OPENDRA KAUL
Pune
Summary
Dynamic Leader with 20+ years of experience in Robotic Process Automation, Consulting, Risk Management, Delivery Excellence, Business Operations and Program Management in the ITES/IT industry.
Proven track record in analyzing and implementing Strategic Plans & Policies to drive organizational growth, maximize profitability & cost effectiveness.
Expertise in operational and production activities with up-to-date knowledge of technological advancements, regulations/guidelines, and statutory compliances.
Skilled in transitioning processes from USA\UK to India while ensuring a smooth transition.
Thrives in deadline intensive environments, excels under pressure, and consistently meets deadlines. Possesses strong judgment & decision-making skills and performs effectively in a self-directed environment. Fosters team spirit and collaborates to achieve team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director - Model Risk
WELLS FARGO
Hyderabad
01.2021 - Current
- Established and led Model Risk teams in India, strengthening risk management functions
- Lead Business Strategy, Model Governance and Analytics verticals
- Successfully designed and launched EUCT Risk Analytics function in India, expanding the analytical capability
- Devised and executed successful hiring strategy for critical roles, resulting in the recruitment of 150 skilled professionals and seamless integration of 7 industry leaders, enhancing team capabilities and expertise.
Practice Head - RPA
TECH MAHINDRA
Pune
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible to lead RPA & Point Solutions team of 750+ technology evangelists globally.
- Executed P&L ownership of the Robotic Next Gen automation vertical, resulting in 15% increase in revenue within the first year.
- Lead strategic partnership discussions with all major product alliance partners in the marketplace
- Drive change within the organization to move from process improvement mindset to automation enabled efficiencies & effectiveness.
RPA Head - Financial Services
CAPGEMINI TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Pune
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Managing PAN India RPA Practice delivery across all Financial Services engagements spread across 4 delivery centers - Pune, Hyderabad, Gurgaon & Chennai
- Managing life cycle for the implementation of highly complex, large-scale, strategic IT and business initiatives
- Supporting RPA implementation across Banking & Insurance sector for HSBC, Barclays, RBC, ME Bank, RBS, MUFG, Manulife, Mass-Mutual using tools like Blue Prism, UiPath, Automation Anywhere, PEGA Robotics & Work Fusion
- Leading RPA talent pool of about 100+ folks including Program Managers, Project Managers, Tech Leads, Business Analysts & Developers.
Quality Leader
WNS GLOBAL SERVICES
Pune
08.2014 - 04.2017
- F&A quality leader for Travel and Shipping & Logistics vertical with overall portfolio of £25M spread across 5 delivery centers - Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Nasik & Vizag spanning 1400+ FTE, 12 Accounts
- Led Quality and RPA initiatives for both F&A and S&L vertical.
- Key advisor on RPA implementation across the firm.
- Coaching, mentoring and championing Six Sigma projects.
- Globally responsible for ensuring all SLA's & metrics are met across all geographies of OTC, PTP & RTR
Delivery Excellence Lead
ACCENTURE
04.2012 - 05.2014
- Ensuring profitability in terms of revenue, gross margin & gross margin percentages
- Identifying & driving opportunities for cost reduction, process efficiency improvement and innovation opportunities for Accenture and client
- Ensuring optimum capacity utilization of 250+ resources and periodically removing flux from the system.
Project Manager - Technology Operations
NIIT LIMITED
03.2011 - 04.2012
Assistant Manager - Banking Operations
BANK OF AMERICA
01.2008 - 03.2011
Team Leader - F&A Operations
GENPACT
05.2005 - 01.2008
Customer Support Executive
VANGAURD INFO SOLUTIONS
07.2004 - 04.2005
Software Trainee
L.G ELECTRONICS PVT.LTD
01.2003 - 05.2004
Education
B.E Computer Science & Engineering -
Shivaji University
Skills
- Robotic Process Automation
- Agile Methodology
- Model Risk
- Leadership
- Six Sigma
- Product Management
- Business Strategy
- Delivery Excellence
- Transformation
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Talent Acquisition
Visa
- UK
- USA
Passport
YES
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/11/1982
References
Available on Request
Training
- The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People
- Situational Leadership
- Green Belt Certification (DMAIC & DFSS) From Bank of America
- Black Belt & MBB Trained from Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore
- Blue Prism, UiPath, Automation Essentials, Work Fusion
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Kashmiri
Timeline
Executive Director - Model Risk
WELLS FARGO
01.2021 - Current
Practice Head - RPA
TECH MAHINDRA
04.2020 - 01.2021
RPA Head - Financial Services
CAPGEMINI TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
04.2017 - 04.2020
Quality Leader
WNS GLOBAL SERVICES
08.2014 - 04.2017
Delivery Excellence Lead
ACCENTURE
04.2012 - 05.2014
Project Manager - Technology Operations
NIIT LIMITED
03.2011 - 04.2012
Assistant Manager - Banking Operations
BANK OF AMERICA
01.2008 - 03.2011
Team Leader - F&A Operations
GENPACT
05.2005 - 01.2008
Customer Support Executive
VANGAURD INFO SOLUTIONS
07.2004 - 04.2005
Software Trainee
L.G ELECTRONICS PVT.LTD
01.2003 - 05.2004
B.E Computer Science & Engineering -
Shivaji University
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