Edwin Pradeep
Bengaluru
Summary
Specialties: ITIL V4 Certified Digital & IT Strategy Leader, SAFe Agilist5.0, CSM, PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Program Management Professional (PgMP) trained.
Graduate of GE’s premier IT leadership program: Information Technology Leadership Program (ITLP / IMLP). Global IT Leader with18+ years of experience in AI, Analytics & Automation.
Responsible for technology strategy, and end to end automation mandate in Novo Nordisk. Established Centers of Excellence for Conversational AI / Generative AI. Driving global adoption of Citizen Development and Low Code / No Code proliferation and governance.
Previously headed the Data Analytics team at Alstom handling the entire data lifecycle from extraction, model building, visualization to insights and analytical development.
Having an excellent track record of leveraging IT for enabling and transforming business processes to operate at peak levels.
Expertise in building strategy, converting strategy to action, risk forecasting and mitigation, strategy planning, designing solutions, program & portfolio management, process improvements, cost optimization, compliance & change management.
Drive global programs end-to-end, with focus on building corporate competencies and providing strategic direction. Adroit at handling multi-geography cross functional teams of varying sizes.
Key strength: Implementing large, complex programs and teams in matrix organizations by leveraging key relations at CxO level. Adept at handling uncertainty and driving change in Digital Transformation
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Head - Intelligent Automation - Center of Excellence
Novo Nordisk
07.2019 - Current
- Defining and leading the AI, Analytics & Automation Strategy at Novo Nordisk reporting to the Divisional CIO
- Built a100+ robust team from ground-up to expand from RPA to include AI solutions such as Generative AI, Conversational AI CoE, Business Process Management, LowCode/ NoCode Strategy, Citizen Development and Hyperautomation Applications
- Expanded the automation solutions to 10X times in a span of4 years with 14X times the result
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Playing the role of key Business Partner for all business functions in Novo Nordisk driving innovation, simplification, digitalisation through digital solutions involving AI, Analytics and Automation
- Drive the Digital Strategy for Novo Nordisk’s Capability Center in India
- Delivered close to80+ RPA Automations,40+ AI and Gen AI based solutions, amongst other strategic Digital & AI initiatives for Novo Nordisk
- Global Thought leader for Automation and AI, identifies key trends and is able to deliver solutions in the early phases of technology
- Delivered the first GenAI Chatbot and first award winning AI based Agentic Process Automation In Novo Nordisk
Head of Analytics
Alstom
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Defined and Executed Data and Analytics Strategy for Business Functions
- Built a future roadmap for new technology introduction including Automation, & Advanced Analytics
Sr. Manager - ERP Program Delivery
GE
12.2013 - 11.2016
- Implement ERP globally for GE Appliances, Develop and design a comprehensive strategy to achieve a robust plan with minimal customization
- End to End management of all program related activities including risk forecasting, scheduling, estimation and delivery
- Successfully delivered on time, high quality delivery which was well received and appreciated by the global stakeholders
Sr. Manager - ASPAC Program Delivery
GE
09.2010 - 12.2013
- Responsible for program delivery of all projects in the ASPAC region
- Liaise with project managers to understand individual program / project needs and get them fulfilled
- Foresee and mitigate program level risks and coach project managers on risk mitigation in their individual projects
- Oversee requirements, design, code reviews and ensure successful launch of projects which are on time and of highest quality
- Understand resource requirements and dependencies and create high level plan to ensure smooth operation of project activities
Project Manager
GE
07.2008 - 09.2010
- Develop strategy and build pipeline of projects / operations activities for the team
- Forecast resource / budget requirements and implement project and programs based on priorities aligned with the organisation strategy
- Manage key resources to ensure high quality of deliverable within the specified time
- Forecast and mitigate risks arising in the projects
Information Management Leadership Programme
GE
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Information Management Leadership Program (IMLP) is a premier leadership program designed to put Information Management Careers on fast track
- IMLP helps develop strong technical and project management skills through meaningful and challenging assignments coupled with detailed coursework
- Some of the key skills developed by an IMLP during the two year program are business dynamics, career strategies, communication skills, problem solving, decision making and project leadership
- Personally, it has helped me develop strong project management and diverse process knowledge
Education
B.E. - Computer Science Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
MBA - Information Technology
Symbiosis
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St. Joseph's Boys' High School
Skills
- Dynamic Leadership
- Strategy
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Contact
- Pradeep.edwin@gmail.com
- Www.linkedin.com/in/edwinlp (LinkedIn)
Languages
English (Native or Bilingual)
French (Elementary)
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Scrum Master
Timeline
Global Head - Intelligent Automation - Center of Excellence
Novo Nordisk
07.2019 - Current
Head of Analytics
Alstom
12.2016 - 06.2019
Sr. Manager - ERP Program Delivery
GE
12.2013 - 11.2016
Sr. Manager - ASPAC Program Delivery
GE
09.2010 - 12.2013
Project Manager
GE
07.2008 - 09.2010
Information Management Leadership Programme
GE
07.2006 - 07.2008
MBA - Information Technology
Symbiosis
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St. Joseph's Boys' High School
B.E. - Computer Science Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University