Kunal Shankar
Program Manager
Singapore
Summary
Highly accomplished Senior IT Business Leader and Program Manager with proven 19-year track record of successfully managing IT teams, and leading complex IT and Business programs at enterprise level. Strong technical background with a thorough understanding of entire development lifecycle. Strong interpersonal skills adept at facilitating discussions and negotiations with stakeholders to ensure the expectations are properly set at all levels.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
IT Manager & Program Manager
Ficofi
08.2022 - Current
- In a dual capacity as both IT Manager and Program Manager, responsible for orchestrating comprehensive Business and IT Programs, including digital transformation initiatives, spanning the entire organization
- Role extends to managing IT resources for ERP, CRM, and Supply Chain applications, driving strategic advancements and ensuring operational excellence.
Vice President
BNP Paribas
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Head of Core Banking Application IT Team, Loans & Deposits IT Team and Core Banking Flagship Projects team for APAC region
- Responsible for managing cross-disciplinary development teams across the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process
- Program Manager and Application Owner of APAC Core Banking and Loans & Deposits applications.
Assistant Vice President
JPMorgan
11.2013 - 10.2018
- Management and Functional Support Lead overseeing multiple trade messaging and client-facing applications within the WSS (Worldwide Security & Services) domain, serving users across the Asia Pacific, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and EMEA regions.
Assistant Vice President
JPMorgan
04.2011 - 10.2013
- Regional Lead for Securitized Product Group (SPG) L3 teams managing the complete JPMorgan SPG application portfolio, serving users across North America, EMEA, and Asia
- Responsible for providing essential business consulting services and leveraged expertise in strategic performance management methodologies, process assessment, and the application of Front Office technologies to enhance business operations.
IT Development Manager
Polaris Software Labs Ltd
08.2005 - 03.2011
- Team Lead for onsite and offshore Credit Derivatives L2 team
- Responsible for supporting credit derivatives traders and middle office users on Bear Stearns Trading floor
- Involved in all aspects of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
09.2001 - 07.2005
Skills
Program Management
Project Management
Leadership
SDLC Lifecycle ManagementTechnical
Enterprise Architecture
Change Management
Business Analysis
Personal Information
Nationality: Indian
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
IT Manager & Program Manager
Ficofi
08.2022 - Current
Passed CFA Level 1
05-2019
Vice President
BNP Paribas
10.2018 - 08.2022
AWS Solutions Architect - Associate
10-2017
PMP - Project Management Professional
01-2017
ITIL Certification
10-2016
Assistant Vice President
JPMorgan
11.2013 - 10.2018
Assistant Vice President
JPMorgan
04.2011 - 10.2013
IT Development Manager
Polaris Software Labs Ltd
08.2005 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
09.2001 - 07.2005