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VP - Tech, AI, Digital Transformation, Data Management and Analytics - Operations/Strategy Leader | Data Governance | Wellsfargo | Ex-IBM | Ex-Infosys | MBA - IIM Kozhikode

About

Senior Tech,AI, Data Management, Analytics & Ops leader with ~20 years of experience leading Operations, AI, enterprise data strategy, Governance and large-scale transformation across banking and retail. Operating in a one-down-to-CFO leadership context, partnering with finance and business leaders to embed data-driven decisions across finance, risk, and customer ecosystems. Deep expertise across the end-to-end data value chain data engineering, cloud platforms, BI, advanced analytics, and Generative AI with a strong focus on modernizing legacy ecosystems into scalable, cloud-native architectures. Proven ability to define and execute data and AI transformation road-maps, enabling organisations to transition from reporting-led operations to intelligence-driven enterprises. Track record of delivering enterprise data platforms, AI adoption at scale, and BI transformation programs, driving improved decision velocity, cost efficiency, and regulatory alignment. Known for influencing senior stakeholders, establishing robust governance frameworks, and aligning data strategy with business outcomes. A strategic yet hands-on leader, focused on building future-ready data organisations, scaling capabilities, and institutionalizing a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous learning. Strong MDM practices with Data governance application using BCBS239 principles and setting high standards across Finance data strategy with strong built in controls and risk mitigation planning across the enterprise. AI steward, and orchestrate the Gen AI tool usage and its implementation, enabling teams with foundational training and expertise. Core Competencies / Leadership Expertise ----------------------------------------------- Program & Portfolio Leadership | Business & Process Transformation | Financial & Cost Management | Enterprise Change Leadership | Cost Optimization & Value Creation | Business & Requirements Strategy | Organizational & Talent Leadership | Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Location

Bengaluru

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Work experience

VP - WIM | AI Strategy | Product | Data Management | Strategy | Analytics | Decision science at Wells Fargo, Nov 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Built and scaled Data Management, Engineering, and Analytics organization to 120+ members across Enterprise Finance Engineering and Analytics cutting across business finance, controllers and Treasury functions. Leading global analytics organization supporting WIM,Corporate Finance, Treasury, Controllers, FinanceOperations, and Product functions. Lead global finance modernization initiatives focused on analytics enablement, reporting transformation,automation, and AI-enabled digital capabilities. Provide exec reporting, operational intel, certified data, and decision support for Finance and enterprise stakeholders. Partner with CFOs, Finance executives across Enterprise Finance functions to prioritize the strategy and alignment. Strengthen governance, KPI management, operational controls, reporting standardization, and finance data quality frameworks supporting BCBS 239 aligned data governance and management practices. Transform operations by enhancing execution, ensuring service excellence, adhering to governance, and enabling-scalable analytics. Mentor teams and enhance capability, transformation readiness, and improvement initiatives in matrix environments.

AVP-Analytics Manager - BI-Data Analytics & Reporting - Finance Transformation/Digital Strategy at Wells Fargo, Jan 2018 - Oct 2021 · 3 yrs 10 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, • Partnered closely with Corporate Finance, Treasury, Controllers, and Business Finance teams to drive enterprise-wide data governance, financial data strategy, and regulatory reporting transformation initiatives. • Led cross-functional collaboration across Technology, Risk, Control Management, Operations, and Finance organizations to establish scalable data quality frameworks, governance controls, and enterprise reporting capabilities. • Designed and implemented robust data validation, reconciliation, and control frameworks supporting CCAR, BCBS 239, Liquidity Risk, Regulatory Reporting, and enterprise financial reporting requirements. • Built actionable reporting and analytics solutions enabling accurate regulatory submissions, enhanced financial controls, executive decision support, and proactive risk monitoring across global banking operations. • Directed enterprise remediation and issue management programs focused on data lineage, authoritative data sourcing, critical data elements (CDEs), and audit-ready governance processes aligned with federal. • Delivered strategic leadership in automating governance and control processes through AI/ML-driven analytics, data quality scorecards, and intelligent monitoring solutions to strengthen compliance, operational efficiency, and enterprise accountability.

Principal Architect at The HEINEKEN Company, Jan 2017 - Nov 2017 · 11 mos, Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, Catered multiple solutions for Finance BI at Heineken. Key accomplishments are developing solutions for automated reporting capability for multi source data bases which is a vital part of the system, hence made one stop shop for BI Reporting capability to build self service Dashboard at Exec/Senior Director level

Solution Architect - BI Reporting And Analytics(Finance Analytics, Reporting & Data Management) at IBM, Nov 2016 - Dec 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos, Bengaluru Area, India, Catered multiple solutions for Finance BI at Heineken. Key accomplishments are developing solutions for automated reporting capability for multi source data bases which is a vital part of the system, hence made one stop shop for BI Reporting capability to build self service Dashboard at Exec/Senior Director level

Project Management, Technology Lead(Retail- WMS, OMS, Store Mgmt, Omni Channel, Apparel) at Infosys Limited, Apr 2010 - Oct 2016 · 6 yrs 7 mos, Bangalore, Analyzing and helping the customers/clients in better understanding of Merchandising and Order Management Strategies. Design and Development of Core Merchandising Reporting, Store and Space Segmentation reports/Dashboards - which helps customer/client plan In-stocks, Sales, Markdowns, multi - channel Sales, Inventory and Order Management respectively. Current Work - MicroStrategy Architect. Designing, Developing operational reports for Order Management System in Digital e-commerce space. These reports serve in taking quick decision on the Inventory, Sales in different channels, Orders Tracking for an Apparel client. Role - MicroStrategy Architect/Tableau Responsibilities - Reports, Dashboard Architect/Development and Schematic Layer design. Leading a team of 5, majorly contributing in Technical and Domain competency. Process - Agile Working model. Exposure - Mobile BI in MicroStrategy Tool, creating/designing dashboards/reports and Order Management System in Retail.

Software Engineer at Steria, Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 · 3 yrs 4 mos, Chennai Area, India, Enhancing and developing new models in the existing application. Which involves all mainframes related technical work viz.. cobol, cics, jcl, easytrieve, vsam, db2

Education

Master of Business Administration, Majors - Finance and AI | Minors - Strategy and Operations, Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

B.Tech, Electrical and Electronics, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University