Firdaus Khanam

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  • Timeline

    May 2014 - May 2014

    Summer Intern

    Central Tool Room & Training Centre
    Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

    Summer Intern (Vocational Training), Hot Strip Mill Department

    SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant
    Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

    Assistant Systems Engineer

    Tata Consultancy Services
    Apr 2019 - May 2019

    Human Resource Intern

    ICICI Bank
    Nov 2020 - Nov 2023

    DC Consultant - HR Transformation

    Deloitte
    Hyderabad, Telangana, India
    Current Company
    Nov 2023 - now

    Manager - HR Transformation

    Cognizant
  • About me

    HR Solution Advisor at Cognizant | Transforming HR Strategies to drive Workplace Success | Ex- Deloitte | Ex - TCS

  • Education

    • Ispat english medium school

      2010 - 2012
      Intermediate, icse, science. science (physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology) 83.67%
    • Mount carmel convent school - india

      1997 - 2010
      10th class, icse 90.04%
    • Xavier institute of management

      2018 - 2020
      Master of business administration hr 80% (cqpi: 7.55/10)

      Activities and Societies: Executive member of SpeakUp - The Oratory Society of XIMB Shadow member of Placecom - The Placement Committee of XIMB Won several accolades in debates, speeches, and extempore rounds, honing communication and presentation abilities.Collaborated with club members to organize events, workshops, and competitions, fostering teamwork and leadership qualities including XIMB MUN, Chai pe Charcha, etc.Observed placement processes, recruitment drives, and industry trends, understanding corporate expectations and job market dynamics.Interacted with students, faculty, and industry professionals, building… Show more Won several accolades in debates, speeches, and extempore rounds, honing communication and presentation abilities.Collaborated with club members to organize events, workshops, and competitions, fostering teamwork and leadership qualities including XIMB MUN, Chai pe Charcha, etc.Observed placement processes, recruitment drives, and industry trends, understanding corporate expectations and job market dynamics.Interacted with students, faculty, and industry professionals, building relationships and expanding professional network. Show less

    • Biju patnaik university of technology, odisha

      2012 - 2016
      B.tech electrical and electronics engineering cgpa: 8.72/10

      Activities and Societies: Member of The Robotics Club and Oratory Club of Padmanava College of Engineering. Consistently excelled academically, securing top rank in the college for five out of eight semesters. Developed a strong foundation in robotics through practical experience in designing, building, and programming robots.Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and teamwork abilities by securing multiple victories in robotics competitions at NIT Rourkela and other state-level platforms.Gained in-depth knowledge of microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and programming languages essential for robotics development.Took on leadership roles within the club, mentoring junior members and… Show more Developed a strong foundation in robotics through practical experience in designing, building, and programming robots.Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and teamwork abilities by securing multiple victories in robotics competitions at NIT Rourkela and other state-level platforms.Gained in-depth knowledge of microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and programming languages essential for robotics development.Took on leadership roles within the club, mentoring junior members and fostering a strong team spirit to achieve common goals. Show less

  • Experience

    • Central tool room & training centre

      May 2014 - May 2014
      Summer intern
    • Sail rourkela steel plant

      Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
      Summer intern (vocational training), hot strip mill department

      • Process Observation and Data Analysis: I actively monitored the hot strip mill operations, analyzing production processes and equipment performance to understand the workflow and identify areas for optimization.• Hands-on Experience with Equipment: I participated in maintenance and troubleshooting activities for the rolling mills, gaining practical skills in operating machinery and understanding the technical aspects of steel production.

    • Tata consultancy services

      Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
      Assistant systems engineer

      • Consolidated data from multiple portals, identified and resolved discrepancies through rigorous analysis.• Implemented data cleansing automation to enhance efficiency and productivity.• Provided essential production support by troubleshooting system failures, ensuring optimal performance, data integrity, and system stability for organizational operations.• Maintained comprehensive documentation of system configurations, mappings, and processes. Presented regular reports on issue resolution to management. Show less

    • Icici bank

      Apr 2019 - May 2019
      Human resource intern

      PROJECT: Evaluating and Re-designing Self-Employed Segment Academy of ICICI Bank •Studied the then current SES Academy training programs by attending the trainings, doing field analysis, interviewing and gathering insights from the employees at the given positions, interviewing their Seniors, and analyzing the Job descriptions of each of the role.• Created a competency framework after studying the job role and expectations .• Evaluated gap areas between the current training program and business expectations or requirements.• Proposed changes in program design and pedagogy (Content, Method of Delivery, Time Duration, Heterogeneity of the batches, Trainer review and Applications used), including what can be covered using technology. • Implemented the recommended changes to deliver an updated training module. Show less

    • Deloitte

      Nov 2020 - Nov 2023

      • Conducted design workshops to map business process flow to Oracle standards and drafted a Business Process model by mapping industry trends to have a clear understanding of project goals, defined scope, user needs identification, minimized risks leading to enhanced client satisfaction.• Performed end-to-end configuration of the Learning, Payroll, Recruitment and Talent modules of Oracle HCM system for clients across healthcare, energy, security and retail sector.• Led multiple sprints and provided thoughtful work-around and custom solutions by utilizing domain knowledge, on the requirements that weren't available out of the box.• Provided end to end support during the SIT and UAT phases and supported with modifications/issues during Hypercare.• Supported with Training material creation and provided extensive Change Management training to client counterparts to use the system effectively and to adapt to the transition. Show less • Gained proficiency in Oracle HCM Cloud application modules through hands-on training and project involvement. Developed a strong understanding of core HR functionalities and data structures.• Assisted in the configuration and testing of Oracle HCM modules under the guidance of senior team members. Contributed to data migration and validation processes.• Supported business users in understanding system functionalities by providing basic training and troubleshooting support. Developed strong client-facing skills.• Participated in requirements gathering sessions and created detailed documentation. Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Show less

      • DC Consultant - HR Transformation

        Jun 2022 - Nov 2023
      • DC-Analyst - HR Transformation

        Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
    • Cognizant

      Nov 2023 - now
      Manager - hr transformation

      • Developed futuristic Target Operating Models, laid out HR tech implementation roadmap, proposed outsourcing potential & defined value realization levers for diverse clients in Retail, Healthcare, Education, Energy and Pharma industry across US, UK, EMEA and APAC region.• Designed the operating model for GCC set-up of two large organizations in food industry and airlines sector.• Led deal pursuits end-to-end including RFI/RFP responses, solutioning, customer presentations, deal pricing & contracting for various multi-million-dollar global HR deals.• Presented transformational strategies for optimizing the hire to retire cycle, leveraging innovative HR practices and technologies to drive operational efficiency in Payroll, Talent Acquisition and Talent Management process to improve User experience.• Worked with marquee analysts to create a winning One Cognizant story in HR space, co-created business web page with Cognizant, marketing and managed market facing collateral for customer, partner, analyst & other external engagements.• Demonstrated ability to engage at the highest levels of client organizations contributing to pre-sales, sales, and delivery cycles in a global client engagement model. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Oracle recruiting cloud 2022 certified implementation professional

      Oracle
      Jul 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Firdaus Khanam
      Spot Award Deloitte Jul 2023 For driving the B-school Summer Internship program for Deloitte-HRT which was very well thought and executed and helped the interns to gain a holistic experience.
    • Awarded to Firdaus Khanam
      Applause Award Deloitte Jun 2023 For making a tremendous impact towards Client's Oracle HCM Cloud stabilization and helping Deloitte build strong relationships and credibility.
    • Awarded to Firdaus Khanam
      Spot Award Deloitte Aug 2022 For making significant impact on Learn module for the Client and for showing a great learning curve, taking ownership and timely completion of tasks.
    • Awarded to Firdaus Khanam
      Spot Award Deloitte May 2022 For the hard work & commitment in onboarding new hires into the USI HRT Oracle practice.
    • Awarded to Firdaus Khanam
      Applause Award Deloitte Nov 2021 For filling in to the key role of the Communications Lead on the USI HRT Oracle Culture & Engagement team and all the contribution towards Oracle Culture & Engagement and specifically towards, USI HRT Oracle Buzz and for leading the Monthly Connect with Leaders call.
    • Awarded to Firdaus Khanam
      Recognition for serving as Rapporteur for the Quora World Meet-up, Bhubaneswar, organized by SpeakUp and Quora. Quora 2018
    • Awarded to Firdaus Khanam
      1st Prize, PRATHIBA ( National Level Students Technical Seminar and paper presentation) PCE, Rourkela 2015 Paper Presentation topic "Robotics and Radioactivity"
    • Awarded to Firdaus Khanam
      3rd Prize, Debate Competition, AAROHAN-Annual Fest of PCE,Rourkla PCE, Rourkela 2015
    • Awarded to Firdaus Khanam
      1st Position, ROBOTRSYT (Zonal Round), Organized by Robosapiens Technologies Pvt. Ltd. In collaboration with IIT-Delhi Robosapiens Technologies Pvt. Ltd 2014
    • Awarded to Firdaus Khanam
      1st Position, Sea Soccer (Robotic Event), International Students Meet, NIT, Rourkela National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 2014
    • Awarded to Firdaus Khanam
      1st Position, WALL-I, International Students Meet, NIT, Rourkela National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 2014
    • Awarded to Firdaus Khanam
      2nd Prize, Debate Competition, TECH UTSAV (Techno-Cultural Fest of PCE, Rourkela) PCE, Rourkela 2013
    • Awarded to Firdaus Khanam
      Certificate of Excellence, Talent Search Examinations, consecutively every year from 2000 to 2008 Association of ICSE Schools
    • Awarded to Firdaus Khanam
      College Topper, Padmanava College of Engineering (5 out of 8 Semesters) PCE, Rourkela