Saurabh Gupta
Gandhinagar,GJ
Summary
Dynamic IT Delivery and Security Program Manager with over 15 years of experience in the BFSI, Retail, Logistics, and Cybersecurity sectors. Expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), particularly with SailPoint IdentityNow, complemented by a proven track record as a SailPoint Implementation Program and Test Manager. Committed to leveraging leadership, compliance, and technical skills to enhance secure and efficient delivery as a Security Delivery Lead. Holds multiple certifications including PMP, PSM I, PSK I, ISTQB, and SailPoint Security Lead, along with strong capabilities in automation, analytics, and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager / Global UAT Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
05.2015 - 09.2025
- Directed global IAM programs, implementing SailPoint IdentityNow for 120+ applications.
- Enforced GDPR compliance, strengthening enterprise security posture.
- Led defect governance and audit readiness across 4 regions.
- Streamlined QA processes, reducing post-release defects and improving transparency.
- Applied SQL/Python/Tableau dashboards for compliance reporting and audit accuracy.
Delivery Manager
05.2010 - 05.2015
- Oversaw end-to-end delivery across enterprise programs, ensuring timely and secure releases.
- Drove Agile adoption, increasing delivery velocity by 30%.
- Automated defect trend analysis and release reporting using SQL/Python/Tableau.
- Managed cross-functional QA teams (onsite/offshore/vendor) for high-quality delivery.
IT Operations & Test Manager
05.2010 - 05.2015
- Designed scalable test strategies & automation frameworks, improving defect detection by 40%.
- Led multi-region UAT (EMEA, LATAM, ASIA, NA) ensuring SOX/GDPR compliance.
- Introduced Tableau/Power BI dashboards, reducing test cycle time by 25%.
- Mentored QA teams to achieve ISO 9001:2000 compliance.
Education
MBA - IT & Systems
Pune University
B.Tech - Electronics & Telecommunication
Pune University
Diploma - AI & ML
IIIT Bangalore
Skills
- SailPoint IdentityNow Implementation & Governance
- Security Delivery & Project Leadership
- Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
- Access Management & Compliance Reporting
- Risk & Compliance
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Agile / Scrum / Kanban Delivery
- Workflow Automation (Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI)
- Knowledge Sharing & Team Enablement
- Global UAT/SIT Program Management
- IAM Platforms: SailPoint IdentityNow
- Languages & Tools: SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, JIRA, HP ALM, SAP SD
- Automation / AI Tools: Makecom, n8n, Prompt Engineering
- Methodologies: Agile Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall
- Reporting & Analytics: Defect Metrics, Compliance Dashboards, Release Reports
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented SailPoint IdentityNow across 120+ applications.
- Achieved zero release slippage across critical BFSI UAT programs.
- Reduced test cycle time by >25% via automation & dashboards.
- Strengthened compliance posture with GDPR controls.
- Designed AI-based automation workflows to optimize operational tasks.
Certification
- PMP
- PSM I
- PSK I
- ISTQB
- SailPoint Security Lead
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Selected Projects
Identity Governance at Scale: Implemented SailPoint IdentityNow for 120+ apps, enforcing SOX/GDPR controls., Global Payments Transformation: Directed UAT/QA strategy for modernization of payment systems, enabling ISO 20022/SWIFT compliance., Logistics Optimization: Delivered integrated warehouse & last-mile management platform, improving fulfillment speed by 20%., AI & Workflow Automation: Built automation bots and Gen AI workflows for operational efficiency., Data Analytics for QA: Designed SQL/Python/Tableau dashboards for defect trend analysis and executive reporting.
Writing Articles On Various Topics for common people comprehension, cricket, cycling
Written Book on Blockchain, Articles on AGI, Common Physics Concepts, Electricity
Languages
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Project Manager / Global UAT Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
05.2015 - 09.2025
Delivery Manager
05.2010 - 05.2015
IT Operations & Test Manager
05.2010 - 05.2015
B.Tech - Electronics & Telecommunication
Pune University
Diploma - AI & ML
IIIT Bangalore
MBA - IT & Systems
Pune University