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Riya Chanda Mukherjee

Bengaluru

Summary

IT Service Management professional with 9+ years of experience in ITIL-based service operations, specializing in Incident, Problem, Change, knowledge and Major Incident Management. Proven track record of leading teams, improving SLA performance, and driving continuous service improvement. Experienced in managing high-impact incidents, stakeholder communication, and audit compliance in global environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
8059
8059
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Consultant - Service Management

Tata Consultancy Services
Bengaluru
08.2024 - Current
  • Lead a team of 10 in managing Incident, Problem, Change, knowledge and Major Incident processes
  • Manage end-to-end Change Management lifecycle, including CAB approvals and implementation
  • Drive incident resolution and reduce recurring issues through RCA and trend analysis
  • Improved knowledge management by creating KB articles, reducing resolution time
  • Ensure SOX compliance through proper documentation and audit readiness
  • Prepare executive reports on incident trends, KPIs, and service improvements
  • Support disaster recovery planning and incident readiness exercises
  • Reduced MTTR by 20%
  • Handled 50+ P1 incidents/month
  • Improved SLA compliance from 92% → 99%

Tech Lead - Knowledge & Service Management

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Kolkata
04.2019 - 08.2024
  • Maintained 100% SLA compliance by optimizing ticket routing and prioritization
  • Acted as primary escalation point for critical incidents and VIP users
  • Managed Knowledge Base across applications, improving issue resolution efficiency
  • Led governance calls with stakeholders and presented performance dashboards
  • Supervised 24x7 service desk operations including staffing and workload planning
  • Conducted training programs to improve team productivity and onboarding

Senior System Engineer - Incident Monitoring

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Kolkata
04.2017 - 04.2019
  • Managed incident queues and ensured timely resolution of service requests
  • Led shift operations including staffing, scheduling, and performance tracking
  • Collaborated with MIM teams during outages to restore services quickly
  • Reduced ticket backlog through proactive monitoring and follow-ups
  • Delivered training and floor support for technical issue resolution

Service Desk Support (Earlier Role)

  • Provided L1/L2 support for enterprise users via ServiceNow, chat, and calls
  • Resolved issues related to Active Directory, Office 365, and enterprise tools
  • Ensured accurate ticket documentation and proper escalation

Education

PGDBM - Business Management

NMIMS
Mumbai

B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering

MAKAUT
Kolkata

Higher Secondary Certificate -

WBCHSE

Secondary School Certificate -

WBSSE

Skills

  • ITIL Framework
  • Service Delivery
  • ITSM Lead
  • Operations Manager
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Reporting & Analysis
  • Knowledge Management
  • Problem Management
  • Change Management
  • Sox Audits
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Major Incident Manager

Certifications Training

  • ITIL 4 Foundation, Axelos, Completed
  • ITIL V3, Cognizant Internal Certification, Completed
  • Rigor in Operations, Tata Consultancy Services, Completed
  • ServiceNow Fundamentals, Cognizant Internal Certification, Completed
  • Microsoft Teams Administration, Cognizant Internal Certification, Completed
  • Microsoft Exchange Administration, Cognizant Internal Certification, Completed
  • Frontline Leadership Program, Cognizant Internal Certification, Completed

Core Competencies

  • ITIL Processes (Incident, Problem, Change, MIM)
  • Service Delivery & Operations Management
  • Major Incident Management (P1/P2 Handling)
  • SLA & KPI Management
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Stakeholder & Client Communication
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • Audit & Compliance (SOX)
  • ServiceNow & ITSM Tools

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: Y6086231
  • Date of Birth: 04/14/94

Languages

Bengali
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information provided in this resume is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Assistant Consultant - Service Management

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2024 - Current

Tech Lead - Knowledge & Service Management

Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2019 - 08.2024

Senior System Engineer - Incident Monitoring

Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2017 - 04.2019

PGDBM - Business Management

NMIMS

B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering

MAKAUT

Higher Secondary Certificate -

WBCHSE

Secondary School Certificate -

WBSSE
Riya Chanda Mukherjee