Dinesh Babu
Bengaluru
Summary
Innovative and highly organized professional with 18 plus years of experience in Corporate Banking domain (Operations, Testing and Software Development) advocating best business models & procedures leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Project Manager (Manager Consulting Delivery - ASDC Trade Project)
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd
10.2024 - Current
- Lead and managing the end-to-end execution of IT projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, timelines, and budget constraints
- Spearhead the implementation of banking application systems, upgrading platforms and tools to improve end customer experience
- Collaborate with stakeholders across client-side IT team, business, and compliance teams to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables
- Utilize Agile methodologies to manage diverse teams of developers, analysts, and external vendors
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation, tracking milestones and mitigating risks proactively
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations, conducting regular audits and updates to project practices.
Associate Consultant
CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Associated with CGI Development Team delivering Trade Solution (Trade360) as Testing Team Lead
- This includes working closely with Client and onshore counter parts to ensure smooth project releases
- Lead Regression and Shakedown testing team (Manual and Automation) which assures the quality of the code delivered to the client
- Test case writing and Test planning as per the requirement and capacity
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving
- Reduce the TAT and increase the quality of testing by expanding the automation coverage
- Implemented more efficient processes and reduced wasted resources
- Optimized team training and staff development
- Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills
- Collaborating with client on requirements and making sure development goes smooth
Automation Lead
ANZ Support Services Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 07.2021
- Associated with Machine Learning and Automation Projects within Trade Operations
- This included working closely with the Vendors (PSL) for deployment of the solution in ANZ environment using Agile methodology project and Collaborated with RPA team for deployment of E2E integrated ML Solution
- Examined user requirements and verified program functionality and performance against targets
- Tested functionality, performance and compliance of products against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and stakeholder's satisfaction
- Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines
- Involved in Testing during system release from Business side and signing off
- Finding opportunities of Automation by working with Business stakeholders
- Reported project status and financial updates to stakeholders and collected feedback
- Delivered presentations and briefings to senior teams and incorporated changes into project workflows
- Lead Operations Team which handles Trade Finance Products like Import & Export Payments (LC, Collections, Open Accounts, Advance Payments), Swift Loans, Buyer's Credit, Invoice Financing, Bank to Bank Reimbursement, Payments & Financing, Liquidation
- Adherence to SLA's, Escalation management, Capacity planning to meet daily and overall transaction screening SLA
Team Leader
JP Morgan Services India Pvt. Ltd
04.2008 - 08.2014
- All types of Trade Finance payments
- Loans : Swift Loans, Buyer's Credit, Trade Loan, Invoice Financing, TR Financing, LC Discounting, Bank to Bank Reimbursement Financing
- Loan Participation Syndication
- EURO Payments Clearing (Cash Operations): Part of migration and successfully managed EURO Payments Clearing Team
- Products Handled: Payments & Receipts and Clearing System - (EBA,TARGET)
Senior Associate
Fidelity Business Services India Pvt Ltd
06.2006 - 01.2008
- Performed checker activity in Health & Welfare operations team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
PSG College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore, TN01.2006
Skills
- Project Management
- Client relations
- Staff management
- Agile methodology
- Stakeholder management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Trade Finance Expertise
- Test automation strategy
Certification
- CSPO - Certified Scrum Product Owner
- CDCS - Certified Documentary Credit Specialist from IFS, London.
- CTF (Certification in Trade Finance) conducted by Indian Institute of Banking and Finance.
Accomplishments
- Instrumental in setting up the Fiji HUB as BCP location, have travelled to Fiji for 60+ days as SME and setup the entire hub and went BAU within 25 days.
- Successfully implemented the project of TOM READY which involves handling of future date loans and payments.
- Part of the project STP of the Financial institutions in EURO processing.
Timeline
Project Manager (Manager Consulting Delivery - ASDC Trade Project)
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd
10.2024 - Current
Associate Consultant
CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants
08.2021 - 09.2023
Automation Lead
ANZ Support Services Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 07.2021
Team Leader
JP Morgan Services India Pvt. Ltd
04.2008 - 08.2014
Senior Associate
Fidelity Business Services India Pvt Ltd
06.2006 - 01.2008
- CSPO - Certified Scrum Product Owner
- CDCS - Certified Documentary Credit Specialist from IFS, London.
- CTF (Certification in Trade Finance) conducted by Indian Institute of Banking and Finance.
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
PSG College of Arts and Science
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