Jan 2020 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Led the complete deal cycle for DigitalOnUs acquisition (USD 120m deal value)
• Led the complete deal cycle for a JV with Sumitomo Corporation, Japan
• Led over 5 Joint Venture deals across APAC countries, building the deal investment model and business plan from the ground up.
• Spearheaded commercial and deal term negotiations, collaborating closely with Legal, Tax, Treasury, Secretarial, and Finance & Accounting teams to secure internal, Board, and Regulatory Approvals, including Merger Filings.
• Directed an organization-wide Captive-carveout initiative, creating a comprehensive pitch deck and commercial models; partnered with Account teams to generate more than 50 tailored proposals across multiple geographies.
• Coached Strategy and M&A Teams in multiple Business Units (Data & Analytics AI, Enterprise Security & Risk Management) to develop and refine their M&A strategy.
• Designed a governance system to drive effective strategy execution and collaborated with Investment Bankers to identify and pursue acquisition targets, aligning with strategic growth goals.

Sep 2017 – Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos · On-site

• Head of Strategy, Global Delivery: Reported to the President of Global Delivery, implementing a new organizational model and managing 15+ strategic initiatives while engaging with over 100 stakeholders.
• Head of Strategy, Global Growth Markets: Built and drove strategy for GGM (UK, Europe, APAC, LATAM), leading initiatives like Future Operating Model design and APAC Growth Strategy across 4 regions.

Sep 2014 – Sep 2017 · 3 yrs · On-site

• Head of Integration, TriZetto Hosting: Established the Integration Office, achieving a 30% increase in NPS and transforming the business model to BPaaS.
• Program Head, Customer Advisory Board (CAB), CIS BU: Formed the first CAB with top 10 global customers and executed a round-table meeting, refining 10+ strategic priorities.

Feb 2013 – Sep 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos · On-site

• Head of Strategy and M&A, Cloud & Infrastructure Services BU (2013-14): Launched the Strategy and M&A Office, driving approximately 40% year-over-year growth to achieve a $1 billion run rate.
• Interim Head, Marketing & Advisor Relationship, CIS BU (2013): Managed marketing alongside Strategy and M&A, improving Go-To-Market messaging and boosting market visibility by 20%.

Jun 2011 – Feb 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai, India · On-site

• Built the India market and team for the newly formed Finance Transformation and BPM service line, opening 10+ new accounts.
• Exceeded annual sales targets by 20%, delivering complex performance improvement (PI) engagements.
• Developed project methodology and accelerators, training 15+ team members on implementation best practices.
• Key client engagements included:
• Developed an Executive Dashboard for the Chairman of a $40B conglomerate by identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) across 20 sectors.
• Created a driver-based planning, budgeting, and forecasting process and system for India’s largest brewery, improving financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Developed a strategic initiatives roadmap for India’s largest wind energy company, aligning goals with industry best practices and market opportunities.

Sep 2009 – Jun 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos · On-site

• Led the divestiture of a 4,000+ headcount India captive for a US Mortgage Processing and Analytics firm.
• Developed strategy, business case, and implementation roadmap to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of data assets for a US Payments Major, resulting in a 15% cost reduction.
• Transformed management and statutory reporting processes and systems for a major UK Life Insurance company, improving efficiency by 30%.
• Managed key tracks of a Post-Merger Integration program for an Indian Professional Services company, ensuring alignment across 5+ business functions.

Apr 2007 – Sep 2009 · 2 yrs 5 mos · On-site

• Interned with Deloitte during my MBA, received the Best Summer Intern award, and secured a Pre-Placement Offer.
• Joined Deloitte as a Consultant, directly managing over 10 client engagements in Strategy & Operations (S&O) projects for BFSI clients.
• Spent a year in the Indian market before relocating to the UK for two years, earning a promotion to Senior Consultant. On returning to India, I led a team of S&O consultants for BFSI clients.

Jan 2004 – Jan 2005 · 1 yr · Bangalore, India · On-site

• Led the design and development of the Customer Credit Vetting process and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) solution for a Global Investment Bank, *substantially* enhancing compliance and customer onboarding efficiency.
• Joined the Technology Consulting division in Financial Services, achieving a role promotion to Module Lead after just 3 months.
• Managed a team of 5+ members, overseeing the design and implementation of the KYC solution, which improved customer verification speed by 25%.
• Received 3+ awards for excellent performance during this tenure, reflecting high-quality work and contributions to project success.
• Developed a strong understanding of the Banking and Financial Services domain, prompting a decision to pursue an MBA to further enhance business acumen.

Jan 2002 – Jan 2004 · 2 yrs · Kolkata, India · On-site

• Joined Cognizant upon completing a Bachelor of Engineering, excelling in initial training and preparing for Sun Certification concurrently with live projects
• Achieved the highest marks in Sun Certification across Cognizant, earning recognition from leadership.
• Selected by Cognizant Academy as a faculty member to re-skill 50+ senior leaders on technology.
• Spearheaded 5+ client engagements within the Retail Banking & Financial Services domains.
• Played a key role in transforming fixed-income securities applications for a Global Investment Bank, resulting in a 20% improvement in processing efficiency and compliance adherence.