Hi, I’m
Vivek Khare
Product Owner
Hyderabad
Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb
Summary
Overall 18 years of professional rich Business Analyst experience in the IT, Non-IT, Manufacturing, Services, Accounting, Audit, Taxation. Ability to manage across regions and cultures to uplift a team. Lead the delivery and be responsible for improving the customer experience, driving adoption, and generating business value. Closely worked with the Business and Technology teams to advance the use of technology platforms (ERP, Accounting & Tax Software) to achieve strategic and annual goals. Drive the product and business planning process across cross-functional teams of the company.
Analyze consumer needs, current market trends, and potential partnerships from an ROI and build vs. buy perspective Assess current competitor offerings, seeking opportunities for differentiation Analyze product requirements and develop appropriate programs to ensure they’re successful achieved Develop, implement, and maintain production timelines across multiple departments. Appraise new product ideas and strategics appropriate to-market plans Expert understanding of SDLC processes and Agile flavored development methodologies (Waterfall, Scrum, Agile Framework).
Experienced Product Owner with over 3 years of experience in accountancy & taxation software. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic Product Owner eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tech MahindraHyderabad, Telangana
Project Manager
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Project Manager
Tech Mahindra, Hyderabad, India
• Managing more than 14+ dedicated IFS Finance Consultant to manage such as large project.
• As an IFS Solution Architect Finance Module and Lead for HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) client, I spearhead innovative solutions and strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive digital transformation within one of India's premier aerospace organizations.
• Key Responsibilities: Strategic Solution Architecture: Develop comprehensive solution architectures tailored to HAL's unique requirements, leveraging the full capabilities of IFS ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
• Project Leadership: Lead a dynamic team of professionals in the design, implementation, and deployment of IFS solutions, ensuring alignment with HAL's business objectives and project timelines.
• Client Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders at HAL, collaborating closely to understand their needs, address challenges, and deliver value-added solutions that propel their business forward.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with solution implementation, ensuring adherence to industry regulations, security standards, and quality benchmarks.
• Training and Development: Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth while ensuring alignment with HAL's organizational goals.
CoMakeIT | Part of XebiaHyderabad
Sr. Product Owner
11.2018 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Creative thinker with innovative approach to creating business opportunities, started with 1 product development vision, now developing 3 more products.
- Developed SAAS based product in record time 2 years for accountant who can do preparation and filing of Dutch Income Tax returns.
- Handling more that 10 plus size of team member when development of product on its peak with high response time.
- Efficiently utilize all team member's capability to attain high outcome in short time.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues. Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Planning Milestones, Release & Sprints, Defining the scope of work, clarifying business (functional and non-functional) requirements
- Prioritizing work, establishing acceptable time frames for completion and managing feedback mechanisms
- Creating Mockups Design by using Figma tools for better definition of requirements.
- Prepare features and functionalities for team, grooming product backlog, and iterative increments/improvements to epics and user stories
- Communicate and Coordinate among, Scrum Master, Development Team and Product Manager.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Tech Mahindra LtdHyderabad
Lead IFS Finance Consultant
08.2018 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities related to IFS Finance module.
IMSI India Pvt LtdHyderabad
Sr. IFS Finance Consultant
06.2016 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Implemented Indian GST compliance in Standard IFS Applications (ERP) with reports GSTR1, GSTR2 etc.
- Developed reports for Norwegian Tax Requirement from IFS GL Balances
- Developed and enhanced various IFS Integrations with other applications like VOSS, VA, Banks Integrations (Citi Bank and HSBC SEPA, CAMT053 files) etc.
- Working knowledge of SAF-T File from IFS Application for Portugal Tax Authority.
- Assisted functionally to technical team for development of Project efforts estimate, reporting and budgeting web based application.
- Project Plan, Estimation, Team Buildings
- Automation of various manual business processes in IFS ERP through configurations and custom developments.
IMCO KuwaitKuwait
Head IFS Finance Consultant
03.2016 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Tech Mahindra LtdHyderabad
IFS Finance Consultant
11.2012 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes for IFS Finance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
BAeHAL Software LtdBangalore
Functional Consultant (IFS Finance)
06.2010 - 11.2012
Job overview
- Expertise in implementation of various versions of IFS 8.0/7.5/2004, Business process Re-Engineering of several companies from various industrial sectors includes management systems, financials, process manufacturing, order management and Project Accounting.
- Having experience in preparation of various documents like Functional Specifications, Requirement Specification, Customization Specification, Training Material and Test Case Scenarios during IFS Support and Implementation projects.
- Expertise in Analysis of Financial Statements, Costing, Budgeting, Project Management.
- Professionally interacted with clients to assess business requirements and determine needs within IFS Applications.
- Expertise in Change Management, analysis of Report requirements and testing of developed reports.
- Systematic, Organized and Dedicated Team Player determined to be a part of goal oriented organization.
- Confident and Resourceful with willingness to learn new concepts and apply them to yield successful results.
- Quick Learner, Innovative and adapt easily to new situation, competency in handling tasks both individually as well as within a team.
RSM Astute Consulting ServiceBangalore
Audit Officer
02.2009 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Developed high-level knowledge of client business goals, policies and procedures to establish foundation for targeted problem solutions.
- Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
- Conducted Internal, Statutory and Tax audit for various clients.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
Self EmployedGwalior
Freelancer Tax Consultant
07.2007 - 02.2009
Job overview
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assisted functionally to developed, Indian Income Tax Calculator to speed-up the process of filling of Income Tax returns for Individuals and cooperates.
- Supervise daily accounting activities to maintain the General ledger
- Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities
- Implements recommendation to improve accounting processes and procedures
- Produces quarterly and annual financial statements and adhoc finance reports.
- Plan and Manage the Statutory Audits
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Fixed Assets accounting/payment/comparison with budget/variance analysis/Maintenance of Register
- Calculation of Depreciation Monthly/Yearly/statutory/as per Income tax
Education
Jiwaji UniversityGwalior, MP
Masters in Business Administration from Finance
07.2005 - 07.2007
Institute of Chartered Accountant of IndiaGwalior, MP
CA Intermediate from Accounting And Finance
07.2002 - 07.2005
Jiwaji UniversityGwalior, MP
Bachelors’ of Commerce (Graduate) from Taxation
07.1999 - 07.2002
Skills
IFS Finance Application
Timeline
Project Manager
Tech Mahindra
12.2022 - Current
Sr. Product Owner
CoMakeIT | Part of Xebia
11.2018 - 12.2022
Lead IFS Finance Consultant
Tech Mahindra Ltd
08.2018 - 11.2018
Sr. IFS Finance Consultant
IMSI India Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 07.2018
Head IFS Finance Consultant
IMCO Kuwait
03.2016 - 05.2016
IFS Finance Consultant
Tech Mahindra Ltd
11.2012 - 01.2016
Functional Consultant (IFS Finance)
BAeHAL Software Ltd
06.2010 - 11.2012
Audit Officer
RSM Astute Consulting Service
02.2009 - 06.2010
Freelancer Tax Consultant
Self Employed
07.2007 - 02.2009
Jiwaji University
Masters in Business Administration from Finance
07.2005 - 07.2007
Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
CA Intermediate from Accounting And Finance
07.2002 - 07.2005
Jiwaji University
Bachelors’ of Commerce (Graduate) from Taxation
07.1999 - 07.2002
Enthusiastic about learning "No Code Platform"
I am enthusiastic to learn no code platform in my free time like Google Appsheet, ZOHO Creator, Backendless, Thunkable etc. As I am in IT industry since 2010 working along with engineers for product development and support, I always attracted towards coding. So, I decided to learn the coding with No code platform.
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