Sandeep Kaushik Chebolu

Delivery Lead - (01-01-2024 to Present)

Bank of America

• Responsible for Delivery of Vendor upgrade Projects under DCRS Line of Business
• Led and managed cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Managed client expectations to ensure stakeholders were kept informed and up-to-date with project progress
• Secured and managed project funding, ensuring resources were allocated efficiently and effectively
• Successfully managed complex software project with budget of $1.5 million, completing it on time and within budget
• Led weekly progress meetings with stakeholders to keep them informed of project progress and to address any issues
• Managed inter-departmental communication to ensure all team members were on same page
• Created detailed risk management plan to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks, resulting in successful project launch

Project Manager - (01-01-2022 to 31-12-2023)

HSBC

i) GSPR - Monitoring & Alerting

ii) ABS-SRE-TRMF

• Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
• Stakeholder Management - Coordinating with Third Party Engagement Managers (TPEM), Technical SMEs, Vendors and HSBC Management to review Resiliency posture of Third-Party Applications used by HSBC.
• Lead Kick off meetings for reviews initiated against each Vendor.
• Kept track off each milestone and published weekly/monthly reports on status for each Vendor.
• Identifying potential risks and flagging them for Higher Management along with possible mitigation strategy.

Project Manager - (01-01-2022 to 31-12-2022)

GSPR requirements in HOOP

• Monitored development progress through daily stand ups.
• Obtained feedback/sign off from end users through bi-weekly demos
• Created monthly reports on development and published dashboard to Higher Management

Product Owner - HOOP (01-06-2021 to 31-12-2021)

• Product backlog Refinement, Grooming and Release Planning
• Work with UI/UX team to create wireframes / mock-ups.
• Create Stories, Tasks and Tickets on bugs found during testing in JIRA.
• Add / update Confluence pages with Platform related information.
• Eliciting feedback of relevant stakeholders through Story Grooming sessions or Fortnightly Demo sessions.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.

• Preparing Functional Scope Document and obtain sign off
• Product backlog Refinement, Grooming and Release Planning
• Product Feature Release every quarter
• Analyzing and Preparing Functional Documentation of Change Requests as per client specifications
• Work with Business & IT stake holders on Requirement Elicitation, Planning, Analysis, Design and Testing for production implementations.
• Managed documentation of software user manuals and conducted trainings for end users
• Testing the functionality of the Change Requests.
• Work with UI/UX team to create wireframes / mock-ups.
• Product Demonstration to Clients
• Data Structures Mapping
• Developed a competitive analysis that identified competitive threats and opportunities, leading to Product Development into a new domain.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
• Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements by staying abreast of industry standards and best practices.
• Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.

• Primary liaison between executive leadership, stakeholders and SCRUM team.
• Created, groomed and prioritized Product Backlog.
• Work with stakeholders on: planning, analysis, requirements, documenting and testing for NCT, ETF and CPZx process related changes
• Conducted GAP analysis and made insightful recommendations to AGMs for Business Process improvement.
• Work with UI/UX team to create wireframes / mock-ups.
• Created test scripts, established 'Acceptance Criteria' and maximize the product quality and user adoption.
• Understanding the communication formats and standardizing the communications
• Coordinated Scrum rituals such as Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming and Daily Stand-ups.
• Obtaining Sign-off from the relevant stakeholders to finalize the requirements
• Conducted gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current and desired states, leading to actionable recommendations.
• Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
• Led process mapping initiatives, resulting in optimized workflows and reduced redundancies across departments.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.

• Product Owner for On-boarding System, Billing Analytics, De-duplication and Reporting Suite.
• Experience performing complex analysis, documenting results and reporting business impact on systems and key performance indicators.
• Good Experience in projects that use Agile methodology & Water Fall model
• Product backlog refinement, Story grooming and release planning
• Work with Business & IT stakeholders on: planning, analysis, requirements, design & testing and training for production implementations.
• Process Improvements by analyzing the As-Is and transformation to To-Be.
• Analyze business requirements, business process and system architecture / design
• Conducted Walkthroughs meetings with development team to discuss related issues
• Conduct requirements review sessions of requirements with end-users, created process flowcharts for reference data.
• Interacted with developers on continuous basis to let them understand the functional specifications and client requirements
• Work with UI/UX team to create wireframes / mock-ups.
• Used MS Office Suite for creating use cases and work flows according to UML methodology thus defining the data process models
• Participated in conducting (UAT) testing
• Documented workflow and results of business analysis and obtained sign-off from client on specifications.

• Consultative B2B Sales in Banking Domain
• Achieved Targets Quarter on Quarter
• Developed a comprehensive sales training program that improved performance of entry-level sales representatives
• Maintained a thorough understanding of the competitive landscape and identified areas of opportunity
• Created prospect rapport by approaching leads and cultivating strong business relationships through sales.
• Leveraged strong negotiation skills to maximize profit margins while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
• Managed complex sales cycles, navigating various decision-makers within organizations to secure successful deals.
• Established long-lasting relationships with key clients through effective account management and consistent communication.

• Managed projects for successful completion, ensuring tasks were completed on time and within budget.
• Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues efficiently and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Delivered high-quality work consistently, adhering to strict standards and guidelines set forth by management.
• Led a team of junior staff members, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Maintained accurate records of financial transactions, ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal controls.