Loan IQ
Deepak Kaggere Revanna
Project Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
Results-oriented Project Manager with 20+ years of experience in the IT industry, focusing on project management and agile methodologies for over 11 years. Skilled in orchestrating cross-functional teams, building strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering complex projects within scope, budget, and schedule. Proficient in navigating Waterfall and Agile methodologies to achieve project success, especially in the dynamic banking domain.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Project Manager / Scrum Master
Axon Corporate Services
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Led the Upgrade Lending System project for Rand Merchant Bank, driving the migration to an upgraded version with precision and efficiency
- Facilitated daily scrum meetings, sprint planning sessions, and skillfully managed backlog activities to propel continuous project advancement while ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations
- Orchestrated the seamless migration of data from ACBS v6.7 to ACBS v8, meticulously ensuring integration and operational continuity across downstream functions, including Payments, Data, Reporting, and Finance streams
- Collaborated closely with client stakeholders to meticulously define project requirements, articulate a clear roadmap, and establish key milestones, fostering collaborative relationships to consistently achieve project objectives
- Implemented proactive mitigation strategies, preemptively addressing potential project hurdles to maintain momentum and mitigate risks effectively
- Conducted comprehensive validation of project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements, ultimately securing stakeholder sign-off for the successful execution of project milestones
- Accountable for validating project deliverables and obtaining sign-off from stakeholders, ensuring successful execution and alignment with project objectives
Project Manager / Scrum Master
HCL Technologies
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Orchestrated daily scrum meetings involving Business, Development, and Testing Teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with project objectives
- Conducted Scrum-to-Scrum meetings to monitor project progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency
- Spearheaded seamless data migration from legacy systems to Informatica MDM, ensuring data integrity and smooth transition
- Proactively managed backlog activities, prioritizing tasks and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones
- Engaged proactively with client stakeholders to gather requirements, forecast project timelines, and define roadmap strategies, fostering strong partnerships to drive project success
- Led joint sessions with relevant stakeholders to quantify and validate project requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Implemented robust Requirement Traceability Matrix to ensure comprehensive coverage and alignment of project deliverables with client expectations
- Conducted thorough risk analysis and developed mitigation plans to address potential project challenges, ensuring project success and minimizing disruptions
Project Manager / Scrum Master
HCL Technologies
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Conducted comprehensive gap analysis of the current system to identify areas for improvement and enhancement
- Developed and executed comprehensive Project Management Plans, outlining project milestones, timelines, and resource allocation from concept to final release phase
- Strategized and executed meticulous plans for data migration from legacy systems to the upgraded Global Payment System (GPS), ensuring seamless integration and data integrity
- Established clear delivery scopes upfront, facilitating formal meetings and coordination sessions to ensure stakeholder alignment and task clarity
- Secured governance approvals for projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational protocols
- Implemented robust monitoring mechanisms to track payments processed through GPS to downstream systems, ensuring accuracy and reliability
- Proactively monitored and controlled project scope, cost, time, and quality parameters to mitigate risks and ensure project success
Project Manager / Scrum Master
HCL Technologies
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Directed and supervised a diverse team of 10+ resources throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring efficient utilization of talent and resources
- Conducted comprehensive gap analyses to identify deficiencies and opportunities for enhancement within the existing system framework
- Defined and scoped new requirements, encompassing both functional and non-functional aspects, to align project deliverables with stakeholder expectations
- Formulated and executed comprehensive Project Management Plans, outlining project milestones, timelines, and resource allocation from conceptualization to final release
- Strategized and executed meticulous plans for data migration from legacy systems to Loan IQ, ensuring seamless integration and data integrity
- Established clear delivery scopes upfront, organizing formal meetings and coordination sessions to ensure stakeholder alignment and task clarity
- Secured governance approvals for projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational protocols
- Implemented robust monitoring mechanisms to track payments processed from Loan IQ to integrated downstream systems, ensuring accuracy and reliability
- Proactively monitored and controlled project scope, cost, time, and quality parameters to mitigate risks and ensure project success
- Accountable for validating project deliverables and obtaining sign-off from stakeholders, ensuring successful execution and alignment with project objectives
Project Manager / Scrum Master
HCL Technologies
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Supervised and guided a team of 5+ resources throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring optimal utilization of human capital and resources
- Conducted meticulous gap analyses to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement within the existing system framework
- Defined and delineated new requirements, encompassing both functional and non-functional aspects, to align project deliverables with stakeholder expectations
- Formulated and executed comprehensive Project Management Plans, outlining strategic milestones, timelines, and resource allocation from project inception to final release
- Devised and executed meticulous plans for seamless data migration from legacy systems to Loan IQ, ensuring data integrity and continuity of operations
- Established clear delivery scopes upfront, orchestrating formal meetings and coordination sessions to ensure stakeholder alignment and task clarity
- Obtained requisite governance approvals for projects, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and organizational protocols
- Implemented robust monitoring mechanisms to track payments processed from Loan IQ to integrated downstream systems, ensuring accuracy and reliability
- Proactively monitored and controlled project scope, cost, time, and quality parameters, implementing strategic measures to mitigate risks and ensure project success
- Accountable for validating project deliverables and obtaining sign-off from stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with project objectives
Business Support Associate
Finastra (Misys Software Solutions)
04.2010 - 12.2012
- Create and implement new solutions and workarounds to address client issues, conducting thorough tests in client environments for effective problem resolution
- Document known issues and solutions to ensure clear internal communication and facilitate swift problem resolution
- Actively participate in team efforts and special projects aimed at enhancing product and service quality, ultimately improving client satisfaction
- Analyse functional cases and provide timely resolutions in alignment with agreed-upon customer metrics, prioritizing customer satisfaction
- Collaborate within a team to resolve client issues that impact multiple clients, ensuring comprehensive problem resolution
- Conduct thorough testing of client-reported issues across various scenarios to identify and address potential discrepancies
- Facilitate training programs for new team members, ensuring proficiency in functional aspects of the product and service delivery
Process Executive
Deutsche Bank Operations International
05.2006 - 04.2010
- Managed significant agented deals and resolved issues for approximately 100 to 200 lenders, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction
- Handled various tasks including processing new drawdowns, repricing, payments, and fees for leveraged deals, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions
- Efficiently cleared nostro breaks using SSR (Straight-Through Processing) to minimize delays and maintain operational integrity
- Played a key role in the migration of operations from London to Bangalore, participating in training sessions and ensuring a seamless transition of processes
- Demonstrated consistent performance in handling operations for over a year with minimal errors, while also training three team members on the same processes
Senior Process Executive
HGS - Hinduja Global Solutions
05.2004 - 05.2006
- Handled customer inquiries and support tasks for a US-based company, primarily using a semi-voice based approach
- Met challenging performance targets while consistently delivering high-quality service to customers
- Collaborated with management to improve process efficiency and enhance the quality of service delivery through process re-engineering initiatives
Education
Finance
Bangalore University
Bangalore11-2004
Skills
Project management
Professionalqualificationsandcertifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- The Complete Agile Scrum Fundamentals Courses, Udemy
- Functional Fusion Banking (Loan IQ), Misys CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE (MCA)
Software
MDM
ACBS
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
Timeline
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
09-2023
Project Manager / Scrum Master
Axon Corporate Services
07.2023 - 01.2025
Project Manager / Scrum Master
HCL Technologies
12.2021 - 06.2023
Project Manager / Scrum Master
HCL Technologies
04.2019 - 11.2021
Project Manager / Scrum Master
HCL Technologies
02.2016 - 03.2019
Project Manager / Scrum Master
HCL Technologies
01.2013 - 01.2016
Business Support Associate
Finastra (Misys Software Solutions)
04.2010 - 12.2012
Process Executive
Deutsche Bank Operations International
05.2006 - 04.2010
Senior Process Executive
HGS - Hinduja Global Solutions
05.2004 - 05.2006
Finance
Bangalore University
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