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R. KABALI SUBBURATHINAM

R. KABALI SUBBURATHINAM

Chennai

Overview

1
1
Certificate
18
18
years of professional experience

Summary

Transformational Product Leader with 15+ years of accelerating enterprise results across Finance, Healthcare, Retail, and Manufacturing. Builder of award-winning Gen AI and analytics products, driving $100M+ in business impact. Expert in product strategy, AI/ML solutions, data-driven decision support, and vendor governance. Proven ability to architect scalable digital platforms, lead cross-functional teams, and guide complex organizations to deliver operational excellence at enterprise scale.

Skills

Product and technology leadership

  • Product management lifecycle
  • Generative AI strategy
  • Low-code/no-code enablement
  • Business intelligence and analytics
  • Supply chain productization

Vendor optimization strategies

  • Third-party risk management
  • Performance benchmarking frameworks
  • Data and AI proficiency

AI/ML strategy development

  • Enterprise data visualization
  • KPI definition and dashboards
  • Applied statistics for insights
  • Process excellence methodologies

End-to-end process modeling

  • SDLC and Agile practices
  • Lean Six Sigma expertise
  • Change management initiatives
  • Business analysis communication

Stakeholder management techniques

  • Documentation and traceability design
  • Impact analysis for transformation
  • IT process consulting expertise
  • Leadership execution skills

Cross-functional team collaboration

  • Project management governance
  • Analytical problem-solving skills
  • Strategic multitasking capabilities

Work History

Senior Lead Digital Product Manager

Wells Fargo
Chennai
10.2017 - Current
  • Defined product strategy and managed requirements for contract management and leadership BI solutions.
  • Drove integration of Gen AI and low-code/no-code tools, resulting in over 20% increase in actionable insights.
  • Achieved $5M in operational savings through effective technology solutions.
  • Optimized vendor spend exceeding $100M via governance frameworks and audit-ready processes.
  • Built high-performing teams of 12+ FTEs, mentoring on analytics and Agile methodologies.

Business Analyst - Consulting

Cognizant Technologies
Chennai
12.2014 - 09.2017
  • Formulated five-year IT strategy to enhance operational efficiency for top US healthcare clients.
  • Established process standardization, leading to improved service delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Developed metrics and KPIs, achieving recognition as a 'Top Strategic Initiative.'
  • Authored whitepapers on Cognitive Solution Delivery and Application Portfolio Management to share industry insights.

Business analyst

HCL Technologies
06.2011 - 11.2014
  • Conducted business analysis, requirements management, and process re-engineering for Fortune 500 retail and healthcare clients.
  • Drove Lean Six Sigma adoption, enhancing productivity and reducing requirement-related defects by up to 70%.
  • Initiated automation impact analyses and statistical modeling to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Delivered measurable results through targeted process improvements and data-driven decision-making.

Graduate Engineer Trainee – Manufacturing Technology

Lucas TVS
10.2007 - 10.2008
  • Managed process planning and technical documentation efforts for automotive line setup, contributing to first-time-right audits and cycle-time improvements.

Education

Post Graduation - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

BITS – PILANI
Hyderabad
04.2022

Master of Business Administration - International Business, Finance

Amity International Business School
Noida
05.2011

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering
Krishnankoil
05.2007

Certification

· Certified Associate HCL Business Analyst Professional – July 2014

· Six Sigma Black belt Phase 1 Certified, Six Sigma Green belt Certified – HCL Technologies – Jan 2014

· Certified ITIL practitioner (ITIL Foundation and Service Transition – Intermediate) – Apr 2015

· Certified Digital Pro (Digital concepts – Cognizant Certification) – Aug 2016 and

· Certified Digital Marketing Associate (SimpliLearn) – Oct 2016

Big Data Foundation Level 1 Certified – IBM – Feb 2017

Accomplishments

  • Delivered $5M savings by integrating Gen AI and low-code/no-code solutions with Power BI for dynamic leadership insights.
  • Led enterprise vendor relocation and risk compliance strategy, driving $100M+ in cost savings.
  • Developed reusable tools and templates platform, saving $140K and boosting organizational efficiency.
  • Created peer-review checklist that achieved zero-defect deliverables and cut rework by 30%.
  • Eliminated defects and enhanced process compliance through client-feedback-driven checklists.
  • Awarded HCL O-Infinity for three consecutive years for outstanding performance.
  • Consistently rated Outstanding across Lucas TVS, HCL, Cognizant, CTS, and Wells Fargo.
  • Recognized with Rockstar, Voila, Going Extra Mile, and Dream Team awards at Cognizant.
  • Secured 2nd place in Imagineering contest for “Cognitive Solution Delivery via Intelligent Process Automation.”
  • Multiple Wells Fargo awards including Champion, Team Excellence, Golden Spoke, Captains Pick, and Manager Spotlight between 2018-2024.

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
German
Beginner (A1)
A1

Memberships And Certifications

  • Certified Associate HCL Business Analyst Professional, 07/01/14
  • Six Sigma Black belt Phase 1 Certified, 01/01/14
  • Six Sigma Green belt Certified, 01/01/14
  • Certified ITIL practitioner (ITIL Foundation and Service Transition – Intermediate), 04/01/15
  • Certified Digital Pro (Digital concepts – Cognizant Certification), 08/01/16
  • Certified Digital Marketing Associate (SimpliLearn), 10/01/16
  • Big Data Foundation Level 1 Certified – IBM, 02/01/17
R. KABALI SUBBURATHINAM