Anurag Gupta

Anurag Gupta : - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anurag-gupta-/ :- Anurag is an experienced Delivery/Agile Project Manager with more than 10 years of experience in managing complex IT and transformation projects. He has a successful track record in managing IT projects from concept to delivery, and is highly skilled in leading teams of engineers and technicians. He is also well versed in project management tools and techniques such as Agile, Scrum, and Kanban, and is well-versed in the latest IT trends and technologies. He is highly proficient in Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, MS Power Point, MS Word, MS Excel and Signavio. He has successfully managed and delivered complex engagements for clients across industries globally. He holds Australian Permanent Residency Visa and is based in Sydney, NSW. SUMMARY – PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE Client Company Area of Engagement Duration Location PETRONAS Malaysia Wipro Project Management 3 months Sydney, Australia University of Canberra Wipro Project/Program Management 6 months Sydney, Australia PETRONAS Malaysia Wipro Project Management for EA Metrics 3 months Sydney, Australia Standard Chartered Bank Wipro Project Management for IT Infrastructure/Cloud Strategy 3 months Sydney, Australia PETRONAS Malaysia Wipro PM for Technology-Business Roadmap 3 months Sydney Australia AMP Infosys PM for Technology Process Transformation 1 year Sydney, Australia Westpac Banking Corporation Infosys PM/Scrum Master for Agile Transformation 6 months Sydney, Australia BSI Financial Services Indiabulls Project Management for Development of BSI CARES solution 6 months India/USA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Wipro Ltd. Sydney, Australia May 2022 to Jul 2024 Managing Consultant Client: Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore/South Korea Role: Project Manager Helped in devising/defining the Implementation Roadmap for migrating their legacy systems to Cloud as part of their IT Infrastructure Strategy Led a team of SMEs and Architects across areas like Databases, Cloud, Data Center, Network and Applications to deliver the To-Be State recommendations, Architecture and Expected Business Benefits across these areas Client: PETRONAS, Malaysia Role: Project Manager Led a team of 6 consultants to deliver key deliverables like Application Portfolio Rationalization, Business Capabilities Model, Information Architecture, Strategic Intent, Application Portfolio Inventory & Technology Roadmap Led a team of 3 consultants while devising the Enterprise Architecture Roadmap for a business function which included defining Target Business Capabilities, To-Be State Information Architecture and To-Be State Application Portfolio Led a team of 3 consultants while defining Enterprise Architecture Metrics and developing an EA Metrics Dashboard to improve the capability of EA Function, Client: University of Canberra Role: Project Manager Managed and coordinated the successful delivery of multiple projects as part of Technology & Platforms Strategy Roadmap Developed project plans and timelines, set and managed expectations, monitored progress, and adjusted schedules Identified and tracked project risks, issues, and dependencies from concept to delivery Reported project progress to stakeholders on a regular basis while leading and motivating project teams to achieve project goals Accenture Strategy Sydney, Australia Nov 2021 to Apr 2022 Manager Led and managed a complex consulting project on Business value realization for BHP Billiton Managed and led a team of consultants on Technology Strategy Roadmap project for Kiwibank Infosys Ltd. Sydney, Australia Apr 2020 to Nov 2021 Lead Consultant Client: AMP Role: Project Manager Collaborated with cross functional teams to lead and deliver the Technology Process Transformation project for a large financial services company in Australia Led a team of 7 consultants to deliver and implement the project which included documentation of To-Be State technology processes using Signavio Client: Westpac Banking Corporation Role: Scrum Master/Project Manager Managed and led delivery of Agile Transformation project for a Big 4 bank as part of Data Driven Experience Platform. Led a team of 8 resources as part of the Agile team and effectively managed relationships with stakeholders & vendors Ensured compliance with project management processes and standards throughout the project life cycle Managed Engagement Delivery and Client Relationships for key customer accounts across ANZ region Deloitte Consulting India Private Ltd. Bangalore Dec 2017 to Mar 2020 Manager Client: Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) Role: Project Manager Led a team of Cloud SMEs, Architects and Developers on Data migration project from On-premises to Cloud using MS Azure Data bricks solution as part of Hybrid Cloud Strategy to drive IT efficiency and deliver more ROI Client: Cargill India Role: Scrum Master/Project Manager Developed Agile Transformation Roadmap focused on redefining ways of working, for a MNC food corporation Managed a Scrum team of 8 team members and delivered the project using Agile way of working Client: SAMBA Bank Role Project Manager Led a team of 3 consultants to deliver the IT Strategy engagement focused on redefining the Application Portfolio Conducted Application Portfolio Rationalization and devised IT Strategy Roadmap as part of business objectives Client: Tata Motors Role: Technology Due Diligence Consultant Advised a leading Automotive firm with taking a Go/No-Go decision to invest in a target firm, by conducting Technology Due Diligence on it prior to its acquisition Client: Colleges of Excellence, Saudi Arabia Role: Consulting Manager Conducted Business Process Reengineering for IT function of a large education services provider in Saudi Arabia, which included developing To-Be State processes, policies, and procedures for the organization IBM India Private Ltd. Bangalore Aug 2015 to Dec 2017 Advisory Consultant Client: United Spirits Limited Role: Program Manager Managed delivery of Shared Services Transformation engagement for a global alcoholic beverages company Client: DTDC Limited Role: Program Manager Managed the end-to-end delivery of a large program for a large logistics service provider which included critical business and operations projects part of the strategic initiatives driven by corporate Client: DHFL Mumbai Role: Lead Consultant Devised Data Governance Strategy and conducted MDM solution feasibility assessment for a large non-banking financial corporation Client: Sony Corporation Role: Lead Consultant Devised Vendor management strategy for a global electronics company, to bring in associated costs benefits, foster vendor collaboration and mitigate vendor risks Riflexions Consulting Private Ltd. Bangalore Mar 2015 to Aug 2015 Senior Consultant Designed and implemented process improvements for a private sector bank, resulting in a 30% reduction in operational costs and a 25% increase in efficiency Developed and managed client relationships with PSU and private sector banks, leading to a 20% increase in client satisfaction scores and a 15% increase in repeat business Facilitated meetings and workshops to gather requirements and align stakeholders, resulting in the successful implementation of a new system that improved productivity by 40% in one of the co-operative banks in India Collaborated with a team that developed a proprietary predictive analytics tool, contributing to a 15% improvement in decision-making speed across the divisions, for one of the largest commercial banks of India Utilized advanced data analytics tools to inform strategic decision-making, presenting complex findings to senior stakeholders/founders in an accessible format for effective strategy formulation for the organization Indiabulls Technology Solutions Ltd. Gurgaon Dec 2011 to Jan 2015 Sr. Business Analyst Devised IT Strategy and developed Implementation Roadmap for a leading Financial Services corporation specializing in providing mortgage services in the North American region Conducted Technology Due diligence and gathered key business requirements prior to development of BSI CARES (Credit Asset Risk Evaluation System) – a system to help auditors in conducting audit for its loan/mortgage customers Conducted assessment of industry leading ETL and MDM solutions and provided recommendations to a pharmaceutical company based out of US, which supported their Sales Operations & Marketing teams prior to the commercial launch of a drug Conducted Business Analysis for a PSU bank to understand the key business issues impacting revenue & growth and proposed strategic recommendations Collabera Solutions Bangalore Apr 2010 to Nov 2011 Consultant Managed and led a team of consultants to deliver IT strategy project for one of the top 20 banks of USA, based in Buffalo, New York Conducted Vendor Management Optimization assessment of Contracts, Invoicing, Charge Back and Reporting processes for one of the leading financial services clients based in North American region Conducted Business Process Re-engineering of Vendor Management processes for a local bank based in East coast region of North America Supported Post Merger Integration of systems and processes for a leading bank of North America, in a post-acquisition scenario Developed thought leadership content around Cloud Strategy reinforcing personal and firm expertise in the consulting domain HCL Technologies Noida/Bangalore Jun 2008 to Apr 2010 Deputy Manager Devised IT strategy and developed IT roadmap using a structured methodology for a leading bank based out of Germany Conducted Application Portfolio Optimization Analysis for a global bank, which included assessment of business impact and proposed an optimized Application Portfolio for the To-Be State Conducted Business Process Re-engineering for Project related processes prior to implementation of SAP PS module, for a leading Indian Telecom giant Supported Post merger Integration engagement for a large healthcare service provider across identified hospitals of the group in post-merger scenario and provided strategic recommendations around tools and processes Infosys Technologies Ltd. Bangalore Jan 2005 to May 2007 Software Engineer Supported Build & Release Management & other operational activities for public & private sector banks Managed on time delivery of functional design documents based on change requests initiated by a leading bank based out of Singapore Analyzed defects of Retail Banking functional tracks and resolved hem by conducting Defect Resolution sessions for a leading bank based out of UK EDUCATION Degree / Certificate University / College / Institute Year of Passing Percentage MBA (Finance) S P Jain Center of Management, Singapore 2008 65% B.E. (Electrical Engineering) Government Engineering College, Jabalpur 2004 71% PERSONAL DETAILS Certifications: CSM, CSPO, PMP, TOGAF 9.1 Certified, CPBA (7.4), ITIL V3 Foundation, AWS Certified SA (Associate) Awards: IBM Manager’s Choice Award (2016); IBM Manager’s Choice Award (2017) Skills: Collaboration, Attention-To-Details, Critical Thinking, Negotiation, Prioritization and Time Management Interests: Reading, Badminton, Swimming, Cooking, Yoga, Tennis, Cricket, and Music