Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos · Greater London, England, United Kingdom

• At 𝗬𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, we help 𝗖𝗜𝗢𝘀, 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗧 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 bridge the gap between 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻; delivering 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 through a unique combination of 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 and 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.
• 🚀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁?
• Unlike traditional 𝗜𝗧 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 that only provide strategy—or 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 that just offer resources—𝗬𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵. We bring 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗧 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 to define architectures and roadmaps, and provide the 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.
• 📌 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗗𝗼:
• ✔ Technology Strategy & Enterprise Architecture – Roadmap definition, execution frameworks, and large-scale transformation planning.
• ✔ Cloud, AI & Data Transformation – Architecting and implementing enterprise-wide digital modernization.
• ✔ Enterprise AI & Automation – Helping businesses leverage AI for operational efficiency and competitive advantage.
• ✔ IT Operating Model & Governance – Designing future-ready IT structures that scale.
• ✔ Talent in a Box – Delivering embedded teams and domain experts across key technology verticals (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, BlueYonder, Workday etc.).
• 🌍 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲:
• 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 – Omnichannel transformation, supply chain resilience.
• 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗕𝗙𝗦𝗜) – Cloud modernization, AI in risk & compliance.
• 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 & 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 – AI-driven patient care, data governance.
• 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 – Government digitalization, secure IT modernization.
• Let’s explore how 𝗬𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢 can 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆.

Jan 2021 – Aug 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos · Geneva, Switzerland

• With over €20 Bn in revenue and a portfolio of most coveted brands, Richemont is a global luxury retail powerhouse. It manufactures and sells jewellery, watches, and other luxury products globally. Few key brands include: Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Piaget, Panerai, IWC, Roger Dubuis, Mont Blanc, Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Chloe, Dunhill, Delvaux, Yoox, Net-a-Porter, Watchfinder, and many more.
• Responsible for shaping Richemont’s global architecture, leading enterprise tech strategy, and driving the group’s digitization and innovation agenda by leveraging cutting-edge technology platforms and solutions.
• Established a new group architecture office, built the team, and orchestrated platform and architecture decisions across digital, data, cloud, business apps, and tech innovation. Global EA blueprinting, target vision, roadmap, budgeting, and technology selection for large programmes.
• Shaped DevOps vision and strategy for platform automation and agile transformation. Created a tech innovation lab and business collaboration approach for emerging technology ideation and experimentation. Implemented Mega Hopex for architecture portfolio management; running layered architecture governance process via ARBs and DDAs. Created and led the global Architecture Community of Practice (CoP) to drive architecture standardisation, governance, and knowledge sharing.
• Driving innovation and tech leadership in strategic areas, including Event-Driven Architecture, Industrial IoT, Microservices, Data Platforms, APIs, Public clouds (AWS, GCP, Alibaba), Aura and Arianee Blockchain, NFTs, AI/ML use cases, SAP S/4 Hana, ECC, BTP ecosystem, Salesforce SaaS clouds (Commerce, Marketing, Service, Engagement), PTC PLM, Ui Path RPA, Pega low-code, iOS mobile apps etc.

Dec 2018 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Retail and Hospitality conglomerate in Middle East, India, Africa, SE Asia (22 countries) | Retail: 30+ brands, private labels, international franchise, 2300+ stores | Employees: 50,000+ | Revenue: $6 Bn
• Member of the senior ITLT. Created and led a high performing team of Enterprise, Platform and Domain architects, responsible for driving technology strategy, group architecture and innovation. Delivered technology strategy & enterprise roadmap linking business strategy to IT execution. Developed EA blueprints, reference architectures, design patterns, set up EA management and governance processes. Oversaw a portfolio of 100+ projects/products, managing vendor relationships, product/platform selection.
• Executed strategic planning activities, identified innovation opportunities and led multiple transformations programs across a diverse portfolio, including modern Data & Analytics platform, Application modernisation/ digitisation, Microservices architecture and APIs, Mobile apps, Public cloud migration, Agile and DevOps processes, Omnichannel commerce, Digital marketing, Loyalty management, Buying & Merchandising, Supply Chain optimisation, Finance shared services etc.

Mar 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos · Middle East

• One of the world's largest franchise retailers operating in 20 countries | Retail: 80+ globally recognized brands, 4000+ stores | Employees: 55,000+ | Revenue: $6 Bn | Retail categories – Fashion, Footwear, Cosmetics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishing, Food & Beverages. Sample portfolio brands – Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, Boots, William Sonoma, American Eagle, Mac, Harvey Nichols etc.
• Reported to Group Chief Information Officer (CIO), and a key member of the IT Leadership Team. Played a crucial role in business strategy and IT alignment, organizational transformation, architecture & enterprise roadmap, strategic planning, and IT investment decisions.
• Started a new Enterprise Architecture practice from scratch, built a domain, competency-based strong EA team, in total 12 architects. Defined EA framework and matured involved processes across all architecture domains i.e. Business, Application, Data, Integration, and Infrastructure.
• Advised CXOs and business leaders over strategic initiatives, and influenced key IT investment decisions. Solution leadership and Architecture governance for change projects.
• Developed Target architectures, finalised delivery roadmap, and selected technology solution vendors for Alshaya's multi-year digital transformation programme – high focus on cloud-enablement, CRM, omnichannel commerce, mobile apps, digital and analytics

Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr · London, United Kingdom

• Defined deployment strategy and architecture for clienteling and mCommerce mobile app initiatives along with the implementation of IBM Sterling order management solution to deliver an exceptional omnichannel customer experience which has always been a hallmark of this luxury retailer. Advised, architected and oversaw Burberry's store POS re-platforming programme which involved implementation and roll-out of Oracle Retail Xstore solutions across its global regions.
• Key components of the hybrid IT architecture included: SAP Hybris, IBM Sterling OMS, SAP IS-Retail, SAP ECC, SAP PI, SAP Hana Enterprise Cloud, APIGEE, Salesforce CRM, Oracle Retail Xstore, Ping Identity, IBM Cast Iron and various other cloud applications.

Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs · London, United Kingdom

• Enterprise Architecture lead for Retail sector within Microsoft Consulting Services, engaged in EMEA pre-sales and programme delivery for multiple strategic accounts.
• To strengthen the EMEA Retail architecture practice, I pioneered and established Dynamics Enterprise Architecture Framework (DEAF), which contributed heavily towards running and managing large/complex business transformation engagements.
• Key client: Ted Baker

Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs · Greater London, England, United Kingdom

• Programme Architect for a large-scale digital business transformation initiative for this renowned British fashion retailer having global operations and a complex heterogeneous IT systems environment. As a solution leader for this £20 Mn+ services engagement, I defined the client's multi-year IT strategy, architecture and roadmap for 9 business domains, and leading a team of 40+ architects and consultants (onsite & offshore) I oversaw the programme delivery for Americas and UK/Europe regions.
• Key application stack included: Microsoft Dynamics 365 / AX (F&O, Retail, POS), SAP Hybris Ecommerce, Red Prairie DLX (WMS), Maple Lake Planning, Centric PLM, Cegid POS, PrePay, Metapack, Tasklet

Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 · 0 mo · London, United Kingdom

• Delivered systems architecture/ IT strategy within the high-level design phase of a multi-year Retail Transformation programme (Buying & Merchandising) – a revamp of B&M process areas covering retail planning, core merchandising and store ops integrated with prevailing omnichannel and supply chain ecosystem.
• Finalised the target end-state and transition state architectures (covering Business, Data, Application, Technology architecture domain), along with addressing cross-programme dependencies within the wider Enterprise IT roadmap.
• Key application stack included: IBM WebSphere Commerce, IBM Sterling OMS, Oracle Retail (MOM, SIM, Planning & Optimization), NCR POS, Red Prairie WMS, Tradestone PLM, Hyperion EPM, MicroGDS, Oracle BI Apps/ OBIEE

Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr · London, United Kingdom

• Group IT Architecture:
• Domain Architect and IT Design Authority for Vodafone's Retail & Logistics domain within the Group IT Architecture function. Designed and governed group level solutions and strategy for retail technologies, and their rolling out to Vodafone market countries.
• NewVo Business Transformation programme:
• Led the architecture analysis/ design phase of multi-year business transformation programme called NewVo owning Retail & Logistics domain. The application stack involved: SAP ECC, Oracle Retail, ATG Commerce, Endeca, Siebel CRM, Oracle WebCenter and Fusion Apps. Particular focus over cross-channel retail innovations and customer experience across stores, online/mobile and call centres.

Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 · 1 yr · Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

• Strategy & Architecture team member, responsible for architecting and designing major strategic change programmes. Amongst others, main involvement was with the following two key programmes:
• Omnichannel transformation –
• Led the architecture definition, design and delivery of omnichannel retail transformation programme – SAP Hybris Commerce (the 'new digital platform') along with implementation of Oracle Retail (merchandising and store ops), while using Siebel as the OMS layer.
• Supply Chain/ Warehousing outsourcing –
• As a strategic decision to improve supply chain operations, client outsourced their complete warehouse function to a 3PL provider (Tech Data Mobile). I was Solution Architect for this 'new warehouse' project which involved end-to-end supply chain/ warehousing integration of client's core ERP system (Oracle E-Business Suite) with outsourced 3PL provider's Warehouse Management sysetm (SAP ECC WM).

Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 · 2 yrs · London, United Kingdom

• Managed and delivered Retail ERP projects covering functional areas of merchandising, store operations and supply chain. Part of Operations Applications team, bids/ proposals, programme delivery, business development activities.
• Key clients: NR, Tesco, British Petroleum, Qatar Telecom

Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 · 1 yr · Bradford, United Kingdom

• Morrison's are the fourth largest supermarket chain in the UK. The programme at that point was Europe's largest greenfield implementation of Oracle Retail and Oracle E-Business Suite apps stacks within the Retail sector. Working from Wipro Consulting side, I successfully led and delivered complete project lifecycle for Oracle P2P track, including solution design, customisation build, reporting, data conversion and system/user testing phases.

Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 · 1 yr · Singapore

• Global and leading manufacturers of semiconductor packaging and electronic assembly equipment operating in 13 countries | Employees: 5,000 | Revenue:$1.5 Bn
• Lead Oracle functional consultant for the full life-cycle implementation of Oracle supply chain and procurement applications across KNS global subsidiaries. Designed and implemented solutions for Configure to Order, Order to Cash, Forecast to Plan (demand/supply planning), and IntercompanyTransfer Pricing/ Invoicing processes, which delivered fully standardised and integrated global processes/ solutions for KNS subsidiaries across the globe.

Jan 2005 – Jan 2008 · 3 yrs · Singapore, USA, Germany, Malaysia

• Designed and delivered complex Oracle EBS supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and advanced planning implementation projects and global roll-outs for Oracle's clients in Asia-Pacific, Europe and USA. Functional consultant for multiple end-to-end projects, covering requirements and solution design through to build, data conversion, testing and go-live.
• Key projects: SATO International’s global rollout, Panasonic’s Malaysia deployment

Jan 2003 – Jan 2005 · 2 yrs · New Delhi, India

• Oracle Apps functional analyst (cross modules – supply chain, manufacturing, advanced planning, BOM, costing) responsible for handling business process improvements and ERP system enhancement activities. Delivered system design, configuration, testing and user training of small/medium size projects.