Jan 2025 – Aug 2025 · 7 mos

• Strengthen relationships with UBS Business entities in India to position technology as a strategic partner, driving the successful delivery of key technology initiatives aligned with UBS India’s business objectives.
• Lead the resolution of critical regulatory and audit issues, ensuring UBS India’s adherence to compliance standards set by regulators such as SEBI, RBI, IFTAS, mitigating financial or reputational risks through proactive risk management.
• Enhance cross-functional collaboration and ensure timely execution of critical business and technology projects.
• Provided strategic reporting to the APAC Chief Business Officer.

Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr

Feb 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

• Engaged as Global End User Services Tech Risk Lead, concurrently with Product Owner for Mobility Products
• Led global team of 5 risk managers, developing and implementing comprehensive risk management frameworks including EUS global risk forums for nearly a year with a focus on technology risk across various technologies
• Collaborated with technology stakeholders, control remediation leads, and functional risk managers to prioritize and remediate high-risk issues, achieving a 99% closure rate in audits
• Governed service reviews, KPCIs, roadmaps, and cross-tower collaboration, resulting in a 18% enhancement in service efficiency and performance
• Assessed inherent risks, applied specific controls that help achieve timely closure of MLSIs ("Material Legal Subsidiary Identification) and successfully reduced risks, achieving 100% compliance with regulatory standards.
• Managed cross-functional teams for Corporate Mobile rollouts, achieving a 13% cost saving through effective project management and vendor negotiations
• Implemented agile methodologies for Surface Products, driving a 12% increase in team productivity and improving release cycle efficiency by 17%
• Successfully managed 4 internal and 3 external audits (MAS, HKMA, EY) assessing 6 Material Risk Issues, achieving 99% closure for 2022
• Engaged with external auditors and regulatory bodies such as MAS, HKMA, EY, PwC, KPMG, and FINMA, ensuring adherence to global standards and best practices

Oct 2019 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos

• Appreciation for DE&I contribution in 2023 from UBS APAC Head & HR GEB member under Top 5 contributors
• Emerging Leader of the Year 2022, Navi Mumbai Chambers of Business & Industries (NMCBI)
• Named among the Top 100 Women in the 6th edition (2024) of The Phenomenal She by the INBA (Indian National Bar Association)
• Top 100 Learners (APAC) for 2022 & 2023 at UBS
• Organized events for Women and Allies, engaging 4,200+ participants. Built professional relationships with key stakeholders and external partners, enhancing the impact of DE&I initiatives
• Led DE&I initiatives with conviction and confidence, optimizing promotion processes and driving veteran hiring efforts for 3 years
• Contributed to Women in Tech India Chapter as a stream lead, hosted DE&I sessions for senior leaders, and engaged in public speaking events
• Featured on the front page of UBS India 5 Year Anniversary DE&I Booklet
• Coordinated NASSCOM GCC Pune Roadshow, hosting 40 + Pune GCC members in May 2024
• Conducted training on LGBTQ+ & PWD sensitization for 300+ colleagues

Aug 2019 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Demonstrated a continuous drive for learning and adaptability since transitioning from the military to corporate, successfully navigating evolving roles within UBS
• Spot Awards & Appreciations from various colleagues & stakeholders at UBS & IAF • Streamlined Global Voice Recording Operations with 99% SLA adherence, ensuring sustainability of AM29 (Voice Recording) control at UBS. Achieved UBS compliance and eliminated regulatory fines from FINMA
• Led KPMG audit of UBS voice recording systems in APAC, clearing long-pending tech findings
• Managed Global Verba Voice Recording team of 9, optimizing resources and talent development
• Partnered with Engineering for key projects, including Verba 9.6 migrations
• Led process improvement initiatives, resulted in annual saving of USD 172K through automation and efficiency

Jul 2009 – Jul 2019 · 10 yrs

• Organized grand Presidential Color Presentation event (PSP) to host Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee for inspection in Air force Station Tezpur, Assam (Nov 2014)
• Facilitated expansion of Air Force Communication Network for conducting test firing of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) at Chandipur by integrating communication facilities of IAF, DRDO & BSNL
• Optimized mission-critical communication infrastructure between two major IAF locations, saving costs and relieving army-provided systems
• Led cross-functional teams of up to 200 personnel for national and international commitments. Effectively resolved conflicts during high-stress situations, maintaining team cohesion and operational readiness
• Conducted audits for IT and IW policy implementation at over 10 Air Force bases ensuring compliance and operational readiness
• Improved project alignment and satisfaction by 20% for projects supporting up to 8,000 personnel
• Managed large networks covering 10,000+ users, ensuring 99.9% network uptime and optimizing resource allocation
• Facilitated team meetings and planning sessions, increasing team productivity by 20%
• Led agile projects from conception to close with on-time delivery and 95% project quality adherence involving 100+ stakeholders
• Managed network devices and power infrastructure for a network supporting over 10,000 users, ensuring uninterrupted communication services
• Implemented project plans for national communication projects (NFS, DCN, AFCEL) across 4 major flying bases, completing on time and within budget, enhancing defense communication and demonstrating effective time management

Jul 2009 – Jul 2013 · 4 yrs

• Successfully pursued the case with BSNL to implement the revised internet tariff plans for various Air Force Stations which in turn saved around USD 2.6 Million
• Extended communication facilities to 54 outstation detachments in one year, including international forces, ensuring uninterrupted data analysis, monitoring, and collaboration
• Directed training programs for over 200 personnel, enhancing IT proficiency, team discipline, and problem-solving capabilities
• Managed annual IT procurement worth over USD 2.2 Million, ensuring 100% compliance with Defence Procurement Procedure
• Orchestrated projects like Integrated Air Command & Control Center (IACCS) and Air Force Network Block II (AFNET)
• Formulated RFPs, SOPs, and policies, optimizing resource utilization, evaluated technical specifications in bids saving 14% in operational costs
• Maintained detailed documentation of all projects, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity
• Executed the Campus Area Network (CAN) project, enhancing network capabilities for 10,000+ users
• Managed protocol for VVIP visits