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Ravindra Varma Datla

Ravindra Varma Datla

Hyderabad

Summary

A Techno-Functional Product Management professional with 16+ years of experience in delivering innovative products across various sectors. Special expertise in in-house product development, application migration, data management and data governance. Skilled in product development, project management, market research, customer research, data analysis, and cross-functional team collaboration.

Work History

Senior Technical Manager

HCL Technologies
  • Oversaw the seamless migration of legacy accounting systems to a vendor SEI wealth management platform for Fiduciary Trust International, a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton
  • Managed a high-performing Digital Applications team, driving the development of internal applications tailored for efficient account opening & maintenance and client relationship enhancement
  • Managed the migration of legacy accounting systems, trade systems, statements, custodian systems, and cash settlements for Asset & Wealth Management of Fiduciary Trust to the SEI Wealth Platform
  • Ensured seamless integration of subsidiaries for enhanced operational efficiency
  • Led data management processes, including data cleaning, mapping, dictionary creation, and governance, maintaining high standards of data accuracy and consistency across systems
  • Initiated and led research on transaction descriptions and tax codes for legacy systems and vendor wealth platforms, facilitating efficient data mapping exercises for seamless integration
  • Directed a digital applications team, overseeing the development of various internal applications
  • Spearheaded the development of client account opening application, streamlining client onboarding processes
  • Led development of digital application for unified client account approval processes, including tax operations, fees maintenance, and trade accounting system creation
  • Also managed app development for account maintenance, ensuring efficient integration of account changes with wealth platform system
  • Continuously improved internal CRM systems for affiliations, client contacts, and relationship management, driving operational efficiency and enhancing client satisfaction
  • Facilitated project coordination with various workstreams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
  • Provided comprehensive updates during program meetings to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned on the project progress.

Associate (AVP)

JP Morgan Chase & Co
  • Played a pivotal role in driving payments technology initiatives and serving as a Business Analyst/Product Owner
  • Managed the design and deployment of a Pega-based dispute resolution system, integrating it with VISA and Mastercard platforms to expedite resolution processes and enhance customer satisfaction
  • Implemented SUA/Virtual Accounts Payment Reconciliations, ensuring data accuracy and integrity throughout the payment lifecycle
  • Developed a Mass Compromised Accounts application, facilitating swift identification and flagging of compromised accounts while ensuring uninterrupted customer service
  • Executed a technology refresh for Rebate & Recon, upgrading frameworks and databases while minimizing disruption and optimizing system performance
  • Led the development of a Credit Balance Refund application, streamlining processes for creation, approval, monitoring, and audit reporting of refunds to enhance overall efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • Collaborated closely with the Automation testing team, reviewing automation scripts and presenting findings during business review meetings to ensure alignment with product requirements and quality standards
  • Initiated Proof of Concepts and presented them in Demand Management meetings, providing $ saving metrics and securing necessary approvals to drive innovation and cost-effective solutions
  • Acted as ITSM creator and admin for runbook
  • Actively participated in ITSM, runbook review calls deployment and sign-off from the stakeholders
  • Also requested emergency ITSM for P-I tickets and implement the deployment with necessary approvals
  • Prepare project plan with estimates, team allocations, cost of business, Risks & Assumptions and submit it for projects team approval
  • Initiated Proof of Concepts and presented the same in Demand Management meetings with $ saving metrics and got the approvals.

Team Manager/Sr. Business Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • Acted as Lead Business Analyst for Global Asset Management Project and L3 Prod Support Lead for Asset Management, Performance & Risk Metrics team, and assisted in Business analysis, requirements gathering, Project implementation, change management, UAT testing
  • Handled support team and provided timely support for production issues and change requests
  • Involved in development of reference and facts Database systems for Asset Management Project, supported in project documentation, requirements analysis, facilitated project stakeholder meetings, participated in UAT, tracking bugs in ALM, track project phases and request for approvals for successful packages
  • Leading L3 Prod support team, manage production Incidents through Service Now, monitor daily feed packages from SSIS, support CoE teams in production issues, Create and modify SSRS reports on users’ request, Monitor Control M Jobs, write/debug SQL queries/stored procedures, Monitor SSAS tasks and refresh cube dimensions/facts when issue with sync, Analyzing the Existing System and Understanding the business requirement and initiate change request with necessary approvals
  • Prepared Transition plan to download the new systems, designed process flows, prepared SOP documents, and trained stakeholder teams on new systems and transitioned to global teams successfully
  • Provide technical trainings to end users at different levels, take signoffs from the teams and handover the transitions to the operations team.

Sr. Shared Services Analyst

Amazon.Com
  • Supported a Project, Migration of Oracle 11i to 12
  • Performed User Acceptance Testing, prepared test cases, documented the comments and updated the same to the Project coordinator
  • Identified bugs and track the same in Remedy Ticket and follow up with the Functional Team
  • Supported data migration of new system by reconciling the migrated data with the existing database identify issues with recommendation
  • Provided production parallel support, identified sync issues and highlight the same to support team
  • Prepare/modify SOP documents for the new system, arrange trainings to the team members
  • Preparing GL & sub ledger reconciliations, research on open and reconciling items and update reconciliation numbers in Global AR supplements
  • Preparation of Monthly decks, Global MIS reports for advertisement, retail, web services and miscellaneous accounts.

Education

Skills

  • Vision & Strategy
  • Business Modelling
  • Discovery & Delivery
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Data Governance & management
  • Design & Prototyping
  • Release & Deployment Management
  • Metrics management
  • Agile Software Development
  • L3 Prod support
  • Customer research
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Business analysis

Precedingassignments

  • 01/01/2003, 12/31/2007, M/S. Vaisakhi Bio-Resources (P) Ltd., Asst. Manager
  • 01/01/1999, 12/31/2003, M/S. Vaisakhi Shrimpex, Accountant
  • 01/01/1996, 12/31/1999, Shankaran & Krishnan Chartered Accountants, Audit Assistant

Professional Highlights

  • Initiated and executed innovative Proof of Concepts (Payments Tech, Compliance/Dispute Resolution, Data Load Monitoring), driving automation and cost savings.
  • Managed multiple technology migrations, integrating Cloud, APIs, Microservices, FTPs, and SSO, ensuring seamless transitions and scalability.
  • Directed seamless migration of legacy systems, optimizing efficiency, and enhancing user satisfaction in a banking environment.
  • Ensured data integrity and quality through strategic data management practices, enhancing overall product performance.
  • Coordinated projects effectively, aligning features with user needs and business objectives to drive product success.
  • Led L3 Product team to analyze and reduce trouble ticket volumes by 35%, addressing root causes and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Managed stakeholder relationships, prioritizing enhancements based on business impact and user feedback.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning in product management, Project management and agile methodologies, staying updated with industry trends and best practices.

Timeline

Senior Technical Manager

HCL Technologies

Associate (AVP)

JP Morgan Chase & Co

Team Manager/Sr. Business Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Sr. Shared Services Analyst

Amazon.Com

Ravindra Varma Datla