acquisitions and divestitures, providing strategic insights to support investment decisions.
  • Delivered high-impact client presentations, RFP responses, and Statements of Work (SOW), contributing to a 20% improvement in post-merger efficiency.
  • Evaluated cloud adoption and AI integration opportunities, reducing operational risks by 12%, and driving business growth.

Key Achievements:

  • Conducted due diligence on six deals, identifying targets with a projected 20% ROI.
  • Reduced due diligence timelines by 15%, expediting M&A processes, and enhancing operational readiness.
  • Established strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 firms, creating a robust pipeline of acquisition targets, and boosting growth projections by 20%.

Program Manager - M&A

Wipro Technologies
Bengaluru
01.2019 - 07.2023
  • Led IT integration strategies for six major acquisitions, optimizing infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application systems, enhancing system compatibility by 20%.
  • Designed comprehensive M&A integration frameworks, including Day One and Day 30/60/100 plans, reducing project durations by 22%.
  • Conducted IT due diligence for acquisitions in digital, cloud, and AI sectors, identifying risks, and ensuring seamless integration.
  • Directed Integration Management Office (IMO) governance, improving reporting accuracy, and reducing project delays by 25%.
  • Developed integration playbooks and framework documents, standardizing processes, and improving efficiency for future transactions.
  • Collaborated with business units to formulate and execute value creation strategies, achieving a 12% improvement in process efficiency.

Key Achievements:

  • Onboarded 13 entities as part of a company-wide IT transformation, reducing critical issue resolution time by 20%.
  • Executed five high-value M&A transactions totaling $2 billion, contributing to a 15% revenue growth.
  • Developed post-merger analyses to identify cost-saving initiatives, reducing operational costs by 10% across M&A activities.

Delivery Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bengaluru
09.2009 - 01.2019
  • Managed IT services for three healthcare accounts, overseeing a 50+ member team, and delivering solutions aligned with IT strategy.
  • Implemented ITIL processes to drive service improvement, achieving a 20% reduction in SLA breaches.
  • Developed robust governance frameworks, enhancing reporting accuracy and operational transparency.

Technical Support Engineer

Hewlett Packard
Bengaluru
07.2006 - 09.2009

Technical Support Representative

CLI3L e-Services Pvt. Ltd
Bengaluru
02.2005 - 06.2006

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

Bishop Heber College
Tiruchirapalli
05-2003

Bachelor of Science - Physics

PSG College of Arts And Science
Coimbatore
05-2001

Skills

  • IT Due Diligence (Pre- and Post-Transaction)
  • IT Performance Improvement and Cost Optimization
  • IT Integration and Carve-Outs in M&A
  • Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies (AI, Data Science, Analytics)

Timeline

Senior Manager - M&A

Ernst & Young
07.2023 - Current

Program Manager - M&A

Wipro Technologies
01.2019 - 07.2023

Delivery Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2009 - 01.2019

Technical Support Engineer

Hewlett Packard
07.2006 - 09.2009

Technical Support Representative

CLI3L e-Services Pvt. Ltd
02.2005 - 06.2006

Master of Science - Information Technology

Bishop Heber College

Bachelor of Science - Physics

PSG College of Arts And Science
CHRISTOPHER PETER