Vipin Koul

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India19 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

17 years of experience in product and project management.
Expert in agile methodologies and cross-functional team leadership.
Proven track record in driving business transformations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Delivery Manager in the Energy and Logistics sectors, specializing in product management and agile practices.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementStakeholder ManagementProduct VisionStakeholder CommunicationProject DeliveryProduct/portfolio Management

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementBacklog ManagementArtificial Intelligence for BusinessArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business StrategyChange ManagementLeadershipManagementProduct DevelopmentProblem SolvingTeam ManagementCustomer SatisfactionCorporate Portfolio ManagementClient Delivery

About

As a Delivery Manager at Shell with over 17 years of experience, I specialize in defining product vision, strategy, and roadmaps to deliver impactful solutions in the energy and logistics domains. My expertise lies in fostering cross-functional collaboration, aligning product initiatives with business goals, and integrating market research into actionable plans to enhance user satisfaction and operational efficiency. At Shell, I lead teams in implementing agile practices, managing stakeholder communications, and delivering strategic IT solutions that optimize logistics and supply chain operations. Committed to innovation and continuous improvement, I focus on empowering teams and driving business transformations that achieve measurable results in complex, high-stakes environments.

Experience

19 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

6 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Shell

5 roles

Senior Portfolio Manager

Promoted

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

1. Product Strategy:
Defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
Conducting market research to identify customer needs and market trends.
Creating a compelling product strategy that aligns with business goals.
2. Product Development:
Leading the product development process from ideation to launch.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales.
Prioritizing features and requirements based on customer feedback and business value.
3. Stakeholder Management:
Communicating with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates on product progress.
Managing expectations and ensuring alignment with the product vision.
4. User Experience:
Ensuring a positive user experience by understanding user needs and pain points.
Working closely with design and engineering teams to create user-friendly interfaces and features.
5. Performance Metrics:
Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
Analyzing data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
6. Market Analysis:
Monitoring market trends and competitive landscape.
Identifying opportunities for product differentiation and innovation.
7. Strategic Planning:
Developing and implementing strategies aligned with the organization's goals.
Setting performance targets for teams and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
8. Team Management:
Leading and managing a team of professionals.
Providing guidance, mentoring, and support to team members.
Conducting performance evaluations and fostering professional development.
9. Resource Allocation:
Allocating resources efficiently to achieve project goals.
Ensuring optimal utilization of team members and other resources.

Agile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementBacklog ManagementArtificial Intelligence for BusinessArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business Strategy+8

Product Manager

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

Product Vision and Strategy: Define the product vision and strategy for Shipmate EDP, ensuring it aligns with business goals.
Product Development: Oversee the product development process, working closely with cross-functional teams including Business, S&C, Architecture and Dev teams.
Roadmap Planning: Create and maintain a product roadmap that outlines the product’s development and release schedule.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate product plans, progress, and performance to stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed.
Agile: Experience working on Azure Devops for managing work process and run Scrum cadences for backlog planning/grooming, Sprint Planning, Retrospective and Stand-ups.
User Advocacy: Advocate for the end-users by ensuring the product meets their needs and provides a great user experience.
Performance Tracking: Monitor and analyze product performance using metrics and customer feedback to make data-driven decisions.
Problem-Solving: Address any issues that arise during the product lifecycle, finding solutions to keep the product on trac

Customer SatisfactionCorporate Portfolio ManagementClient DeliveryPortfolio Risk ManagementCommunicationLeadership+8

Global Capability Center Lead

Promoted

Jan 2020 – Mar 2025 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Project Delivery – Demonstrated strong experience in project delivery ( 2-3+ M) with focus to collaborate across various stakeholder groups including businesses and IT to ensure successful delivery.
Product/Portfolio management- Demonstrated strong knowledge in managing various portfolio related activities such as application portfolio management, cost takeout, setting product vision and strategy, Product Roadmap planning & Development, Overseeing the projects using Agile Scrum methodology , Sr. stakeholder management , Defining KRAs and measuring, Problem solving and supporting Business interface for achieving desired business outcomes.
Investment strategy and planning:- Ensured successful delivery of Investment strategy through various projects/initiatives despite facing various challenges & roadblocks.
Vendor & Supplier Management-. Experience in managing vendors and suppliers to get right talent and tools to ensure successful delivery of projects aligned with Shell's IT strategy.
IT controls & Assurance- Strong knowledge in IT controls & deployment of IT GCs (UAM, TPA & Patching) in Terminal Automation systems across different regions.
Business Analysis and Change Management -Significant experience across multiple various projects by leading consultancy and business analysis initiatives. This includes the breadth of an IT project lifecycle including stakeholder manager across multiple levels in the organization.
Staff Management: - Strong experience in managing large global teams comprising of 40+ staff across geographies and perform all aspects of staff management GPAs, IDPs, management of succession talent and all other associated line management responsibilities.
Demand and resource management:- Strong experience in managing the portfolio demand and assigning staff and contractors based on skills and capabilities the role requires.
Coaching and mentoring:- Exhibit strong passion in coaching and mentoring my staff.
Learner & External Mindset

Customer SatisfactionProduct ManagementAgile MethodologiesProject ManagementCommunicationLeadership+12

Application Delivery Lead

Apr 2017 – Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Customer SatisfactionCommunicationLeadershipProduct VisionPortfolio ManagementMarket Research+1

Senior Business Analyst

Dec 2015 – Mar 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos

Customer SatisfactionLeadershipProduct VisionPortfolio ManagementMarket ResearchPerformance Metrics

Shell india markets pvt. ltd.

3 roles

Portfolio Manager

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

Managed diverse investment portfolios, achieving alignment with business financial objectives and enhancing overall portfolio returns by approximately 10%. Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify and capitalize on emerging investment opportunities, increasing potential ROI by up to 15%. Collaborated with business stakeholders to develop customized asset allocation strategies that optimized risk-adjusted returns. Reviewed and adjusted portfolio performance regularly based on dynamic market trends and economic forecasts, improving portfolio resilience. Led team meetings to strategize.

Functional Manager

Promoted

Jan 2015 – Jan 2020 · 5 yrs

Led cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency by 25% and enhance collaboration across departments.

Senior Business Analyst

Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 · 3 yrs

Fidelity national information services

Project Team Lead

Jun 2012 – Dec 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Bangalore

 Worked on implementation of FIS Core Banking Product-Touch point Sales & Service(TPSS) for US Client(Comerica Bank).
 Handled the Offshore team & testing delivery for Comerica Bank.
 Interact with Onshore counterparts and all the stakeholders on daily basis.
 Develop Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Estimation and monitor the Test execution from offshore.
 Possess experience in a role of Business Analyst in defining, Analyzing and writing the Functional Documents for the signed off requirements.
 Doing Client Management and obtaining sign-off from the client for the Business requirements and Testing Artifacts.
 Defined software quality metrics and streamlined processes related to project delivery
 Handled teams of size of more than 20 resources and mentored and assisted them in developing their career path.
 Fostered a culture of innovation, continuous learning, growth and improvement by reducing conflicts among team members and by creating an environment of fun, collaboration, constructive criticism and team spirit.
 Managed the innovation and incubation programs.
 Trained team members in QA processes and Test automation tools.
 Conducted mid-year and year end performance appraisal meetings with team members and provided relevant feedback along with appropriate training and development plan.
 Guided the team through the change process pertaining to the introduction of 360 degree review.
 Conducted on-boarding and end of assignment reviews.
 Preparing Design Documents for Automation standards and Quality processes.
 Organized knowledge sharing sessions among team members to facilitate collaborative learning.

Csc

Team Lead

Sep 2010 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bangalore,India

 Worked at client site (FIS) for implementation of Core Banking Product of Touch point Sales & Service for US Client (Comerica Bank).
 Rebadged to FIS based on performance and client recommendation and with the consent of CSC.
 Handled the Offshore team & testing delivery for Comerica Bank.
 Interact with Onshore counterparts and all the stakeholders on daily basis.
 Develop Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Estimation and monitor the Test execution from offshore.
 Doing Client Management and obtaining sign-off from the client for the Business requirements and Testing Artifacts.
 Trained team members in QA processes and Test automation tools.
 Preparing Design Documents for Automation standards and Quality processes.
 Organized knowledge sharing sessions among team members to facilitate collaborative learning.

Fidelity information services

Project Team Lead

Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 · 2 yrs

Accenture

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Nov 2009 – Sep 2010 · 10 mos

 Worked on Commodity Trading tool(Open Link Endur) and possess knowledge on all the 4 trading modules namely, DLC,OPS,RSK,STA
 Worked on Test Planning, Test Scenarios, Conditions, Automation Scripts writing, Test Execution and Defect Writing.
 Participated in six sigma projects within the organization and eventually improved feedback cycle with customers through the implementation of innovative initiatives
 Co-ordinated knowledge sharing session within the organization to facilitate peer to peer learning
 Organized training sessions for newly joined employees
 Trained team members in QA processes and open source test automation tools

Software Engineer

Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 · 2 yrs

Computer sciences corp (csc)

Senior Engineer

Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 · 1 yr

Cae

Senior Software Engineer

Apr 2007 – Nov 2009 · 2 yrs 7 mos

 Worked on Testing(Manual & Automation) for Real Time Simulation Software(RTS)
 Worked on Test Planning, Test Scenarios, Test Conditions, Automation Scripts writing, Test Execution and Defect Writing.
 Wrote Technical Papers on Real Time simulation which was included in the RTS Journal.
 Co-ordinated knowledge sharing session within the organization to facilitate peer to peer learning
 Organized training sessions for newly joined employees
 Trained team members in QA processes and open source test automation tools