Vishwanath Srinivasan
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented IT Delivery Leader with over 21 years of international experience in SAP Finance, Data & Analytics, and Program Management. Demonstrated proficiency in spearheading enterprise-wide transformations, deploying SAP platforms (BW/4HANA, S/4HANA Group Reporting, MDM), and executing DevSecOps and Agile methodologies. Skilled in overseeing large global teams, synchronizing IT initiatives with business objectives, and guaranteeing delivery excellence across diverse regions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Team Lead & DevSecOps Manager - Data & Insights (Finance Domain)
Philips Electronics India Ltd.
Bengaluru
05.2024 - Current
- Leading delivery and operations for global finance analytics platforms with a 40-member distributed team.
- Managing €6M+ programs, driving end-to-end planning, implementation, and platform performance.
- Achieved 99.9% system uptime and streamlined reporting through governance and proactive incident response.
- Reduced report inventory by 33% (600 to 400), saving €200K annually.
- Implemented Kaizens to automate workflows, cutting delivery timelines by 20%.
Senior Project Manager - Finance Projects
Philips Electronics India Ltd.
Bengaluru
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Directed SAP S/4HANA Group Consolidation projects in line with Philips' finance transformation roadmap.
- Coordinated with finance leaders and architects for project planning, execution, and risk mitigation.
Senior Platform Analyst - SAP Group Consolidation
Philips Electronics India Ltd.
Bengaluru
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Led the Consolidation track, ensuring multi-country compliance, alignment, and stakeholder engagement.
Business Analyst & Platform Architect - SAP Group Consolidation
Philips Electronics India Ltd.
Bengaluru
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Defined target architecture, enforcing DevSecOps practices and global platform standards.
Platform Specialist - OCR/ICC/BI/MDM/CRM/BCS
Philips Electronics India Ltd.
Bengaluru
11.2012 - 09.2020
- Delivered P2P finance and analytics platforms, mentoring global Agile teams and driving value-focused enhancements.
Sr. Solutions Architect / Business Analyst - SAP BI
Harman International
Bengaluru
02.2010 - 06.2011
- Designed Solutions for BI Systems across landscape
- Designed scalable architecture solutions for complex audio and
connectivity systems. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications.
Solutions Architect - BI
ACS Systech Integrators
Bengaluru
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Executed responsibilities as Architect alongside leadership of Project BI team
Sr. SAP BW Consultant
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bengaluru
06.2006 - 09.2008
- Developed and maintained SAP BW data models to enhance reporting and analysis capabilities.
- Collaborated with business teams to gather requirements, ensuring alignment with data solutions.
- Led offshore team of 15 members for successful CRM-BI implementation Project
Sr. Software Engineer
Satyam Computer Services Ltd.
Hyderabad
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Introduced new features into existing BI solutions to enhance
functionality. - Resolved user-reported production issues through thorough
investigation and prompt action. - Optimized data models in SAP BI, resulting in improved query
performance.
Education
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Computer Science
Madurai Kamaraj University
Chennai 04.2000 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry
Kanpur University
Kanpur 04.1996 - 05.1999
Intermediate - Physical Sciences
St. Joseph's Sr. Sec School
Kanpur 04.1994 - 05.1996
Skills
- IT delivery and program management
- SAP BI and S/4HANA reporting
- Data analytics strategy
- DevSecOps and agile methodologies
- Financial consolidation and reporting
- Platform reliability and operations
- Stakeholder and vendor relations
- Cost optimization and governance
- Leadership development and talent management
- Kaizen, lean, and workflow automation
Websites
Certification
- TOGAF 9.2 Certified
- SAP Certified Application Associate - Group Reporting (S/4HANA 2021)
- SAP Certified Associate - SAP Activate Project Manager
- SAP Certified - Treasury with S/4HANA
- Microsoft DP-201: Designing an Azure Data Solution
- Microsoft AZ900: Azure Fundamentals
Accomplishments
- Performer of the month for multiple projects in different roles in my career
- Recognition by stakeholders on behaviors like 'Customer first,' 'Team up to win'
- Best team award for Channel CRM program and CRM Implementation for a reputed bank in US
Additional Information
Activities and Honors
- Biking and networking with fellow bikers
- Singer, Stand-up comedian, Mimicry artist
- University gold medalist in under graduate program
- Anchoring for different events in organization
Languages
Tamil
Native language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Team Lead & DevSecOps Manager - Data & Insights (Finance Domain)
Philips Electronics India Ltd.
05.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager - Finance Projects
Philips Electronics India Ltd.
03.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Platform Analyst - SAP Group Consolidation
Philips Electronics India Ltd.
04.2022 - 05.2024
Business Analyst & Platform Architect - SAP Group Consolidation
Philips Electronics India Ltd.
09.2020 - 04.2022
Platform Specialist - OCR/ICC/BI/MDM/CRM/BCS
Philips Electronics India Ltd.
11.2012 - 09.2020
Sr. Solutions Architect / Business Analyst - SAP BI
Harman International
02.2010 - 06.2011
Solutions Architect - BI
ACS Systech Integrators
01.2009 - 01.2010
Sr. SAP BW Consultant
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2006 - 09.2008
Sr. Software Engineer
Satyam Computer Services Ltd.
08.2004 - 05.2006
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Computer Science
Madurai Kamaraj University
04.2000 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry
Kanpur University
04.1996 - 05.1999
Intermediate - Physical Sciences
St. Joseph's Sr. Sec School
04.1994 - 05.1996
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