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Devjothi Dutta

Bengaluru,Karnataka

Summary

A strategic business leader with over 20 years of experience, successfully leading data management and governance, analytics, and digital transformation initiatives across sectors including banking, real estate, merchandising, and supply chain. Expertise lies in driving data strategy, implementing robust data governance frameworks, and overseeing large-scale information management projects. Consistently enhances business processes, optimizes data assets, and empowers cross-functional teams to leverage data for strategic decision-making. Strong background in project management and stakeholder engagement, skilled at fostering a culture of data-driven innovation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Product and Portfolio Manager

Canadian Tire
2023.06 - 2024.08
  • Data Product Manager for Digital and Product Portfolio Divisions of Canadian Tire
  • Conduct Data Demand Management via quarterly PI Planning sessions for data asset ingestion requirements and projected costs/ingestion timelines
  • Lead a Data Engineering team for ingesting data into Data Lake following Scaled Agile Methodology. Completed ingestion of 200+ data product assets in 12 months
  • Team comprised of more than 35 contractors consisting of data engineers, data quality specialist, solutions and data architect and scrum manager (Manage Yearly Contractor Budget: 1.5 Million CAD)
  • Partner with solution architects/architecture board to design data feeds and patterns for ingesting different data sources
  • Lead everyday operations in data governance program by adhering to data governance framework, policies, standards and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency and compliance

Director - Enterprise Analytics

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
2016.03 - 2023.05
  • Product Analytics & Insights
  • Led the delivery of key analytics (KPIs and metrics) for JLLT's real estate data products, providing strategic insights for executive management and the Board to inform high-level decision-making.
  • Strategic Stakeholder Management
  • Managed relationships with global business and functional leaders, delivering large-scale data and analytics solutions aligned with enterprise priorities.
  • Cross-Business Analytics
  • Provided descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive insights to support key lines of business, including Global Treasury, Procurement, Audit/Compliance, Sustainability, and Finance.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Worked with Data Governance, Architecture, Engineering, and Program Management teams to execute JLLT's strategic data programs and priorities.
  • Team Leadership & Data Integration
  • Built and managed a team of five offshore Data Engineers to integrate internal and external JLL Capital Markets Valuation data into the enterprise Data Lake, enabling downstream analytics.
  • Business Transformation
  • Led a two-year, USD 1.25M business transformation project for APAC HR/Finance data assets, delivering on-time and on-budget while enhancing data accessibility and analytics capabilities.
  • Team Development & Management
  • Managed a team of six data professionals (analysts and data scientists), fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Executive-Level Reporting
  • Reported to the Vice President of Enterprise Analytics under JLLT's Chief Data Officer, contributing to the strategic direction and execution of key data initiatives.

Vice President – APAC, Regional Information Management

HSBC
2007.03 - 2016.02
  • Deputed to HSBC Analytics Centre, Guanzhou, China for a 1 year International Secondment (2015-16)
  • Worked for the Banks Retail Banking, Credit Risk, Mortgage Operations, Auto Finance, Compliance and HR LOB's for HSBC North Americas, Middle East North Africa (MENA) and APAC Regions respectively

Lead Assistant Vice President - HSBC MENA

HSBC Electronic Data Processing
2012.10 - 2014.12

As the Analytics & Information Management Lead for Retail Banking and Wealth Management for the region, key responsibilities included:

  • Design & Development : Led the creation and maintenance of analytical data marts and dashboards, delivering over 80 MI reports (daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly) and Cognos cubes.
  • Project Management : Spearheaded data development and enhancement projects, including the launch of new MI packs, ensuring rapid and cost-effective execution.
  • Collaboration with Leadership : Worked closely with senior business leaders (e.g., Regional Head of Credit Risk) to define and deliver critical analytical solutions, often under tight deadlines.
  • Compliance & Data Security : Partnered with regional compliance teams to ensure adherence to global and local regulatory directives on information security.
  • Data Governance : Led regional data governance initiatives, driving accuracy and integrity in data management practices.
  • Team Leadership : Managed a team of 10, including 2 managers, providing performance appraisals, coaching, and mentoring.

Reporting Structure : Directly reported to the Global Head of the Analytics Centre, with a functional line to the Head of Regional Retail Banking and Wealth Management.

Assistant Vice President - Global HR Function

HSBC Electronic Data Processing
2010.03 - 2012.09

As the Analytics & Information Management Lead, I was responsible for driving HR reporting and analytical insights for global and regional HR functions. Key responsibilities included:

  • Global HR Metrics Development : Collaborated with HSBC Global HR to standardize Human Capital Management (HCM) metrics across five regions as part of the HR transformation, providing actionable insights for senior HR leadership.
  • Cross-Regional Analytics Expansion : Partnered with senior HR and service delivery teams to expand the use of reporting and analytics across multiple regions and HR platforms, increasing data-driven decision-making.
  • Process Optimization & Automation : Led the optimization and automation of HR reporting processes, reducing manual effort and enhancing reporting efficiency.
  • HR Datamart Development : Designed and developed an HR data mart to centralize HCM metrics, supporting streamlined reporting and downstream analytics.
  • Dashboard Creation : Worked closely with Group HR to create dashboards for senior leadership, including HR Executive Committee and Global Mobility Analysis reports.
  • Stakeholder Engagement : Engaged daily with regional/global HR service delivery leads and senior management based in London to align on priorities and reporting needs.

I managed a team of 3 managers and 12 analysts, reporting directly to the VP and Global Lead for HR Reporting and Analytics.

Manager - NA Corporate Info. Management

HSBC Electronic Data Processing
2007.03 - 2010.02

    As the BI and Analytics Manager, I oversaw all Business Intelligence (BI) and MIS data and reporting for HSBC North America's CIM, AutoFinance, and Retail Banking functions. Key responsibilities included:

    • BI & Data Warehouse Development : Led the design, development, and enhancement of BI and data warehouse platforms to support business needs.
    • Process Automation : Managed and optimized existing BI, data warehouse, and MIS platforms by automating MS Excel-based Risk/MIS reports (using Excel Macros, Base SAS, VB programming, and Windows Scheduler) and Cognos-based BI reports. For example, I automated Excel reports for risk management, improving delivery speed and accuracy.
    • Strategic Leadership : Collaborated with the AutoFinance Information Management (IM) team, including VP and AVPs, to set strategies and objectives for both onshore and offshore teams.
    • Cross-Functional Project Leadership : Led the North America Operations Project to create a unified data platform and BI reports for the CML, Cards, and Retail Banking functions.
    • Team Management : Supervised a team of 4, handling goal-setting, performance appraisals, coaching, and mentoring.
    • I had a matrix reporting and reported directly to the VP of the US IM team and the VP of the Offshore Analytics Team in India.

Senior Systems Analyst

HarperCollins Publishing
2005.01 - 2006.12
  • Developed and supported the Publishing Vista ERP, addressing user issues and system enhancements.
  • Maintained the Oracle 10g-based Production Manager (PM) system, building interfaces to integrate ERP with external systems (e.g., finance, inventory).
  • Managed ETL processes between ERP and PM systems using PL/SQL scripts for efficient data transfers.
  • Leveraged PL/SQL in TOAD for database maintenance and optimization, and used MS Excel and VB Macros to cleanse/load third-party data (e.g., CSV files).
  • Led the migration from a legacy ERP to JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, ensuring accurate data mapping and minimal downtime.
  • Reported to the Head of Information Systems, providing updates on system integration and performance.

Education

Executive Management Program – General Management -

IIM Bangalore
Bengaluru, India
12.2012

Master of Science - Information Technology Systems

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, UK
11.2004

Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering

University of Pune
Pune, India
06.1993

Skills

  • Data Management & Governance
  • Data Strategy Development
  • Master Data Management (MDM)
  • Data Lineage and Data Quality Management
  • Analytics & Business Intelligence
  • Data Engineering
  • Digital Transformation
  • Project Management (Agile, Waterfall)
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Vendor Management & Collaboration

Certification

  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • Columbia University- MIT-Emeritus- Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business
  • DAMA CDMP - In Progress
  • Tableau Desktop Certified
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner – Scrum Alliance
  • Deep Learning.AI - CNN, Neural Networks and Deep Learning, Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization

Personal Information

Citizenship: Indian Citizen, Canadian PR

Timeline

Data Product and Portfolio Manager

Canadian Tire
2023.06 - 2024.08

Director - Enterprise Analytics

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
2016.03 - 2023.05

Lead Assistant Vice President - HSBC MENA

HSBC Electronic Data Processing
2012.10 - 2014.12

Assistant Vice President - Global HR Function

HSBC Electronic Data Processing
2010.03 - 2012.09

Vice President – APAC, Regional Information Management

HSBC
2007.03 - 2016.02

Manager - NA Corporate Info. Management

HSBC Electronic Data Processing
2007.03 - 2010.02

Senior Systems Analyst

HarperCollins Publishing
2005.01 - 2006.12

Executive Management Program – General Management -

IIM Bangalore

Master of Science - Information Technology Systems

University of Strathclyde

Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering

University of Pune
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • Columbia University- MIT-Emeritus- Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business
  • DAMA CDMP - In Progress
  • Tableau Desktop Certified
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner – Scrum Alliance
  • Deep Learning.AI - CNN, Neural Networks and Deep Learning, Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization
Devjothi Dutta