Seasoned Leadership Professional with 16+ years of Techno-Functional Expertise across diverse industries, I specialize in delivering impactful data solutions, driving strategic transformation, and enabling informed decision-making -
Functions worked in: Information Technology; Chief Data Office (CDO); Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance; Accounting & Finance; Strategy & Business Management; Operations; Human Resource
Industry Exposure: Banking and Financial Services, Information Technology, Consulting, Big 4, Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications, Power, Manufacturing
Currently pursuing the Risk and AI (RAI)™ Certification by GARP (target completion April 2025), showcasing a commitment to advancing knowledge in Risk Management and Artificial Intelligence.
Leadership and Management Excellence:
Strategic Process Optimization: Adept at designing & automating processes, Leading projects and teams, focusing on strategic alignment and senior management reporting.
Agile & Scrum Expertise: Experienced Project Manager and Business Analyst with a deep understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies
Advanced Data strategic initiatives, transformation and Analytics:
Data Governance & Quality: Extensive experience in managing data quality and governance initiatives, ensuring accuracy and reliability
Innovative Visualization & Reporting: Proficient in gathering requirements and creating dashboards / visualizations using Tableau, Excel, and SharePoint
Cross-Functional Leadership:
Collaborative Coordination: Proven ability to work effectively with business owners, project managers, and technical teams to develop impactful data solutions
Documentation & Strategic Reporting:
Comprehensive Documentation: Expertise in gathering and analyzing business / functional requirements, and crafting detailed specifications (BRD/BRS). Utilized techno-functional skills to drive clarity and alignment in project deliverables.
I combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership to drive process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and business success.
Previously held a contractual role (details below). The contractor (Manpower Group) confirmed that the client (Haleon) short-closed the contract due to assignment completion. Received one-month severance pay.
Company Overview: Haleon, spun off from GlaxoSmithKline in 2022, is a leading global player in consumer health products, listed on the London Stock Exchange, and ranks among the top in market share and revenue.
Reporting Structure: Report directly to the Global Finance Integration Lead
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Vision: Strategic decision making for exception handling and process improvement initiative.
Team Leadership: Drive transformation in Master Data Management Operations and Governance, Data Stewardship.
Data Quality & Governance: Design, implement & control master data quality checks & a robust Data Governance framework, defining roles, responsibilities, and processes.
Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders to foster effective data management.
Risk Management: Review & enhance existing processes, data quality check & control
Talent Development: Identify skills needed for data governance and lead initiatives to up skill or recruit talent.
Company Overview: Citicorp Services India Pvt. Ltd., a key arm of Citi Bank, stands as a global leader
Reporting Structure: Directly reported to the Data Controllership Remediation Lead, aligning closely with the Finance Chief Data Office (FCDO) & Enterprise Chief Data Office (ECDO).
Key Responsibilities:
Data Remediation: Data remediation lead in Finance Data Action Plan team, focusing on addressing data quality issues and compliance with Consent Order and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks.
Strategic Planning: Developed and executed remediation plans to close gaps identified in Consent Order analysis.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Streamlined processes, updated resources, and implemented critical changes to operational and governance procedures.
Project Management: Reviewed and updated project plans, delivering reports on impacts and progress.
Ad-Hoc Analysis: Responded to business queries, conducted project testing, and ensured detailed documentation and dissemination of results.
Company Overview: Capgemini Invent, a global leader in consulting, technology, and digital transformation
Reporting Structure: Directly reported to the Program Manager, Data Driven Finance, Risk & Compliance (DFRC), and the Senior IT Project Manager for specific projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership and Management: People Management, managed stakeholder relationships, and contributed to strategic planning and recruitment initiatives.
Strategic Planning and Documentation: Creating and managing project planning documents, risk assessments, financial proposals, and budgeting. Developed presentations and planning documents for senior management.
Project Execution: Served as Business Analyst III for Credit Risk IT for Manulife (A leading global insurance, wealth and asset management leading Financial Services Group) in Canada.
o Risk Management Software: Directed the testing phase of an internally developed software, including test case creation, BRD development, and coordination with business, developers, and testers.
o Credit Risk Dashboards: Involved in planning phase & Directed the planning, development, and testing of Credit Risk Dashboards using Power BI, engaged in stakeholder interactions, and documented business requirements
Company Overview: Credit Suisse is a leading global financial services provider known for its expertise in investment banking, private banking, and asset management.
Reporting Structure: Directly reported to Head (DIR) Compliance MI - Risk & Compliance - Switzerland, with a dotted line to Head (DIR) Risk & Compliance – India.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Management Transformation: Led Global project as a business analyst & developer in designing and implementing data management transformations, adapting to a global, multicultural environment.
Complex Data Analysis: Analyzed intricate information to identify gaps and define actionable steps, collaborating with Big Data Developers (Palantir Foundry) and Project Managers.
Requirements & Solution Design: Gathered requirements, addressed constraints, and achieved business consensus for designing and testing data structures, Tableau workbooks, and business scenarios.
Process Improvement: Developed and implemented process improvement documents, including requirement trackers, testing checklists, management summaries, and technical documentation for published reports.
Focused on personal goals, explored higher education options in India and abroad, enrolled in an Executive MBA program, and engaged in health and self-improvement activities
Company Overview: JPMorgan Chase & Co is a global financial powerhouse, operating in over 100 countries. Renowned for its leadership in investment banking, asset management, and retail banking.
Reporting Structure: Directly reported to VP – Strategy, CCB Technology India.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Requirement Analysis: Gathering of business requirements and developed dashboards and reports covering financial metrics, headcount, recruitment, attrition, and budget allocations using Tableau, SQL, MS-Access, VBA, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaged with CIO Office, CFO teams, GRE, and Procurement teams to facilitate data-driven decision-making and ensure alignment with global strategies.
Data Management: Ensured data confidentiality and managed financial planning, budgeting, and control processes.
Process Improvement: Streamlined and automated existing processes, and documented procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
I was seeking better opportunities and completed Tableau certification
Company Overview: NSEIT, a 100% subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), is a leading CMM Level 5 company specializing in IT services and consulting.
Reporting Structure: Directly reported to the Head – India.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Project Management: Spearheaded reporting process, Managed a team size of 4, overseeing multiple projects. Directed the design, testing, and implementation of reporting solutions using SQL, Advanced Excel, and VBA/Macros.
Custom Reporting: Led the creation of complex, client-specific reports for high-stakes examinations conducted by government and examination bodies.
Business Analysis: Provided functional support for the development of the ‘Reporting Portal’. Gathered and documented requirements (BRS/BRD) and led client interactions for prototype approvals.
Process Improvement: Implemented process controls and automation to streamline operations.
Recruitment & Training: Managed recruitment, mentored team members, assigned tasks, and conducted training programs to enhance team capabilities.
Company Overview: CRG Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a premier global provider of business intelligence and data analytics services, renowned for delivering cutting-edge data visualization solutions for top-tier international clients.
Reporting Structure: Directly reported to the Head – India.
Project: Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Ranks among the top global telecoms for 4G coverage)
Key Responsibilities:
Dashboard Development: Designed, developed, and published Tableau Dashboards in a server environment, enhancing data visualization and accessibility.
Requirements Gathering: Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and achieve business consensus for dashboard design; worked with IT teams to create custom and aggregated data sources.
Quality Assurance: Conducted thorough quality checks and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure dashboard accuracy and functionality.
Testing and Documentation: Formulated test strategies for reports and data sources; updated and reviewed technical documentation for published reports.
Company Overview: CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd., formerly Crompton Greaves Ltd., is a global leading company in power and industrial equipment.
Reporting Structure: Directly reported to the Global Internal Audit Head.
Simultaneously Performed 3 Roles: (i) Data Analytics, Automation & Reporting (Feb’12 – Mar’18); (ii) Internal Auditing (Feb’12 – Mar’18); (iii) Business Management Support (Feb’12 – Mar’18) & Unit HR (Feb’12 – Jun’16)
Key Responsibilities:
Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyzed data for audit planning, budgeting, and customized reporting.
Audit Automation: Actively involved in Internal Audit Automation project, customizing SAP reports for continuous auditing & monitoring, created standard templates for Key Audit Strategies like planning, tracking, rating, resource allocation, Budget, initiatives, Board meeting presentations
Process Improvement: Created master records and process manuals; acted as the global SPOC for internally developed audit software for ‘Self-Assessment’, involved in implementation and process automation.
Audit Execution: Evaluated audit responses, managed open issues & reports for Audit Committee/ Board meetings.
Documentation: Developed SOPs, checklists, and standard templates; collaborated with auditors, consultants, and strategic units on compliance and risk management.
Custodian Role: Managed fraud investigations, whistleblower reports, and confidential correspondence.
Communication: Handled crucial internal & external communication for Global Internal Audit department.
Human Resource: Responsible for HR policy implementation & communication. Handled recruitment, employee engagement, training, reward, day-to-day HR operations and HR database
Vendor & Travel Management: Managed vendors, contracts, procurement, and reimbursement claims.
Awards & Recognition: Recognized with “Auditor of the Month” and “Trailblazer of the Quarter” awards.
Core Competencies
People/Process /Project Management
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Data Governance; Data Stewardship
Data Management; Data Quality
Chief Data Office; Quality Assurance
Data Management / Remediation
Data Strategy; Data Integration
Business Analytics
Visualization; Business Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning – Risk, Ethics & Governance
Agile, Scrum
Requirement Gathering & Analysis
Automation; Process Enhancement
Process design & Transformation
Reporting & Documentation
Stakeholder Management
Financial planning & Budgeting
Strategy & Business Management
Vendor & Contract Management
Soft Skills
Team Building; Change Agent;
Collaborator; Communicator; Planner; Thinker; Innovator
IT Skills
Python, Tableau, Visualization, SQL, MS Access, VBA, Macros, Advanced Excel, Business Analytics, Share Point, SAP
Agile, Scrum, JIRA, Kanban Board
Trained on - R Analytics and SAS
Profile Heading: Project Management | People Management | Business Analyst | Data Quality & Governance| AI & ML - Risk, Ethics & Governance | Data Analytics | Data Visualization | Business Intelligence | Process Design | Finance Transformation | Digital Transformation | Agile | Scrum
Functions worked in: Information Technology; Chief Data Office (CDO); Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance; Accounting & Finance; Strategy & Business Management; Operations; Human Resource
Industry Exposure: Banking and Financial Services, Information Technology, Consulting, Big 4, Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications, Power, Manufacturing