Rohini Iyer
Bangalore
Summary
Over 19 years of IT experience spanning Business Engagement, Integration Architecture, Solution Design, Business Analysis, and Project/Program Management. Customer-focused professional offering proactive leadership and seamless working with cross-functional and technical teams to lead regional and global programs. Expertise in AI/ML and Generative AI technologies, including RPA, Communication Mining and Integration products like SAP PI, IBM MQ and MFT. Strong leader and analytical problem-solver, dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgement to positively impact company success. Proficient in vendor/stakeholder and budget management. Committed to continuous learning and innovation, and driving strategic outcomes through adaptability and teamwork.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development Manager
Unilever
01.2022 - Current
- Business Development Manager for Automation, for global markets
- Collaborate with Geography, Market and Business Units to realize automation potential and savings using RPA, ML, OCR, Generative AI technologies
- Responsible for building business relationships, stakeholder management, identifying business opportunities to meet their priorities and automation agenda
- Drive Customer Service efficiency and satisfaction through IT-enabled insights/analytics
- Product promotion through Leadership events and conferences.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Drive efficiencies and savings to business to tune of 35,000 person hours
ASIAPAC Lead - SAP PI
Unilever
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Led Cloud Migration program for ~1500 interfaces in SAP PI across APAC region
- Responsible for client onboarding, design, delivery of integration solutions across global functions and clusters
- Led program delivery of software and technology upgrades
- Proficient in budget and resource planning, allocation and implementation
- Act as liaison between business partners and In-Market teams to identify business growth opportunities.
Global Integration Delivery Manager
Unilever
12.2014 - 12.2019
- Led Europe-wide IBM MQ Simplification Program aimed at migration of 400 interfaces to SAP PI across 26 EU factories, SUs & DCs
- Contributed towards driving efficiencies and savings of €6mn through EU MQ Simplification Program
- Managed relationships with key stakeholder, including Factory Directors, Geography IT, Global Procurement, Software Asset Management, Vendor AD Partners, Technical Support teams, to ensure smooth project delivery
- Managed resources effectively to avoid unnecessary delivery delays.
- Drove program governance with Leadership Teams
- Introduced innovative technology solutions that improved tracking accuracy and boosted operational efficiency.
Integration Team Lead
J.P. Morgan
11.2009 - 12.2014
- Scrum master responsible for daily status tracking and reporting via Sprint burndown charts
- Technical Analyst and Team Lead for implementing key projects for Fortune 500 & Global Custody clients
- Responsible for planning, budgeting and allocation of project resources for projects over $2mn
- Led firm-wide release of mandatory software upgrades of trades and settlement system for 500+ users.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
Technical Analyst & Designer
TATA Consultancy Services
08.2005 - 11.2009
- Tech Lead for design & development for registration and accounting modules of the UK Commission, via IBM Message Broker 6.0
- Developed business-process centric solution for PIM across 3 OUs for Daimler Chrysler
- Design, framework development, monitoring and administration in IBM WebSphere Message Broker 7.0 and IBM MQ 6.0.
- Enhanced system performance by identifying and resolving technical issues through thorough analysis and troubleshooting.
- Assessed business requirements and recommended technical products and solutions to meet needs.
Education
Masters in Computer Applications -
SNDT Women's University
Mumbai06.2005
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University
Mumbai06.2002
Skills
- AI/Generative AI/ML/RPA
- UiPath Communication Mining
- Project Management
- Agile (Scrum)
- Service Oriented Architecture
- Integration Architecture
- Continuous Integration
- Vendor/Stakeholder Management
- DevOps
- Decision-Making
- Business Analysis
- Budget Management
- Business Development
Certification
- TOGAF 9 Certified, The Open Group
- Solace Certified Solutions Consultant, Solace
- Certified Scrum Master, ScrumAlliance
- DevOps Fundamentals Specialist, DASA Foundation
- IBM Certified System Administrator WebSphere MQ V6.0, IBM
Domains
- FMCG Manufacturing
- BFS Consulting
Personal Information
Title: Business Engagement Manager | Program Manager | Automation Specialist
Awards
- CEO Global Compass Award - Unilever
- Hall of Fame Awards for being PurposeLed and Future-Fit - Unilever CFO
- Squad member of Employee Experience Pillar for Diversity & Inclusion - Unilever
- Mental Health Champion - Unilever
- Facilitator for Purpose Workshops - Unilever
- Member of TOGAF for Architecture Open Forum - The Open Group
- Participant in Integration Hackathon - Unilever
- Participant in 'Lean-In' initiative for Women in IT - Unilever
- Volunteer for 'Teaching in Unilever' at Government Schools - Unilever
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Unilever
01.2022 - Current
ASIAPAC Lead - SAP PI
Unilever
01.2020 - 09.2022
Global Integration Delivery Manager
Unilever
12.2014 - 12.2019
Integration Team Lead
J.P. Morgan
11.2009 - 12.2014
Technical Analyst & Designer
TATA Consultancy Services
08.2005 - 11.2009
Masters in Computer Applications -
SNDT Women's University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University
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