•With a Ph.D. in computer science, a master's in physics, and Business administration, I bring over 24 years of extensive experience in Banking Technology and financial services. My expertise includes product and services management, account and stakeholder management, overseeing large-scale business transformation programs, as well as conceptualizing and developing solutions. I have served as a practice head for Digital and automation CoE, specializing in solution conceptualization, PoC, and pre-sales and sales enablement. •Currently serving as Senior Director of Software Engineering at LTI Mindtree, overseeing BFS and public sector delivery and growth across India and Africa. Leading large-scale transformation programs such as GOI-FIU & CBDT flagship initiative, as well as RUN the Bank, Change the Bank, and Build the Bank for Africa region. As Vertical Head, responsible for P&L, overall delivery, and customer satisfaction. Driving productivity enhancements through digitalization, innovation, competency development, team building, and fostering strategic partnerships. Accountable for solution ideation, POC/POV, pre-bid qualification, RFP suctioning, and driving vertical growth in collaboration with Practice/CoE teams and sales counterparts, while prioritizing customer satisfaction and employee engagement. •Previously served as Practice Director and Global Head for BFSI at Xebia IT Architect, tasked with building and expanding the BFSI practice worldwide. Led strategic initiatives focusing on Consulting and capability building, Alliance and partnership strategies, and developing solutions and accelerators for streamlined delivery process and GTM. •Prior to Xebia, held the role of BFSI Delivery Head for the Middle East and Africa at Tech Mahindra, overseeing digital banking, core banking, cards and payments, and large-scale technology transformation programs. Additionally, managed Oracle product suite implementations and RPA and automation engagements. Earlier experiences include various roles at Infosys Technology Limited, Zensar Technologies, and Nucleus Software, encompassing Delivery Manager, Program Manager, Product Head, Principle consultant, pre-sales, and solution consultant across Mobile, Digital, and automation CoE and Practice areas. •Successfully managed large programs and accounts with deal sizes exceeding USD 60M and teams of over 1000 members for Fortune 500 clients including Absa, RBS, RBC, ING, SAXO, UNO, Barclays, and others. Led initiatives for Run the Bank (RTB) and Change the Bank (CTB) and Build the Bank for major institutions.