Vinit Chopade

Experience

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  Freyssinet India LTD

  Jun 1996 - Sept 1997

  Project Engineer

  - Studied and analyzed complex structural designs of existing structures, collaborating closely with technical teams to understand their intricacies and challenges.- Led structural design processes in adherence to relevant IS (Indian Standards) codes, ensuring structural integrity, safety, and performance.- Developed comprehensive project plans and schedules, efficiently allocating resources, mobilizing building materials, and coordinating personnel to ensure timely project execution.- Conducted frequent site visits to assess and evaluate bridge conditions, identifying potential structural issues and proposing appropriate remedial actions.- Utilized advanced software tools for structural analysis, modeling, and simulation to ensure accuracy and efficiency in design processes.- Produced detailed technical reports, presentations, and documentation, communicating design concepts, calculations, and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Show less

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  STUP Consultants

  Oct 1997 - Dec 1998

  Design Engineer

  - Coordinated seamlessly with Nuclear Power Corporation (NPC) technical teams and scientists, facilitating effective communication channels to enhance project understanding and outcomes.- Presented program functionality and introduced proposed changes to stakeholders, conveying complex technical concepts in an understandable manner to ensure alignment and successful implementation.- Managed a dynamic team of draftsmen, providing clear direction and guidance to ensure accurate and timely preparation of drawings according to program outputs.- Conducted thorough site visits to ensure quality assurance and inspection, collaborating with on-site teams to address any design-related issues promptly and maintain project integrity.- Led Stress-Strain simulation modeling using NISA software, performing intricate analyses to predict material behavior and optimize structural designs for enhanced performance and safety.- Show less

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  TCS

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2007

  Program Manager

  - Earned valuable experience in working at Glasgow(UK), Stamford, New York(USA) and Mumbai(India) while managing multiple technical roles. - Led the technical team at, GE Asset management, Stamford, CT, for migrating the applications from Lotus Domino to Java and latest technologies. - Developed online payment systems applications for National Australia group for the banks in Glasgow, Scotland. Helped clients achieve savings by automating the manual or non-efficient processes. - Helped CNBC TV (Englewood Cliffs, NJ) to improve critical KPIs for live streaming applications like Stock tickers, Market Bugs, Crude oil and other Index Applications on CNBC systems. - Worked as portfolio manager at Pfizer, to lead the Infrastructure migration project. Worked in multi-vendor environment. Ensured compliance with CFR 21 part 11 compliance for various validated applications as per FDA regulatory requirements. - Collaborated as a key member of the consulting team for strategic Global CRM Projects, providing valuable insights and contributing to project success. - Navigated complex project landscapes with resilience, adeptly managing competing priorities and deadlines while upholding the highest standards of quality and professionalism. - Extensive experience in supporting clients for Sarbanes Oxley Act compliance (IT 404), Solvency II and other regulatory requirements. Established trusted relationship with offshore teams and management to deliver the work as per client expectations. Show less

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  Cognizant Technology Solutions AG

  Mar 2007 - Oct 2011

  Client Partner / Account Manager

  - Developed the Banking accounts in Switzerland by winning new logos for Cognizant. Increased the account revenue from zero to multi-million dollar account in 1.5 years. - Developed trusted relationship with executive-level within CXO and CIO organizations. - Developed and executed Go-to-Market Strategy with the help of offshore management. - Successfully managed account operations, overseeing client relationships and PMO (Project Management Office) to ensure seamless service delivery. - Collaborated with pre-sales and horizontal competence centers to design tailored outsourcing strategies that addressed client challenges effectively. Initiated and led initiatives to enhance productivity and profitability within the accounts, resulting in improved operational efficiency and client satisfaction. - Successfully managed all client relationship visits and annual review / audit visits. Supported in the M&A activities to Senior management. Developed new delivery center in Buda Pest, Hungary for Cognizant. - Established trusted partner role with the clients to put the account on fast growth path. Show less

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  Swiss Re

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2024

  - Developed and executed the sourcing strategy to optimize large external spend with external vendors (IT App Services, Cloud, Analytics, Cyber security, RPA, AI ) across global delivery locations. Successfully executed USD 40-50m+ RFP initiatives with outcome-based financial and agile delivery models. Achieved sustainable savings under verious group initiatives. Adopted right shoring with key focus on location/labor arbitrage, transfer pricing, VAT, Inflation. Negotiated complex and strategic large deals with strategic partners. - Led multiple strategic initiatives like Digital Transformation, Agile Transformation, Cost optimization, Supplier Consolidation from Sourcing perspective, in cross-cultural environment. Active support in developing Global Capability Center in Bangalore Established data driven decision making by adopting Discounted cash flows/NPV, TCO, Business relevant KPIs- Liaison with legal, compliance, data protection, Intellectual Property and Dispute resolution teams and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), to ensure third party contract compliance across multiple jurisdictions as per applicable regulatory frameworks, incl SSAE 18 SOC 2 , NIST, FINMA.Inspired and motivated international teams to achieve peak performance through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives. - Ensured 100% operational continuity for externals, during major events like Covid pandemic, DDoS / ransomware attacks, natural disasters Show less

  • Head IT Applications Services Outsourcing

    Nov 2011 - Mar 2024

  • IT Vendor Manager and Sourcing Expert

    Nov 2011 - Feb 2015
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  Kroger

  Mar 2024 - now

  Strategic Category Lead for Digital Technology