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Overview
Work History
Skills
Interests
Education
Certification
Patents
Strengths - Clifton Strengths
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Hi, I’m

SANA ULLAH KHAN

GCC Technology Leader
Bangalore,KA
SANA ULLAH KHAN

Summary

“Opportunities Don’t Happen You Create Them”

A belief that has helped me, successfully navigate my 20+ years of professional journey, handling diverse global roles & assignments with a singular mission to scale-up GCCs/ COEs Operations, drive Multi-Million Dollar IT Engagements, FinTech/ Digital /Cloud Transformation, Product Innovations, R&D, Automation-First Strategy & Operational Excellence Initiatives, that shape the future of business and build tech-driven organizations, across the Title Insurance, Mortgage, and BFSI Sectors

Stellar in High-Profile IT & GCC Leadership Roles, I consistently strive to pave a new way forward, by pioneering New Competencies/Multi-Stack Practices& Delivery Models, expanding footprints into new geographies/domains, accomplishing YOY business growth, P&L, and market leadership. Holder of US Patent for RPA Platform; Led Global Delivery of 60+ Software Products for the US Market, developed Patent-Worthy Platforms - RPA Tool "myFirstBot" & IDP Platform "QCorrect," which reduced manual effort, enhanced processing accuracy, and delivered value to business

Key Milestones:

· During my long-term career with First American (India), received fast-track promotions from Sr. Software Engineer to VP: Established new COEs in Engg., Security, Domain Learning & People Development (ELCM), and Eagle Labs, the first R&D Hub for AI/ML/OCR powered solutions

· I have successfully led high-impact IT Projects/Programs, transition to new-age IT, Digital, Cloud, AI/ML, OCR, RPA, Data Science & Analytics Platforms, for streamlined & cost-efficient operations

· Skilled in applying Agile -Scrum Practices, DR, BCP, Information Security, and ISO 27001 Compliances, setting benchmarks of excellence in IT service delivery, business continuity & customer satisfaction

· I bring a unique ability to understand client needs and deliver customized solution offerings, accomplish New / Additional Projects Wins, through opportunity analysis, POCs, RFPs/RPQs, consultative selling, and high-value deal closures

· Collaborative People Manager, Problem-Solver, and Go-Getter, I have led and mentored highly talented 600+ Global Software, R&D, and IT Infrastructure Teams, in India with an equal desire to win

· At ease in networking with BU Leaders, vendors, clients & stakeholders, for data-driven decision-making, negotiating critical challenges, and ensuring businesses thrive amid ever-evolving industry/ market trends

Beyond Work: Pleasing personality with a zest for life, in my free time I like to spend quality time with friends & family

Overview

25
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
4

Certifications

1

Patent

Work History

First American India

Vice President Software Services
04.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Strategic Advisory & Leadership – Trusted advisor to business leadership, driving digital transformation, leveraging emerging tech, and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • GCC & COE Establishment – Spearheading GCC growth, setting up Centers of Excellence, and enabling global competitiveness through talent, technology, and innovation.
  • Technology & Product Leadership – Leading enterprise-wide digital transformation, product engineering, legacy modernization, and cloud migration strategies.
  • AI, Automation & Data Science – Integrating AI/ML solutions to optimize processes, automate workflows, and enhance decision-making.
  • Agile & DevOps Transformation – Championing Agile, Scrum, and DevOps best practices to accelerate product development and delivery cycles.
  • Risk, Compliance & Security – Strengthening IT governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
  • Cross-Functional & Vendor Management – Driving collaboration across teams, streamlining operations, and optimizing IT investments.
  • Talent & Leadership Development – Building high-performing teams, fostering innovation, and nurturing the next generation of leaders.

First American India

Asst. Vice President- Software Services
04.2017 - 04.2022

Job overview

First American India

Director Software Operations
04.2013 - 04.2017

Job overview

First American India

Senior Manager- Software Operations
04.2010 - 04.2013

Job overview

First Indian Corp

Development Manager
04.2007 - 04.2010

Job overview

First Indian Corp

Asst. Development Manager
04.2006 - 04.2007

Job overview

ZapApp India Pvt. Ltd

Team Lead
08.2004 - 04.2006

Job overview

ZapApp India Pvt. Ltd

Sr. Software Engineer
06.2003 - 08.2004

Job overview

vMoksha Technologies Pvt. Ltd

Software Engineer
06.2002 - 06.2003

Job overview

  • Worked on various Projects like PeopleSoft HRMS
  • Upgrade for a UK-based client and a Reporting Tool for PMO, utilizing Microsoft Technologies, BizTalk Server, and PeopleSoft Tech Stack

Texas Networks Limited
Bengaluru

Software Engineer
08.2000 - 06.2002

Job overview

  • Assisted in detailed System Study, Design, and
  • Coding
  • Utilized Microsoft Technologies and BizTalk Server across diverse projects such as Supply-Chain Management & Business Tracking

Skills

  • GDC /GCC Leadership, Policies & SOPs
  • IT Operations Management
  • RPA, IDP, Process Automation
  • Budgeting, Cost Control (P&L)
  • Strategic Advisory /Decision-Making Support
  • Digital Transformation & Transition
  • Best Practices/Agile-Scrum Methodologies
  • Regulatory Compliances/Risk Management
  • Product Engineering, Vision, GTM Strategy
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • R&D, Innovation & Patents
  • IT Solution Design & Architecture
  • SDLC - Software Development, Testing, UAT
  • Change Requests / Release Management
  • Product KPIs Achievement
  • Quality Assurance / Coding Standards
  • New Teams/ ELCM CoE Set-Up
  • Organisational Competencies Building
  • Project / Program Management
  • Global Service Delivery (SLAs)
  • Vendor / Stakeholder / Client Engagements
  • Pre-Sales, POCs, Revenue Generation
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and CSR Initiatives
  • Team Building, Leadership, Training
  • IT Skills:
  • Web, Mobile & Cloud-Native Applications On-Prem to Cloud Migrations AI/ML, Data Science & Analytics DR & Business
  • Continuity Planning (BCP) Information Security / Governance

Interests

Global Capability Centers (GCCs) – Establishing new GCCs in India and scaling existing ones up the value chain

Technology & Digital Transformation – Driving large-scale technology transformations, modernizing IT architecture, and fostering innovation

AI & Automation – Leading AI-driven initiatives and automation strategies to enhance efficiency and business impact

Product Engineering & Development – Shaping product ownership strategies and transitioning from service delivery to product-led growth

FinTech & Banking Technology – Leveraging deep banking expertise to innovate and optimize financial technology solutions

Leadership & Talent Development – Building high-performance global teams, mentoring future leaders, and fostering a culture of excellence

Business Strategy & Growth – Driving strategic initiatives, scaling operations, and unlocking new business opportunities

Education

Bangalore University
Bangalore

Bachelor of Engineering from Electronics & Communication
08.1995 - 08.1999

University Overview

Certification

  • First American Experienced Leader Program – 2015
  • COBID 5 Foundation – 2014
  • First American Emerging Leader Program - 2011
  • ITIL Version 3 Foundation – 2007

Patents

Patents
  • US Patent (US 10,768,977) for a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Platform
  • 2 more Patents pending for Custom Data Entity Extraction and Data Leak Prevention utilizing AI models

Strengths - Clifton Strengths

Strengths - Clifton Strengths

Responsibility | Arranger | Analytical | Significance | Achiever

*As per CliftonStrengths Finder 2.0, Strong areas are around Strategic Thinking , Executing & Influencing

Leadership Benchmarks

Leadership Benchmarks
  • Pioneered the establishment of Eagle Labs, the first R&D Hub in the First American Group focused on developing cutting-edge solutions with emerging technologies like AI/ML/OCR
  • Successfully developed market-leading Patent-Worthy Platforms, including the RPA Tool "myFirstBot" & IDP Platform "QCorrect,"significantly reducing manual effort by 60-70% and enabling straight-through processing with 80-95% accuracy.
  • Pivotal in creating a Great Place-To-Work Culture, and instituted the RISE Program, empowering women leaders with remarkable success. Drove Kaizens, resulting in Annual Cost Savings of USD 1.2-1.75 Mn, improved operational, technical, and workforce efficiencies,
  • Spearheaded the successful migration of 70+ Applications from On-Premise to Cloud (AWS/Azure/Oracle), transitioning to Cloud-Native Solutions to enhance scalability and agility across the enterprise.
  • Ideated and executed a World-Class Technology Event, resulting in revenue-generating projects for the business over the past 14 years.
  • Proactively mobilized and led a Covid Support Group comprising of employee volunteers, assisting 800+ employees and their families during the challenging pandemic period

Timeline

Vice President Software Services
First American India
04.2022 - Current
Asst. Vice President- Software Services
First American India
04.2017 - 04.2022
Director Software Operations
First American India
04.2013 - 04.2017
Senior Manager- Software Operations
First American India
04.2010 - 04.2013
Development Manager
First Indian Corp
04.2007 - 04.2010
Asst. Development Manager
First Indian Corp
04.2006 - 04.2007
Team Lead
ZapApp India Pvt. Ltd
08.2004 - 04.2006
Sr. Software Engineer
ZapApp India Pvt. Ltd
06.2003 - 08.2004
Software Engineer
vMoksha Technologies Pvt. Ltd
06.2002 - 06.2003
Software Engineer
Texas Networks Limited
08.2000 - 06.2002
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Engineering from Electronics & Communication
08.1995 - 08.1999
SANA ULLAH KHANGCC Technology Leader