Aakash Somani

Experience

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  Infosys Technologies Ltd

  Jun 2004 - Dec 2009

  Technical Analyst

  • In 5 and half years of experience here, I worked as a Technical Analyst and Software Developer in different phases of SDLC (requirement gathering, analysis, design, coding, implementation, testing and documentation). • I was located in Bangalore and have also worked at the client’s location in London for over a year.

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  Capgemini Australia Pty Ltd.

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2011

  Senior Consultant

  In my 19 months of experience in Capgemini Australia I worked on different areas ranging from Anti Money Laundering and Credit checks to Utilities sector.As a Senior Consultant, I have been involved in preparing bid proposals, requirement gathering, design, development and implementation.

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  BAE Systems Applied Intelligence

  Aug 2011 - Mar 2023

  Managing the Service Delivery of our cloud-hosted NROD (NetReveal On Demand) offering with experience in leading Managed Services with blended Onshore/Offshore teams.Key Points: ★ Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®.★ 17+ years of experience in the IT industry, possessing excellent skills in requirement gathering, software development, software testing and installation. ★ Focussed in improving user experience of the Service and Delivery of the Service. Experienced in assessing business needs and developing solutions to enhance performance. ★ Worked for leading banks and financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, ANZ and NAB, on projects under various financial divisions like Trading Surveillance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Risk and Compliance.★ Possesses an in-depth knowledge and strong understanding on Financial Crime (AML/CTF, Sanctions, FATCA & Fraud) including extensive experience of working on Anti Money Laundering products - MANTAS and NORKOM.★ Technical experience includes working on Unix/Linux/Windows platforms in languages – C/C++, Java, Swing, JSP, Perl and Shell Scripting with databases ranging to Oracle, Sybase and DB2 and worked on Tomcat and Weblogic Web servers. ★ Major strengths are problem solving, structured analytical approach, skilled communicator, efficient and able to work autonomously. Enthusiastic team player, fast learner, flexible and always focused on achieving higher quality at a reduced cost for the company. Show less As a Lead Technical consultant at BAE, Aakash has worked with vaious banking clients in the APAC region including 3 of the Big 4 - ANZ, NAB and Westpac.Aakash has been involved with most of the ANZ projects at BAE, starting from R4.2/R4.3 implementation, NZ implementation and Upgrade to the latest product version. Aakash has played a key role in all these projects and now possesses vital knowledge on all the ANZ specific customizations. Aakash has maintained a very good relationship with all the key stakeholders in ANZ technology and business and works closely with the client to design and develop the solution to best fit the requirementsAakash worked on NAB AUSTRAC AML Reforms project as the Lead Technical consultant handling multiple key activities like conducting detailed requirement gathering workshops, writing functional and technical specification, configuration, overseeing development by other technical consultant, reviewing testing strategy and execution and also assisting with project planning activities. Show less

  • Service Delivery Manager

    Mar 2018 - Mar 2023

  • Lead Technical Consultant

    Jan 2013 - Feb 2018

  • Product Consultant

    Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
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  SymphonyAI

  Apr 2023 - now

  Project Manager

  In my current role, I manage the delivery of solutions from design to implementation, leading engineering, delivery, and support teams to achieve exceptional customer satisfaction. I collaborate closely with BDMs to build and maintain strong business relationships with customers in the Financial Industry.Key responsibilities and achievements include:Strategic Relationship Building: Establishing strategies that contribute to the growth of customer relationships by ensuring successful delivery, fostering partnerships, and maintaining accountability for all commercial aspects of projects.Leadership in Project Engagements: Leading project engagements in a manner that empowers delivery teams, successfully supporting projects and programs for top-tier banks and insurance companies in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.Stakeholder Management: Effectively managing customer expectations and align stakeholders towards common goals, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding.Innovation and Negotiation: Encouraging dialogue and innovation between teams while negotiating new Statements of Work (SOWs) and Change Requests (CRs), coordinating scope, budget, resources, risk, testing, and defect resolution.Cloud Strategy Consulting: Engaging with customers to advise on strategies for transitioning compliance solutions from on-premise to cloud, emphasizing the value to their business, compliance requirements, and market innovation.Product Roadmap and Market Strategy: Assisting stakeholders in making informed decisions on product roadmaps, scaling cloud adoption, and developing go-to-market strategies.Mentorship and Framework Development: Mentoring teams on the delivery framework for cloud solutions and service management, encompassing contracts, sales, SOW development, project progress (scope/budget), lessons learned, customer expectations, SLAs, steering committees, and delivery methodologies adhering to industry compliance and security standards. Show less