Saikat Podder

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  • About me

    Client Partner, Sales & Delivery Executive, IBM Consulting, ASEAN | Financial Services | Business Transformation Specialist | AI, Analytics, Automation, Exponential Technology

  • Education

    • Indian statistical institute, kolkata

      1998 -
      Bachelor of statistics (b-stat) statistics

      Activities and Societies: Was selected amongst 42 students from AIR (All India Rank) Dropped out to pursue Engineering.

    • University of warwick - warwick business school

      2022 - 2025
      Master of science - ms global central banking and financial regulation

      Jointly delivered by Warwick Business School and Bank of England.Built with industry professionals from Financial Services Sector in mind this Programme is focused on financial regulation, banking and macroeconomics.WBS Scholar (recipient of Warwick Scholarship).

    • Indian school of business

      2009 - 2010
      Mba finance and marketing

      Activities and Societies: Communications Coordinator of ISB Alumni Affairs Council, Core member of ISB Photography Club, Interview Panel Member for admissions. Graduate from ISB's Flagship MBA / Post Graduate Program in Management.Ranked amongst the top 30 business schools globally in Financial Times Global MBA rankings, Indian School of Business (ISB) is a leading business school in Asia and the world. ISB is Triple Accredited (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB).760 / 800 in… Show more Graduate from ISB's Flagship MBA / Post Graduate Program in Management.Ranked amongst the top 30 business schools globally in Financial Times Global MBA rankings, Indian School of Business (ISB) is a leading business school in Asia and the world. ISB is Triple Accredited (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB).760 / 800 in GMAT.https://rankings.ft.com/rankings/2909/mba-2023https://www.bloomberg.com/business-schools/regions/asia/https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pitchbook-university-rankings/ Show less

    • National institute of technology durgapur

      1998 - 2002
      Bachelor of engineering electronics and communications engineering

      Activities and Societies: College Science Club * Top 5% of the ClassNIT Durgapur is one of the oldest and premier ranking engineering schools in India. Currently All India Rank - 29.https://www.nirfindia.org/2021/EngineeringRanking.htmlGraduated with Honors in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Recipient of College Merit Scholarship twice.

  • Experience

    • Cognizant

      Oct 2002 - Mar 2009
      Senior associate

      Banking and Financial Services consultant working with business teams of multinational banks across various lines of businesses like Investment Banking, Investment Management, Trust Services, Retail Banking etc.Experience of more than 4 years in various Client Management roles across US & UK. My roles involved a wide gamut of responsibilities including business analysis, project management of large scale business transformation projects, business development, opportunity assessment, resource planning, costing & budgeting and project delivery. Show less

    • Leverage capital partners

      Mar 2010 - May 2010
      Investment banking intern

      Formalized deleveraging and growth strategy for Chennai based leading Infrastructure Development Company involved in building ports, airports, SEZs and commercial spaces in India.Conducted industry research, potential target selection and prepared advisory materials for CEO and board including preliminary valuation analysis and management presentations.

    • Virtusa

      May 2010 - Nov 2015
      Head of business consulting for mea, associate director - business consulting

      July, 2011 - Nov, 2015 - Head of Business Consulting for MEAMay, 2010 - July, 2011 - Multiple consulting engagements across geographiesPromoted multiple times during this period.• Associate Director (Jan 2015 – Nov 2015)• Senior Manager (Mar 2013 - Dec 2014)• Manager (Oct 2011 – Feb 2013)• Associate Manager (May 2010 – Sep 2011)At Virtusa I had an entrepreneurial journey seeing the company grow from <100M towards 600M in 6+ years when I left. I incubated and grew Virtusa’s Business Consulting Practice (VBC) for Middle East and Asia (MEA) with Revenue and P&L responsibility. As one of the key founding members of Virtusa Singapore entity I helped in setting up Virtusa’s operations in SE Asia including sales, company setup and growing our client base in SEA. During this period I built a high performing Business Consulting team in Singapore and SEA.Virtusa's Business Consulting provided Operations and Technology strategy, product design, change management strategy, process consulting & optimization, innovation design, finance transformation & business analysis services to our clients. I am primarily focused on Banking and Insurance clients.I also work closely with Corporate Strategy and Global Leadership Team to conceptualize and implement new business initiatives, account management framework, solutions structuring, client targeting strategy etc. as part of various internal consulting assignments. Show less

    • Ibm

      Nov 2015 - now

      Jul, 2021 - Present - Business Transformation, AI Analytics Automation Consulting Leader, IBM Consulting, ASEANFeb, 2018 - Jun, 2021- Process Re-Engineering, Hyper Automation Consulting Leader, GBS ASEANAs Practice Leader and Sales & Delivery Executive at IBM - I am responsible for selling, delivering and managing portfolio P&L for all Process Automation, Intelligent Workflow, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence Engagements at IBM ASEAN. In my role I act as a Trusted Advisor to my clients, enabling them to execute front to back transformation programs using innovative methodology and technology. Show less

      • Associate Partner, Business Transformation, Sales & Delivery Executive

        Aug 2019 - now
      • Senior Managing Consultant (Financial Services)

        Nov 2015 - Jul 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications