Swapnanil Saha

Experience

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  Tata Consultancy Services

  Apr 2001 - Nov 2010

  Multiple Roles (Program Manager, Soultion Architect, Solution Designer, Team Lead etc)

  • Program Manager and Solution Architect for a large program with Scottish Water UK in Glasgow. RWE Generation had multiple niche products in the power generation space , they partnered with TCS to service delivery management and large transformation programs. • Solution architect for a Workforce Optimization solution to deliver service management, scheduling and integration with back end ERP systems. Lead overall architecture solution covering business blueprint, technology standards, UI standards, data modeling and system integration.• Business Intelligence Solution Designer and Development Manager in Balfour Beatty Power Networks Ltd (BBPNL)• Business Intelligence Solution Designer large Capital Investment Management transformation program in United Utilities. • Team Leader of Integrated Standard Banking Solution (ISBS) - Product Support Group for Foreign Trade Finance (FTF) module. Show less

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  Capgemini

  Nov 2010 - Aug 2012

  Solution Architect, Capgemini Utility Center of Excellence (CALORIE)

  Lead Smart Energy Solution on Oracle platform for Capgemini’s Centre of Excellence (CALORIE)• Accountable for developing an integrated smart grid solution template using Oracle ‘s Utility Product Suite, Application Integration Architecture packages for Utility Industry and Fusion middleware products such as SOA Suite and Oracle Service Bus.• Collaborated with global clientele and Capgemini’s sales team for developing Go-to-Market strategy• Enabled pre-sales function for CIS transformation opportunities by leveraging repository of solution artifacts, transformation roadmap, program management methodology and delivery assurance kit. • Supported multiple service delivery and transformation engagements primarily in UK and Europe. Show less

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  Tata Consultancy Services

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2018

  - Consulting Partner for Go-To market solution and delivery with focus on TCS’ Business 4.0 framework for Utilities industry vertical.- Strategic consulting to formulate Enterprise Architecture strategy and steer execution of transformation roadmap.- Lead innovation workshops levaraging TCS’ Co-Innovation network.- Delivery assurance to TCS’ strategic engagements in North America for digital technologies, platform modernization, cognitive operations and regulatory programs.- Cross leverage industry best practices from retail, banking, telecom and insurance.- Solution assurance to large scale transformation programs in area of customer experience, legacy billing modernization , work and asset management transformation and multi-service line managed services. Show less • Collaborate with Union Gas stakeholders to develop architecture framework for CIS modernization program that aligns strategy, processes, and IT assets with business goals • Coordinate with solution architects, business SMEs, technology architects to translate key strategic objectives into actionable and governable solution road map and designs • Conceptualize, design and execute proofs-of-concept for critical enterprise capabilities, such as business rule engine, business process management, system integration, business intelligence and data governance. • Developed, enhanced, and maintained reference architectures for all capabilities related to CIS modernization program• Performed design reviews, collected enterprise architecture performance metrics to assure adoption and compliance with EA principles, standards, guidelines Show less Lead Enterprise Architecture function within TCS Utility CoE to formulate, define and orchestrate industry solution development • Enterprise Architecture and Management Consulting for global Utility clientele across India, UK, USA and Canada. • Collaborate with multiple stakeholders within TCS, Industry and client network to design and deliver innovative solutions.• Supported multiple engagements to transform from traditional delivery model to an agile, adaptable DEV-OPS approach. • Worked with the TCS Head of Utility in North America and Global Head of Utilities pre-sales on number of strategic deals for Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, Exelon, EverSource, Union Gas to name a few. Show less

  • Consulting Partner - Global Utility Practice

    Apr 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Lead Solution Architect, Union Gas CONTRAX Modernization Program

    Sept 2014 - Mar 2017

  • Industry Solution Architect, TCS Utilities Center of Excellence (CoE)

    Aug 2012 - Sept 2014
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  London Hydro

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2023

  Director - Enterprise Architecture

  - Establish and implement policies and processes to design, build, procure and support enterprise business applications as governed by IT plan and strategy. - Manage business risk, as it relates to enterprise business applications, as a function of quality, availability, reliability and cost of service. - Contribute to enterprise IT plan and budget processes, manage/ optimize budget for enterprise business applications support and development initiatives. - Establish architecture processes, principles, standards and guidelines to ensure effective use of business applications, data and technology.- Collaborate with various business units of London Hydro to provide architectural vision, contribute in the development of business principles, business goals, strategic business drivers and business capabilities of the organization.- Analyzes business scenarios, research information technology trends and apply architectural methods to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation to support London Hydro’s vision of Digital Enterprise. - Provide feedback to the executive team on new or emerging technology, market trends and present ideas to implement innovative and future proof solutions for competitive advantage.- Liaise with team members to formulate technology and architecture plans and roadmap for enduring and future proof technology eco-system. - Guides and influences various stakeholders, including customer, vendor and contractor personnel to accomplish organization goals.- Identifies key risks with technology solutions, analyze the impact and provides feedback to stakeholders in making informed decisions to pro-actively resolve or mitigate potential risks.- Support career and skill development plans for the team to ensure long-term continuity of development and sustenance functions. - Ensure supervisors and managers are adequately trained to perform duties under the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Electric & Utilities Safety Association. Show less

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  PwC

  Feb 2023 - now

  Director - Utility Operations at PwC

  With 22+ years of end to end life cycle experience of pre-sales, solution & delivery, I have worked on numerous transformation programs for global enterprises like London Hydro (Canada), Enbridge (Canada), Pacific Gas & Electric (USA), Exelon (USA), Scottish Water (UK), United Utilities Plc (UK), and Balfour Beatty Utilities Ltd. (UK). I am an Enterprise Architecture practitioner with proven track record to translate strategy into action and connect with senior executives to meet key business objectives. Show less