YUVALAKSHMI KOTHANDARAMAN
Bangalore
Summary
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with proven track record in consulting practice management. Successfully led multiple client engagements, enhancing operational efficiency and delivering strategic solutions. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and client relationship management.
Consulting professional prepared to drive organizational success and client satisfaction. Adept at leading diverse teams and implementing strategic initiatives to improve business outcomes. Known for fostering collaboration and adapting to evolving business needs. Brings strong skills in project management and strategic planning.
Consulting professional equipped to drive strategic initiatives. Known for leadership in team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in project management, client relationship building, and process optimization. Adaptable, reliable, and focused on achieving business goals in dynamic environments.
Experienced with managing consulting practices, ensuring optimal client service and operational efficiency. Utilizes strategic insights to drive business growth and team performance. Knowledge of industry best practices and history of effective client relationship management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Consulting Practice Manager
Oracle Financial Services
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted clinic operations with precision and compassion, identified process gaps and implemented practical solutions.
- Managed multiple engagements simultaneously, prioritizing tasks according to urgency and strategic importance for each client''s success.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings for effective collaboration on key decisions impacting project direction or scope adjustments.
- Streamlined internal processes for increased efficiency and improved service delivery to clients.
- Evaluated industry trends and market dynamics to incorporate best practices into our consulting methodologies.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
- Presented findings from completed engagements at major industry conferences, showcasing thought leadership in our domain expertise.
- Led cross-functional teams in the execution of high-priority projects, resulting in successful outcomes and timely completion.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements across all projects delivered under my supervision.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with client objectives and expectations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored strategies and solutions for their unique business challenges.
Principal Consultant
Oracle Financial Services and Software Limited
11.2014 - 07.2017
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Facilitated change management initiatives, helping organizations adapt smoothly to new systems and processes.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results on complex assignments.
- Oversaw project teams and maintained quality-minded schedules.
- Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency and increased team productivity.
- Evaluated business processes, identifying inefficiencies and recommending targeted improvements.
- Conducted workshops and training sessions to improve employee knowledge of best practices.
Sr. Business Analyst
Kelly Services Limited
03.2011 - 07.2014
- Handling a team of 4 members
- Accountable for gathering, analyzing and documenting business requirement and preparation of Business Requirement Document and Functional Requirement Specifications
- Liaising with the: Credit Application Vendor for developments of current credit solution to cater to the Project requirement
- Downstream users for the local Regulatory reporting requirements (MAS-Monetary Authority of Singapore)
- Working as Model Administrator, involved in parameterization in Credit Solution Module (IBM’s Risk Analytics- ACA/ACL)
- Carrying out the analysis of the ETL rules and Data mapping specification for loading of Credit Data
- Instrumental role in verifying the exceptions triggered out of data box generated and involved in the analysis of errors to rectify the same and ensure data quality
- Formulating adhoc reports from business objects based on the downstream users requests
- Involved in defect monitoring and closure of the defects raised by downstream users
- Served as the Key member of the BAU-Team to handle the critical production issues
- Performing impact analysis: For creating new limit codes requested by stakeholders & maintaining current Credit Limit Tree Structure of DBS
- From various upstream systems like Murex, MLC, Finacle, IMEX, etc.
- Client – DBS Bank Limited, Singapore
Business / Test Analyst
IBM India
02.2009 - 02.2011
- Formulated test scripts, execution and analyzing the defects
- Interacted with the testing team in Australia
- Trained the team on Trade Finance, a new Stream in ANZ
- Worked on a Trade Finance project individually by coordinating with the Onsite Team in Australia
- Served as the key member in the crucial project Secure Access in ANZ
- Acted as the senior resource in Trade Application –Release OTL 6.0.
- Liaising with the Trade Gateway Team and MERVA System team
- Deftly involved in screening resources in Trade Finance
- Client – ANZ – Operations and Technology / Application Used: CGI Trade 360
Associate Consultant
Oracle Financial Service Software Ltd.
03.2007 - 02.2009
- Performed functional analysis and testing of the Core Banking Solutions – FLEX CUBE
- Accountable for understanding, analysing & confirming requirements of client bank pertaining to customization of Flex cube w.r.t. either new requirement or enhancements for an existing and functional Flex cube solution implemented at client site
- Carried out the documentation activities of requirements from client Bank site in a clear and complete manner and review of the same at client site and sign off
- Created test plan including check points, maintenances, run chart and test cases for manual testing of developed enhancements and software
- Developed user manuals for all enhancements and training material preparation and teams documentation on various Banking Domains involved in the particular bank release enhancement
- Handled a team of three as Junior Team Lead
Officer – Trade Operations
ABN AMRO Central Enterprise Ltd.
08.2004 - 03.2007
- Handled Trade Operations for Asia Pacific Countries like Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong
- Ascertained that various Trade Finance rules like UCP 500, ISBP etc. were followed in the various documents for the various clients of the ABN AMRO Bank.
- Holds the credit of being nominated for Wall of Fame – An Appreciation given for Outstanding Performance at ABN AMRO
- Acted as part of the Process Mapping Activity for Export and Import Payments for Asia-Pacific Countries.
- Efficiently & effectively executed six sigma projects which resulted in saving cost of the company
Sales Coordinator
Net4India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2002 - 04.2004
Education
M.B.A. - HR / Finance
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, India01-2005
B.Com. - undefined
Meenakshi College for Women
Chennai, India01-2001
Skills
Collaborative mindset
Achievement-driven perspective
Team leadership
Goal-oriented planning
Process optimization
Accomplishments
- Acted as the key member in the roll out of Finacle Core Banking Solution for Singapore and Overseas, in order to interface to the Global Credit Solution
- Carried out the Data Consolidation project of Hong Kong Data in to Singapore Credit Module
- Distinctively identified major DQ issues as a part of the Exception report verification and reduced the no of rejections from 70K records to Nil rejections
- Steered efforts in customizing Online Reports in current Risk module to enable hassle free viewing of exposures/Limits, of Counterparties for the Senior Management of the Bank
- Accredited with V-Applaud (An appreciation for Outstanding Performance) for quick learning of Funds Transfer Module
- Deftly organised knowledge transfer sessions for junior team members
Certification
Pursuing Professional Risk Manager Certification
PROFICIENCY FORTE
- Working closely with Business Stakeholders, monitoring progress and outstanding issues
- Assisting the team in resolving business issues, coordinating with various stakeholders and ensuring timely closure of open action items
- Mapping the business requirements using flow diagramming, creating story boards, business rules & conducting gap analysis
- Understanding business process and analyse workflow to design solutions (as-is, to-be, why why analysis)
- Handling customization, testing, data migration, training, support, generation of new change request by proactive process improvement
- Capturing detailed process flows and requirements- business, functional and systems requirements
- Guiding the Technical Consultants and Team Members for understanding the business for better delivery
- Supporting testing & executing system level testing, process validation and integration testing
Timeline
Consulting Practice Manager
Oracle Financial Services
09.2022 - Current
Principal Consultant
Oracle Financial Services and Software Limited
11.2014 - 07.2017
Sr. Business Analyst
Kelly Services Limited
03.2011 - 07.2014
Business / Test Analyst
IBM India
02.2009 - 02.2011
Associate Consultant
Oracle Financial Service Software Ltd.
03.2007 - 02.2009
Officer – Trade Operations
ABN AMRO Central Enterprise Ltd.
08.2004 - 03.2007
Sales Coordinator
Net4India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2002 - 04.2004
B.Com. - undefined
Meenakshi College for Women
M.B.A. - HR / Finance
Bharathiar University