MANISH DEDHIYA
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic technology leader with a proven track record at Sony Pictures Networks, excelling in enterprise integration and project management. Spearheaded modernization initiatives, enhancing system stability and reducing operational risk. Adept in stakeholder management and integration using IBM ACE, fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Associate Vice President, Lead - Integration, Enterprise Technology Group
Sony Pictures Networks Private Limited
Mumbai
10.2010 - Current
- Led architectural ownership for enterprise integration platforms, defining target-state architecture, integration standards, and governance models for multiple business domains and critical enterprise systems.
- Led the design and evolution of API-led and event-driven architectures, enabling secure, scalable, and resilient integration across distributed applications, legacy platforms, and cloud-based systems.
- Established architecture review and decision forums to align with enterprise security, risk, and compliance requirements while balancing delivery timelines and ensuring long-term platform sustainability.
- Partnered with senior engineering leaders, product owners, and business stakeholders to translate complex regulatory and functional requirements into pragmatic architectural solutions and phased roadmaps.
- Drove platform modernization initiatives, including legacy integration rationalization and performance optimization, enhancing system stability and operational risk management.
- Provided technical leadership and mentorship to architects and senior engineers, promoting consistent design patterns, reusable integration components, and disciplined engineering practices across teams.
- Oversaw non-functional architecture concerns including availability, scalability, data integrity, observability, and incident readiness for mission-critical enterprise workloads.
- Executed integration of over 270 connections among 29 applications within the DTO initiative.
- Assisted in defining a digital roadmap and strategic plan that aligns with the corporate vision.
- Established a framework for evaluating, planning, developing, and governing system-to-system integrations.
- Managing the implementation and deliveries for Share Point, Master Data Management MDM CE, Integration using ACE / MQ / CPI and other integration platforms.
- Build and Managed the Media Distribution Application for the Cable TV operations business.
- Build and manage the Media Distribution Placement Management application.
- Implemented the Mobile Application for the Transactions Approvals and Ground Data Collection.
- Implemented the Leave and PMS modules on SAP.
- Conducted the Internal Audits being an ISO Certified internal Auditor for Quality Management.
- Helped SAP GRC team to set up the GRC process and conduct the UAR reviews.
- Helped implement the Asana, SNOW and JIRA application for the requirement and ticket management.
- Managed tools ecosystem and solutions design.
- Project Life Cycle Management, Systems Migration, Quality Assurance, Team Building and Leadership, Requirement Definition and Analysis, Internal and external communication, Stakeholder management.
Tech Lead - Fund Service Group
CRISIL Limited
Mumbai
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Created MF Ranking tool for ICICI Bank, improving investment decision-making processes.
- Implemented the CRISIL Investment Management Application.
- Implemented the CRISIL Bond Valuer Application.
- Developed CRSIL CPR Ranking Application to enhance data accuracy and reporting.
- Writing the BO and Core business logic on .Net and SQL Server.
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables across multiple teams to ensure timely completion.
- Managed stakeholder communications and delivery timelines to ensure project alignment.
- Conducted project requirement analysis and prepared BRD documents.
- Vendor Management, Client-side deployments, Mentoring Team, Unit Testing, Code Reviews.
Sr. Software Developer
In track INC
Mumbai
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Led module development for US OSHA implementation, ensuring compliance and functionality.
- Developed business objects and coded solutions using .net, SQL Server, and Oracle DB to support data management.
- Generated detailed reports using Crystal Reports to analyze data trends.
- Managed client relationships and coordinated team operations to enhance project delivery.
Software Developer
Tech Trek / Thymus Solution
Mumbai
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Created business objects and developed code using .net, SQL Server, and Oracle DB.
- Developed application using VB, Access, SQL Server, and .net.
- Managed client relationships, led team coordination, and handled requirement management.
Education
Bachelor of Science and Technology (BSc Tech) - Electronics
Watumull Institute of Technology
Worli Mumbai07-2004
Bachelor of Computer Application -
IGNOU University
01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Mumbai
01.2001
Aptech Certified Software Engineer -
APTECH
01.2001
Skills
- Project Management - PMO
- Delivery Management
- Change management
- Process Governance & Improvement
- Business Application Management
- Cross Functional Team Management
- Governance and control
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- IBM integrations
Websites
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented Digital Transformation Strategy
- Lead the team of internal and vendor resource to manage 270+ system to system integration as a part of the DTO objective.
- Driven the key execution areas across multiple teams
- Helped establishing PMO for delivery Practice by designing a robust operating & governance model, building capability and support framework.
- Fostered best practices with a strong centralized governance structure
Honors And Awards
- Topped at B.sc Physics at Mithibai College, 2001
- Working as a Project Management South Asia Champion, 2024 - Present
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Board Member, VP Volunteer Development, Secretary, PMO Conference, Committee Chair, 2013 - Present
Strengths And Competencies
- Project Management - PMO
- Cross Functional Team Management
- Delivery Management
- Business Application Management
- Strong Central Governance, Control & Reporting
- Process Governance & Improvement
- Integrations using IBM ACE, MQ and SAP CPI Platforms
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Gujarati
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM) | PMI 2021
Timeline
Associate Vice President, Lead - Integration, Enterprise Technology Group
Sony Pictures Networks Private Limited
10.2010 - Current
Tech Lead - Fund Service Group
CRISIL Limited
01.2007 - 01.2010
Sr. Software Developer
In track INC
01.2006 - 01.2007
Software Developer
Tech Trek / Thymus Solution
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science and Technology (BSc Tech) - Electronics
Watumull Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Computer Application -
IGNOU University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Mumbai
Aptech Certified Software Engineer -
APTECH