Varun Rao

Experience

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  Sabari Container Terminal

  Feb 2005 - Jul 2005

  Software Engineer

  Java applet programming for a container management software used to track and store information about container location, repair status and type of container and cargo.

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  Sitel

  Jul 2005 - Jun 2007

  Customer Service

  Making use of the Debt Management System and working for the Risk Management team to analyse the settlement value for a particular vehicle, and also seek commitment/closure of insurance payments on a particular loan.

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  Esquire Systems

  Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

  Software Developer

  Instabuy - Provide support & enhance a Java/J2EE based system that helps customer make instalment payments on a credit card purchase for a particular product.Electronic Clearing Service - Production support for a system that helps store all card based transactional information and generate reports that are then shared with RBI on a daily basis.Tax Deduction System - Provide support & enhance a Java/J2EE based system that generates Form 15/16 based on transactions made on an account. Show less

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  Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd

  Aug 2008 - Feb 2015

  Senior Project Manager

  Started out as an open source developer and very quickly grew into an technical lead, implementation specialist and a senior project manager within a very short span of time.Established DevOps and CI process for a French based Manufacturing company(Fortune 500) by setting up their Agile and Continuous Integration framework in Jenkins, Maven, Sonar, JIRA and CVS.Overhauled a large EJB 2.0 project to struts 2.1 framework including revamping ANT based build script.Managed multiple projects in Java, J2EE, WebMethods and JD Edwards.Responsible for planning, monitoring, staffing, controlling budget, Invoicing and P&L. Show less

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  L&T Infotech

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2017

  RPA - Discovery and Design - Program Manager (BFSI)Responsible to lead and manage a team of automation experts responsible for RPA opportunity assessment, Discovery and Design phase.RPA opportunity pipeline management and creation of new waves - Induct new LOBs into the RPA program.Manage Program commercials and P&L.Orchestrate RPA Deals/create custom solutions and playbooks with implementation roadmap for BFS customers in Africa.Define vision, strategy, create and participate in governance and CM board.Drive UAT sign off and transition to the support team post development phase. Show less Responsible for day to day operations of the IT delivery centre in Manila, Philippines.Identify and develop new business in the region through networking and working closely with account directions for existing accounts.Face of key accounts in the region and promote new offerings in RPA, Infrastructure and cloud based services.Review/Prepare and deliver customer presentations and demonstrations of software.Ensuring timely and accurate deliveries across multiple accounts/projects as committed. Show less

  • Program Manager

    Nov 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Centre Manager - Manila

    Mar 2015 - Nov 2015
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  HCL Technologies

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2021

  RPA CoE lead for a large European bank.Responsible for the creation of the RPA CoE within the bank along with the automation strategy, RPA vendor selection and assessment framework, automation road map, operating model, governance framework and RPA design and development best practices.Lead the RPA governance for the bank and responsible to ensure best practices are followed across various phases of RPA delivery lifecycle.Vendor/Partner ManagementParticipate in the process of contract negotiation and license renewalUipath, ABBYY Show less

  • Deputy General Manager

    Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Associate General Manager

    Jul 2018 - Jan 2021

  • Group Manager

    Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
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  WNS

  Nov 2021 - Sept 2023

  Director
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  PwC India

  Sept 2023 - now

  Director