JAYESH A. RODE
IT Leader
Pune,MH
Summary
A result-oriented servant leader with extensive global experience of 23 years. Proven expertise in leading and managing organizational transformation, strategy planning & execution, and driving operational excellence. Lead IT Modernization - Agile Transformation and Digitalization for John Deere India.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Skills
Leading and Managing organizational change
undefinedProfessional Highlights
- Successfully implementing a multi-year strategy of Agile Transformation, Digitalization, and culture of 'Being Agile' for Global IT using Scrum@Scale while leading a team of Agile, Technical, and UX coaches
- Managed and controlled a budget of $35M for Global IT India function.
- Formulated and Executed 3 years strategy for Customer Acquisition function resulting in realized $2M cost savings in the very first year.
- Established India Data Management business function for Region1 (Asia), portfolio worth $12M.
- Authorized John Deere Career Development Advisor and Mentor for developing talent, and future leaders.
Work History
IT Division Leader
John Deere Technology Centre India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2008 - 11.2021
- Established vibrant and collaborative agile workspace – “The Foundry” in collaboration with the Enterprise
- Conceptualized and executed Agile Operating and Digitalization strategy resulting in transformation of 100+ product teams, 500+ employees certified, improved output (> 125%), time to market ( 20%)
- 600% increase in team's capacity – right mix of gender, regional, technical, and flex diversity
- Middling 70% improvement noted in product team's “Being Agile Mindset” and Culture, Value Delivery/Prioritization, Technical & Quality Practices, and Team Engagement
- Led India IT Leadership to develop IT Strategy and Roadmap from 2014 to 2018
- Conceptualized and established a fully functional Technology Innovation and R&D Lab for IT India
- Developed and Institutionalized strategy and framework to cater economic downtimes
- Implemented Data Management Strategy that generated 3X business growth for IT India
- Established Data Management Group @ IT India from scratch to transition Global projects worth of $4M
- Managed three critical diversified portfolios worth of $12M for the Enterprise
- First time ever implemented lean principle in Global workflows processes that improved lead time by 4X
- Successfully managed and delivered more than 30+ end-to-end complex enterprise programs
- Leading India IT Strategic workforce planning to have right mix of talent to ensure business continuity
- Managed Operational Reviews of OKR's, KPIs, Critical Programs, and Strategic Initiative for IT India
- Cost Optimization: Initiated and achieved Cost Optimization of $ 4 M for Channel and Global Databases
- Optimized resource utilization (assets and workforce) by 20% resulting in $ 450k+ of Costs savings
Project Manager
HSBC Technologies Center India Pvt Ltd.
11.2005 - 04.2008
- Effectively managed program in Investment banking domain with 50+ IT Professionals at an annual operating budget of $2.5M and $1.5 M capital budget for a customer base of 1000+
- Managed multiple projects in Investment Banking domain for Global customers: Market Data Utility, Business Integration Services & HSBC Global Documentation
Information Analyst
Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
06.2004 - 08.2005
- Implemented Mantas product (Anti-money Laundering Product) for ABN AMRO Singapore and delivered solution with 65% of performance improvement
Associate Consultant
i-Flex Solution Ltd. (now Oracle Financials)
03.2001 - 06.2004
- As a Technical Expert implemented reporting for Global Pay Plus product for Citibank London using Oracle Reports; the entire project was awarded to India team for end-to-end development
Sr. Software Engineer
Zensar Technologies Ltd.
09.2000 - 03.2001
Programmer
Rasbihari Enterprises Ltd
04.1999 - 09.2000
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Symbiosis Institute
Pune, Maharashtra 01.2011 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Master of Computer Management
Pune University
Pune, Maharashtra 06.1996 - 10.1998
Certification
Scrum Inc. Certified – Scrum@Scale Practitioner, Scrum Master, and Product Owner
Accomplishments
- Awarded for establishing a fully functional R&D Lab for John Deere Technology Center India
- Awarded for establishing a fully cross functional agile space – 'The Foundry' for IT India
- Awarded for leading implementation of cost/process optimization and faster turnaround in global processes
- Awarded for leading and improving Employee Engagement for IT India by 30%
Timeline
BBA - Business Administration
Symbiosis Institute
01.2011 - 01.2012
IT Division Leader
John Deere Technology Centre India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2008 - 11.2021
Project Manager
HSBC Technologies Center India Pvt Ltd.
11.2005 - 04.2008
Information Analyst
Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
06.2004 - 08.2005
Associate Consultant
i-Flex Solution Ltd. (now Oracle Financials)
03.2001 - 06.2004
Sr. Software Engineer
Zensar Technologies Ltd.
09.2000 - 03.2001
Programmer
Rasbihari Enterprises Ltd
04.1999 - 09.2000
Master of Science - Master of Computer Management
Pune University
06.1996 - 10.1998
Scrum Inc. Certified – Scrum@Scale Practitioner, Scrum Master, and Product Owner
Certified professional in PMP, ITIL, ISO 9001:2008, IEC
Certified Auditor by TUV Nord, ISO 22301 – 'Societal Security - BCMS' and ISO 31000 – Risk Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Rotary - Giving back to the society
Scientific Breathing exercises
Workout
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