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

Ispat english medium school
2010 - 2012Intermediate, icse, science. science (physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology) 83.67%
Mount carmel convent school - india
1997 - 201010th class, icse 90.04%
Xavier institute of management
2018 - 2020Master 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 - 2016B.tech electrical and electronics engineering cgpa: 8.72/10Activities 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 2014Summer intern
Sail rourkela steel plant
Jun 2014 - Jun 2014Summer 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 2018Assistant 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 2019Human resource internPROJECT: 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 2023DC-Analyst - HR Transformation
Nov 2020 - Jun 2022

Cognizant
Nov 2023 - nowManager - 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
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Oracle recruiting cloud 2022 certified implementation professional
OracleJul 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Firdaus KhanamSpot 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 KhanamApplause 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 KhanamSpot 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 KhanamSpot Award Deloitte May 2022 For the hard work & commitment in onboarding new hires into the USI HRT Oracle practice.
- Awarded to Firdaus KhanamApplause 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 KhanamRecognition for serving as Rapporteur for the Quora World Meet-up, Bhubaneswar, organized by SpeakUp and Quora. Quora 2018
- Awarded to Firdaus Khanam1st Prize, PRATHIBA ( National Level Students Technical Seminar and paper presentation) PCE, Rourkela 2015 Paper Presentation topic "Robotics and Radioactivity"
- Awarded to Firdaus Khanam3rd Prize, Debate Competition, AAROHAN-Annual Fest of PCE,Rourkla PCE, Rourkela 2015
- Awarded to Firdaus Khanam1st Position, ROBOTRSYT (Zonal Round), Organized by Robosapiens Technologies Pvt. Ltd. In collaboration with IIT-Delhi Robosapiens Technologies Pvt. Ltd 2014
- Awarded to Firdaus Khanam1st Position, Sea Soccer (Robotic Event), International Students Meet, NIT, Rourkela National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 2014
- Awarded to Firdaus Khanam1st Position, WALL-I, International Students Meet, NIT, Rourkela National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 2014
- Awarded to Firdaus Khanam2nd Prize, Debate Competition, TECH UTSAV (Techno-Cultural Fest of PCE, Rourkela) PCE, Rourkela 2013
- Awarded to Firdaus KhanamCertificate of Excellence, Talent Search Examinations, consecutively every year from 2000 to 2008 Association of ICSE Schools
- Awarded to Firdaus KhanamCollege Topper, Padmanava College of Engineering (5 out of 8 Semesters) PCE, Rourkela
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