Vikrant Gathibandhe

Experience

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  Websym Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

  Apr 2000 - Jan 2001

  Software Developer

  Textopia.com: B2B portal for textile trading.JSP, Servlets, Java Beans, Java Script, EJB1.0, Netscape Enterprise Server, Oracle, Ration roseDuties:- Class, sequence and database design for assigned modules using Ration Rose.- Development and test support of assigned modules.- Peer code review of other modules.- Creation of knowledge and other necessary documents per quality process.

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  Suma Soft Pvt Ltd

  Feb 2001 - Aug 2007

  KVMS (Key Vision Management System) was an in-house built integrated platform to define Image or physical document based data processing workflows for back office. It provided options of defining data entry layouts for both Image and physical document based data processing, defining data audit process, workflow configuration definition and management, output format configurator, test bench and promotion of workflows to production. The platform comes with well-defined backend services like TIFF image splitting, Image cropping, zip-unzip, encryption, decryption, SFTP and others. KVMS was conforming to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI). Relevant Technologies: Core Java, Swings, Struts, JSP, Servlets, Java Scripts, JAI, Java Web Start, JBoss, Oracle 10g, PostgreSQL, 3DES 168 bit, AES 256 bit, SHA 128 bit secure hash algorithm- Accountable for ideation, architecture, design & development and implementation of KVMS at Suma Soft BPO. - Scope management and cost sign-off from senior management for delivery phases. - Led brain storming session for solution and planning with team to deliver phase objectives. - Developed multiple services, GUI components, interfaces and performed code reviews. - Established code standards and code review checklist. - Overall test planning, UAT sign-off, promotion to production and post production support. - Embedded PCI in overall architecture, solution and processes and acquired PCI certification. - Implementation of ISO 9001:2000 quality processes and ISO 27001 Information Security. Show less Image to Key was set of custom built applications and services for off-line data processing (BPO). The integrated suite provided customized workflow to enable multi-location data processing. Relevant Technologies: Core Java, Swings, JAI, ASP, IIS, PHP, Apache, PostgreSQL, Oracle 9i- Due diligence to customer processes and designing the data entry workflows for implementation. - Liaising with customer SMEs to capture and implement business requirements, audit processes and specific validations. - Overall delivery responsibility of delivering new workflows and enhancements to existing workflows.- Planning, scheduling, tracking, RIAD management and status reporting to stakeholders.- Direction and guidance to project team throughout development lifecycle.- Development of various components and services across Image to Key.- Code and test reviews to ensure quality and process adherence. Show less

  • Solutions Delivery Manager

    Jun 2004 - Aug 2007

  • Project Lead/Sr. Developer

    Jan 2002 - Aug 2007

  • Software Engineer

    Feb 2001 - Dec 2001
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  Cognizant

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

  IT Project Manager

  Executed and delivered IT projects with resource optimization and strategic planning. • Led implementation of functional enhancements on the Global CRM and & Advisory Portal (G-CAP) and International Banking IT Platform (IBIP), empowering relationship managers and international customers with stronger capabilities. • Managed budget allocation and controlling for change initiatives. • Streamlined project delivery and improved efficiency through leading impact assessment, costing, planning, staffing, execution, and change management. • Informed decision-making by providing detailed progress reports to IT program manager and Business PM to meet budgets and timelines. • Remediated 23 Risk & Security audit findings through the definition and implementation of controls, ensuring enhanced security and regulatory compliance. Show less

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  Cognizant

  Jun 2009 - now

  Manage and lead delivery of projects, improve processes, and ensure successful implementation. Accountable for ~£5 million Transformation portfolio with 150+ Applications, Infrastructure, Data, and Cloud.• Revitalized the program by developing a remediation action plan and securing key stakeholders and vendor support to ensure continuous operation. Partnered with CXO organization on strategic and tactical business initiatives.• Boosted project efficiency and alignment by fostering strong communication and collaboration with vendors. • Engineered a translation layer for format conversions, significantly minimizing the impact of changes.• Optimized testing timelines by implementing stub-based functional testing and automated regression packs.• Implemented Agile delivery model for small change workstream including team mentoring and training. • Achieved a 35% improvement in cycle time for 2 policy use cases by implementing an innovative product called Celonis, which enhanced business processes, optimized hand-offs, capturing significant cost savings.• Launched additional revenue streams through proactive proposals, presentations, and contract negotiations including site visits, business workshops, and networking. Show less Led overall planning, delivery, and optimizations of complex programs across variety of technologies and platforms. Accountable for ~£3 million portfolio with 100+ engineers based in UK and India.• Led solution and risk assessment for the Datapower EOL project, optimizing web servers and securing technical board approvals. Delivered project 2 months early with 10% cost savings, saving over £600K annually in license fees.• Improved customer satisfaction from 3.3/5 to 4.5/5 by leading a project involving floor walkthroughs, end-user engagement, and feedback loops to implement impactful changes.• Achieved Zero P1/P2 defects in production by leading initiatives to improve code standards and quality, reducing defect rates to ≤10%, and enhancing test coverage with automation.• Secured risk and compliance approvals through a custom GDPR implementation process for business verification and approval with key stakeholders involved. Ran annual audits for external quality and procedure compliance audits.• Improved delivery processes and JIRA setup, correcting velocity representation and reducing WIP by 70%, boosting accuracy and team morale. Transformed waterfall delivery team to Agile using Scrum and Kanban. Show less Planned and executed complex projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Accountable for delivery of £2.5 million Rating Program as part of £10 million business transformation program.• Collaborated with team of 50+ developers and testers across UK, India, US, while overseeing the Reporting Data Warehouse project and Technical Rating on Duck Creek for 5 Financial, Casualty, and Property products.• Increased revenue by 10% by assisting the customer with rating formula extraction and baselining Excel-based rater.• Stabilized project timelines and prevented recurring delays by resolving requirements conflicts, and engaging stakeholders to commit to a streamlined process.• Facilitated workshops with business teams and AIG BAs to uncover hidden and implicit requirements, ensuring clarity and adherence to delivery timelines.• Implemented end-to-end data mapping, to guarantee 100% data quality from front end to data warehouse, resulting in defects lower than the planned 10%. Show less Led seamless delivery of projects from initiation to completion, with on-time delivery.• Achieved 0% defect leakage, saving 7% in costs, and increasing revenue by 10% through managing a time-critical, publicly announced L-day with a 35-member team. • Implemented root cause analysis and controls, reducing defect leakage to <=15%.• Designed a training program with SMEs, cutting training time by 50% and reducing costs by 3%.• Facilitated workshops with business teams and AIG BAs to uncover hidden and implicit requirements, ensuring clarity and adherence to delivery timelines.• Awarded the UKI Delivery Excellence award for successful project delivery. Show less

  • Engagement and Delivery Manager

    May 2021 - now

  • Delivery Lead/Program Manager

    Sept 2015 - now

  • Program Manager

    Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

  • Project Delivery Manager

    Jun 2009 - Jul 2013