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NATASHA BRARU

BANGALORE

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VICE PRESIDENT

LSEG
BANGALORE
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Managed a portfolio of Corporate Financial Reporting projects concordant with global business strategy.
  • Facilitated routine briefings with global stakeholders to assess ongoing operations and strategize the future of enterprise data solutions.
  • Supervised IT Operations and Strategic Transformation Program for Internal Business Intelligence Reporting domain.
  • Contributed to developing comprehensive Project Management plans and guided Managers in their execution.
  • Mentored delivery teams on best practices, including ITIL, Agile, and Six Sigma, and aided Technological shifts to achieve optimized outcomes.
  • Aided the implementation of the Governance model to optimize service delivery, manage risk, and enhance resource use and end-user satisfaction.
  • Assessed key performance metrics for cost projections, feasibility, benchmarks, and success indicators of ongoing projects including mitigation of issues.
  • Recruited and led global teams of managers, analysts, technical specialists, quality experts, and contractors.
  • Led team meetings covering organizational updates, project progress, check-ins, performance evaluations, and recognition across a multicultural and diverse group.

Program Manager

Infosys
BANGALORE
11.2018 - 02.2022
  • Drove pre-sales and proposals in Enterprise Data Solutions across EMEA, NA, and MENA, aligning with business goals to strengthen strategic partnerships.
  • Secured Financial Transformation, Upgrade, and Support deals with global clients by enhancing service offerings and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Executed Bid Management, Project Management, and Contract & Account Management processes, including international travel for client relations.
  • Formulated macro-level project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource management, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Governed an Integrated IT Delivery Program for a Multinational Financial Reporting division, ensuring alignment with business objectives and high customer satisfaction.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships through proactive communication, feedback loops, strategic consulting, and prompt resolution of requests and escalations.
  • Developed a high-performing global workforce through engagement programs, training, mentorship, performance reviews, recognition, and strategic hiring.
  • Supervised and mentored consulting and project teams to achieve high performance using frameworks such as Automation, Cloud technologies, Agile & Scrum, and ITIL.

Senior Principal Consultant

Oracle
BANGALORE
01.2017 - 10.2018
  • Developed and led proposals for the Data Engineering and Analytics domain for various banking clients across the MENA and UK regions.
  • Led comprehensive proposal & project development activities involving gathering requirements, documentation, workshops, and project execution.
  • Provided techno-functional SME consultation for Business Intelligence projects, focusing on new opportunities and troubleshooting.
  • Conducted workshops on Oracle methodologies and product suite, devising strategies for on-premises and cloud technologies bettering client engagement.
  • Managed hiring, resource allocation, and team performance for BI experts to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
  • Actively supported employee engagement initiatives and recruitment efforts to build a strong project team.

Associate Vice President

RBS
Bangalore
07.2016 - 11.2016
  • Worked on Legacy Systems Modernization and Financial Reporting Optimization, enhancing performance, and user satisfaction.
  • Contributed to Upskilling of Business and Technical teams in Business Intelligence coupled with Enterprise Performance tools for Global Financial Reporting.

Technical Lead

Accenture
Bangalore
12.2015 - 07.2016
  • Assisted in proposal and pre-sales pursuits in the Enterprise Data Solutions domain across the UK and Ireland.
  • Led a Financial Reporting Service Delivery Program for a Multinational Utility sector, aligned with business goals and customer satisfaction.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships through proactive communication, feedback loops, strategic consulting, and prompt issue resolution.
  • Contributed to hiring, allocation of resources, and performance assessment for BI experts to ensure optimal operational efficiency.

Assistant Manager

RBS
Gurgaon
07.2013 - 12.2015
  • Led the Financial Reporting Insourcing initiative across the banking system.
  • Provided techno-functional support for global Financial Reporting Technology Operations and Strategic Evolution.
  • Aided Legacy Systems Modernization and Financial Reporting Optimization to enhance performance and end-user satisfaction.
  • Performed a pivotal role in Regulatory Transformation and Banking Structural Reform programs coupled with Ring Fencing/ICB, Entity Rationalization, and IFRS16 for effective compliance management.
  • Upskilled Business and Technical teams in Business Intelligence and Enterprise Performance tools for Global Financial Reporting.

Senior Consultant

Steria
Noida
08.2010 - 06.2013
  • Developed, maintained, and improvised EPM Security, ETL, and DW(Data Warehousing) modules.

Consultant

Sapient
Gurgaon
10.2007 - 08.2010
  • Contributed to Java development assignments for multiple clients
  • Assisted in Quality Assurance of client deliveries.

Consultant

Capgemini
Mumbai
06.2006 - 09.2007
  • Collaborated for Java development engagements.
  • Worked on Business documentation.

Certification

  • PMP - PMI Certified (Project Management Professional)
  • ITIL4 - Axelos Certified (IT Service Management)
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Six Sigma Council
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Six Sigma Council
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Six Sigma Council
  • PAL - Scrum.Org (Professional Agile Leadership)
  • PSM - Scrum.Org (Professional Scrum Master)

Qualifications

  • B.Tech (Electronics) from MITS, RGPV [2002-2006]
  • Executive MBA (Banking and Financial Services) from IMT [2023-2024]

Accomplishments

  • Honored with Outstanding Operational Excellence
  • Received Core Value award for Exceptional Deliveries
  • 'Pat on Back' award for Remarkable Stakeholder Management
  • Recognized for Exemplary Commitment

Soft Skills

  • Visionary Planning and Execution
  • Leadership and Organizational Guidance
  • Influential Communication and Influence
  • Innovative Problem Resolution
  • Strategic Relationship Management
  • Resilience and Adaptive Leadership
  • Precision in Time and Resource Optimization

Technical Skills

  • Management Tools: Microsoft Project, MS Visio, Jira, Confluence, MS Excel & PPT, Power BI, SharePoint, SVN, IBM Rational Software Architect, CMS, Rational Rose & Clear Case
  • IT & Software Development tools: Enterprise Performance Management Suite, ETL (Oracle Data Integrator), Data warehousing (Snowflake), Programming (JAVA, VBScript,Jython), Database Management(SQL, Oracle DB, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server)

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

VICE PRESIDENT

LSEG
08.2022 - 07.2023

Program Manager

Infosys
11.2018 - 02.2022

Senior Principal Consultant

Oracle
01.2017 - 10.2018

Associate Vice President

RBS
07.2016 - 11.2016

Technical Lead

Accenture
12.2015 - 07.2016

Assistant Manager

RBS
07.2013 - 12.2015

Senior Consultant

Steria
08.2010 - 06.2013

Consultant

Sapient
10.2007 - 08.2010

Consultant

Capgemini
06.2006 - 09.2007
  • PMP - PMI Certified (Project Management Professional)
  • ITIL4 - Axelos Certified (IT Service Management)
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Six Sigma Council
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Six Sigma Council
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Six Sigma Council
  • PAL - Scrum.Org (Professional Agile Leadership)
  • PSM - Scrum.Org (Professional Scrum Master)

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