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Subhash Dharade

Subhash Dharade

Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic IT and Service Delivery leader with 23 years of experience driving global delivery, strategic P&L management, and innovation. Proven expertise in enhancing client satisfaction, leading cross-functional teams, and achieving operational excellence in complex environments across Banking, Digital Payments, and Enterprise SaaS solutions. Skilled in fostering customer-centric solutions, optimizing resources, and supporting vertical growth through strategic alignment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering & Delivery

Independent Consultant
06.2024 - Current
  • Consulted on end-to-end delivery management, aligning delivery practices with client expectations and financial targets
  • Provided strategic consulting for engineering and delivery operations
  • Led cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product, and Operations) to successfully deliver complex projects on time
  • Optimized engineering processes by introducing Agile and DevOps methodologies
  • Identified and mitigated risks early in the project lifecycle, leading to a reduction in project overruns
  • Acted as the primary technical liaison between clients and third-party vendors

AVP - Engineering & Delivery

ARRK Solutions
Mumbai
05.2012 - 12.2023
  • Oversaw the end-to-end delivery of SaaS community platforms managing a diverse team across engineering and operations to meet strategic P&L objectives
  • Managed the development of a SaaS-based community platform, overseeing a diverse team of 50+ professionals across engineering, and operations in India by implementing agile project management methodologies and fostering a collaborative team culture
  • Successfully onboarded and maintained over 100 community organizations, cultivating a user base of 2 million by executing targeted outreach strategies, and effective customer management
  • Introduced an innovative eVoting platform for unique votes totaling 4 million, resulting in a substantial 20% year-on-year growth by leveraging user feedback for continuous improvements, and deploying effective marketing campaigns
  • Maintained a strong 80% customer retention rate by conducting thorough product performance analysis using data analytics and proactively integrating customer feedback for continuous improvements
  • Ensuring the platform's stability, accommodating 6+ million users, and providing support to 1.5K commercial brands by implementing comprehensive monitoring systems, conducting regular capacity planning, and establishing a dedicated incident management team to address issues promptly, thus minimizing downtime and optimizing user experience
  • Led the integration of DevOps practices, optimizing the platform's release cycles for more efficient and timely product launches by fostering a culture of collaboration between development and operations teams, automating deployment processes, and implementing continuous integration and delivery pipelines, which reduced release time by 30%
  • Achieved impressive revenue of £30M, with a robust 10% year-on-year growth across multiple channels through strategic planning, diversifying product offerings, and leveraging analytics to identify new market opportunities

Executive Manager

Rolta India Limited
Mumbai
05.2009 - 04.2012

Programmer | Analyst

Mastek Limited
Mumbai
01.2008 - 04.2009

System Analyst

Hexaware Technologies Ltd
Mumbai
02.2005 - 12.2007

Senior Developer

Bristlecone India Ltd
Mumbai
12.2003 - 02.2005

Senior Developer

Harjai Computers Private Ltd
Mumbai
01.2003 - 12.2003

Developer

Brainswave Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Pune
07.2001 - 07.2002

Education

B.E. - Computer Engineering

VJTI Mumbai University
Mumbai, India

Skills

  • Portfolio Management
  • Product Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • P&L Management
  • Resource & Utilization Management
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Customer Relationship Development
  • Cross-Sell & Upsell Strategies
  • Agile Development
  • Risk Management
  • Process Optimization
  • Consumer Lending
  • Digital Payments
  • Financial Strategy
  • Employee Engagement & Development
  • Quality Control
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • AWS Cloud Practices
  • Innovation and Technology Excellence
  • Project & Product Management
  • Open-Source Technologies
  • AWS Cloud Services
  • Generative AI & AI
  • Microsoft Technologies
  • Enterprise & Decentralized Architecture
  • SAP - ABAP/4 Development
  • Data Management
  • Content Management

Certification

  • AWS-Solution Architect- Associate
  • ITIL Foundation
  • Project Management Professional
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Institute of Product Leadership
  • ISO 20022 messaging standard

Notableaccomplishments

  • Orchestrated the digital transformation for esteemed organizations, by implementing cutting-edge cloud solutions, automating workflows, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
  • Exhibited proficiency in overseeing the complete delivery lifecycle for Enterprise SaaS solutions, B2B & B2C products by managing cross-functional teams through agile methodologies, ensuring seamless integration, deploying scalable, automated solutions aligned with business objectives and meeting customer demands.
  • Fostered seamless collaboration with executive leadership to refine IT strategies by aligning technological initiatives with business goals and driving key decision-making processes.
  • Introduced cutting-edge innovations by implementing Generative AI and emerging technologies to enhance long-term sustainability and boost system efficiency.
  • Consistently achieved notable success in executing diverse programs and orchestrating performance turnarounds by identifying key bottlenecks, realigning resources, and fostering a culture of accountability.
  • Cultivated extensive experience navigating diverse geographical landscapes, spanning India, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East, by leading cross-cultural teams and managing global projects.
  • Successfully executed multimillion-pound programs with a 95% success rate and maintained program health within the 90% Green zone by implementing robust governance frameworks, meticulous risk management, and proactive stakeholder engagement.
  • Spearheaded initiatives resulting in a 10% year-on-year increase in revenue by optimizing billable utilization, managing resource allocation, and implementing strategic initiatives.
  • Achieved exceptional Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) ratings averaging over 5.5 out of 6 by fostering a customer-centric approach, ensuring proactive communication, and delivering solutions that exceeded client expectations.
  • Collaborated with the Sales team to drive pre-sales initiatives by developing tailored technical solutions and presentations that addressed client needs, resulting in the cultivation of new business opportunities.
  • Led the orchestration of a B2B/B2C platform by driving the successful launch of new mobile apps, resulting in a 25% revenue increase.
  • Empowered a community organization to achieve revenues totaling £23M by implementing strategic enhancing member engagement.
  • Advocated for service re-platforming by championing the adoption of AWS cloud-based practices, leading to a 10% reduction in maintenance costs within infrastructure expenses.
  • Successfully managed a precise and timely service transition from third-party vendors, achieving a flawless 100% accuracy rate by implementing a comprehensive transition plan that included meticulous risk assessments and detailed project timelines.
  • Implemented robust people development initiatives including performance appraisals, personalized training programs, and mentorship opportunities to foster team members' professional growth and skill enhancement.

Timeline

Engineering & Delivery

Independent Consultant
06.2024 - Current

AVP - Engineering & Delivery

ARRK Solutions
05.2012 - 12.2023

Executive Manager

Rolta India Limited
05.2009 - 04.2012

Programmer | Analyst

Mastek Limited
01.2008 - 04.2009

System Analyst

Hexaware Technologies Ltd
02.2005 - 12.2007

Senior Developer

Bristlecone India Ltd
12.2003 - 02.2005

Senior Developer

Harjai Computers Private Ltd
01.2003 - 12.2003

Developer

Brainswave Technologies Pvt. Ltd
07.2001 - 07.2002
  • AWS-Solution Architect- Associate
  • ITIL Foundation
  • Project Management Professional
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Institute of Product Leadership
  • ISO 20022 messaging standard

B.E. - Computer Engineering

VJTI Mumbai University
Subhash Dharade