17+Years of experience in Application Development, Maintenance, Onsite Coordination.
Dynamic Associate Director at Novartis Pharmaceuticals with a proven track record in strategic leadership and operational efficiency enhancement. Expert in budget management and project management, successfully streamlining processes to reduce costs. Adept at fostering team collaboration and coaching, driving innovation and high-quality outcomes in complex projects.
Professional leader with extensive experience in driving strategic initiatives and fostering effective team collaboration. Strong background in project management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently. Known for adaptability, reliability, and focus on achieving impactful results. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights, optimizing processes, and mentoring teams to excel in dynamic environments.
Seven years of Onsite experience (Jun 2013 – Jun 2014 and Apr 2016 – Mar-2021) involving client interactions, project management and requirement gathering workshops.
Acted as the Product Line Market or Country Lead, Responsible for product lifecycle in close partnership with the Global Product Line Lead and Business Product Owner.
Experienced in SDLC, VODC, GRC & AGILE processes including Requirement Analysis, Functional Design, Technical Design, Development, System Testing, Production Deployment and End-User Training.
Acted as SCRUM MASTER in AGLE process.
Manages the technical product roadmap for a specific region or country.
Complete TrackWise Digital, Trackwise installation\configuration knowledge along with latest technologies like VERITAS, Load Balancers, SSL, FTP, SFTP and SMTP.
Interface service development for TrackWise using utilities & Inbound\Outbound Web Services.
Expertise in BOOMI, API GW, SAP CPI, DV121, EMS, JAVA, ASP.NET and VB.NET.
Contributes to the Product Roadmap from ideation to development through adoption and value realization.
Expertise in Database design and query languages such as SQL server, Oracle, PL/SQL, Stored Procedures, Triggers.
The Strategic Business Partner for drives and ensures that global and local demand is captured from business and collaborates with other functions to ensure quality services are delivered to stakeholders as per agreed service descriptions.
Experienced with strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder communication. Utilizes these skills to enhance operational efficiency and drive team success. Track record of effective leadership in high-stakes environments.
Contributes to the organization's strategy and implements objectives with technology strategy development, solution discovery, service, risk and relationship management.
Advanced understanding of ITIL processes involving Incident Management (L2), Problem Management (L3), and Change Management (L3) and Release Management methods.
Thorough Knowledge on ITPDM and associated process and documentations.
An excellent 2nd and 3rd Line Support Analyst in resolving the Business As-Usual (BAU) issues and meeting the Business expectations with good communication skills.
Good knowledge in Health care and Life sciences domain with knowledge about the regulatory and compliance standards like GxP (Good Practice).
Represent the business and customer strategy within the specific country/market/region.
Excellent analytical, programming, problem solving and debugging skills.
Committed, hard-working, innovative and can adapt to new technologies. Passionate to update my knowledge and skills though continuous self-learning.
A proficient problem-solver who envisions business and technical perspectives.
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in leadership and strategic oversight. Adept at driving organizational success through effective team collaboration and dynamic problem-solving. Recognized for adaptability and keen focus on achieving objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
06.2023 - Current
Led teams of up to 15 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
Improved overall team efficiency by streamlining project management processes and implementing new collaboration tools.
Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures in various departments.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Oversaw annual budget planning processes, ensuring financial goals were met while maintaining optimal resource allocation across departments.
Senior Business Analyst
Alcon
07.2021 - 06.2023
Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
Created detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
Facilitated requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
Streamlined workflow for better productivity with the implementation of new software solutions.
Performed risk assessments on potential projects to determine feasibility and viability before moving forward with implementation plans.
Implemented Agile methodologies within project teams, increasing overall adaptability and responsiveness.
Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
Utilized data visualization techniques to present and explain complex data sets.
Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
Built strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate collaboration across departments for optimal business results.
Launched new products successfully to market, managing all aspects from ideation and design through production and distribution.
Monitored daily operations and implemented changes to maintain highest quality of care for each patient.
Technology Lead
Infosys Technologies
12.2011 - 06.2021
Led cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex technology projects within agreed timeframes and budgets.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define technical requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Increased team productivity through effective collaboration, clear communication, and regular progress updates.
Streamlined software development process with the introduction of Agile methodologies, resulting in faster project completion times.
Troubleshot complex issues impacting systems performance, applying root cause analysis techniques to prevent future occurrences.
Provided mentorship to junior team members, fostering professional growth and strong work ethics in the workplace.
Oversaw IT budget planning process aligned with the organization''s financial goals without compromising on quality or resources.
Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of products/services while maintaining cost effectiveness.
Developed scalable mobile applications using native and hybrid frameworks, driving adoption amongst users.
Served as primary point of contact for 6 Managed Service Providers (MSP), maintaining healthy business relationships through constant communication.
Drafted technology buying budget plans, prioritizing vital purchases to provide maximal impact from tech spending.
Developed technical requirement documentation for new software products.
Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
Wrote and updated detailed technical documentation for software applications.
Studied client requirements, developing and implementing software solutions that fit with expectations.
Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support.
Supported efficient use of available computer terminals and network access by coordinating schedules.
Maintained exceptional uptime of 98% for Quality Management system technology to sustain continued operations.
Senior Software Engineer
Angler Technology
08.2009 - 12.2011
Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.