Kannan Azhagappa

Associate Partner

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore10 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Led global teams in digital transformation initiatives.
  • Expert in client lifecycle management and regulatory compliance.
  • Certified in Scrum, SAFe, and PMP methodologies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert with strong capabilities in digital transformation and project delivery.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project DeliveryBusiness EngineeringClient Lifecycle ManagementDigital TransformationAgile MethodologyClient ExperienceSolution DeliveryRegulatory Compliance

Other Skills

IT GovernanceThinking SkillsAI-powered workflowsWeb DevelopmentDigital EcosystemStakeholder EngagementTechnical WritingDigital PlatformData IntegrationVisual Basic for Applications (VBA)Microsoft OfficeProduct Lifecycle ManagementCulture ChangeOrganizational CultureRisk Reviews

About

As an Associate Director at Julius Baer, I specialize in business engineering and project delivery, focusing on client lifecycle management domain and digital transformation initiatives. My role as a delivery manager involves leading 3 teams and coordinate globally to implement comprehensive solutions while maintaining compliance across markets. Backed by over nine years in IT for banking and financial services, I bring expertise in product lifecycle management, culture change, and organizational culture. Certified in Scrum and SAFe methodologies and also PMP certified, I am committed to delivering high-quality, impactful solutions aligned with strategic business goals.

Experience

10 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
6 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

Julius baer

Associate Director

Nov 2022Present · 3 yrs 7 mos · Singapore, Singapore · On-site

  • Business Engineering and Project Delivery
  • 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 for a global squad of 18 professionals, driving digital transformation initiatives for Client Lifecycle Management program which encompasses name & media screening, AI-powered workflows, and comprehensive client/partner/prospect onboarding & maintenance scenarios
  • 𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 valued at ~CHF 100K each for 3 individual squads, consistently delivering high-impact solutions on time while maintaining rigorous high quality standards and measurable global business outcomes across markets
  • 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 across Technology, Compliance, and Business verticals, ensuring seamless integration of regulatory requirements, operational priorities, and strategic objectives into delivery roadmaps
  • 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 through comprehensive end-to-end management including squad operations, resource optimization, budget forecasting, and strategic roadmap alignment with Business and leadership
  • 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 by enhancing velocity and throughput through continuous monitoring, process refinement, and implementation of efficiency improvements that elevated team delivery discipline
  • 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 over tactical fixes, positioning systems for long-term scalability, cost efficiency, and alignment with enterprise digital transformation objectives
  • 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 by providing solution design guidance, offering alternatives and recommendations that unblock complex technical challenges and accelerate project timelines
  • 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 including escalation metrics and quality controls, ensuring transparent communication, proactive risk mitigation
IT GovernanceThinking SkillsProject DeliveryBusiness Engineering

Cognizant

3 roles

Consultant - Digital and Technology Modernization

Apr 2022Nov 2022 · 7 mos

  • 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 projects using Agile methodology, ensuring iterative value delivery and continuous stakeholder engagement throughout the development lifecycle
  • 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 a unified Digital Ecosystem for external clients, consolidating disparate applications into a cohesive platform that provides real-time insights on market trends and enhances client experience
  • 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗫 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 by developing a comprehensive charter for enhancing organizational digital user experience, establishing strategic frameworks for customer-centric design across enterprise applications
  • 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 by championing team bonding initiatives, encouraging contributions to roadmap planning, facilitating solution discussions, and driving cross-squad engagement activities
IT GovernanceWeb DevelopmentDigital TransformationAgile Methodology

Business Analyst

Promoted

May 2017Apr 2022 · 4 yrs 11 mos

  • 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 for External Asset Managers, integrating major order entry and portfolio management systems with tailored adaptations enabling external clients to independently trade and manage multi-million dollar asset portfolios
  • 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 by collaborating with business stakeholders to architect solutions aligned with Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) regulatory frameworks
  • 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 for external clients, streamlining access to internal banking applications while maintaining stringent security and compliance protocols
  • 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 by creating detailed requirement documentation, ensuring implementation fidelity with business specifications, and maintaining continuous alignment throughout project lifecycle
  • 𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 across Business and IT teams, ensuring streamlined project execution, transparent communication, and proactive resolution of cross-functional dependencies
  • 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 by maintaining executive visibility into project risks, collaboratively developing mitigation strategies, and implementing solutions that ensured on-time delivery commitments
  • 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 by generating and managing workflows for change implementation, including high-risk application changes, standard change procedures, and client output modules ensuring operational excellence
  • 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 enabling seamless data flow across enterprise systems & ensuring data accuracy for critical business operations
Technical WritingThinking SkillsSolution DeliveryRegulatory Compliance

Graduate Analyst

May 2016May 2017 · 1 yr

  • 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for major client outputs, ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and compliance with regulatory reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions
  • 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 by preparing comprehensive project proposals that outlined technical approaches, resource requirements, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies
  • 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 by coordinating and executing multiple complex projects including AXIOM, DTCC reporting, and derivative valuation initiatives ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory mandates
  • 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 for major client outputs, providing stakeholders with clear visibility into system changes, dependencies, and potential business implications
  • 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 by performing comprehensive functional testing across SIT and UAT environments, validating that implementations met stringent acceptance criteria
  • 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 by ensuring test design and execution comprehensively addressed all user story acceptance criteria, minimizing production defects and enhancing system reliability

Puretech engineering pte ltd

Assistant Project Engineer

Jan 2012Jul 2012 · 6 mos · Singapore, Singapore

  • Analyzed Project Specification and executed project implementation including Site Supervision
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)Microsoft Office

Education

Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Mechanical Engineering

Aug 2012Aug 2016

Garranto Academy

Continuous Learning — Banking and Financial Services

Jan 2024Present

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