Deval Patel

About Deval Patel

Dynamic and results-oriented leader with 25+ years of experience spanning management consulting, program leadership, product development, and solution architecture across the pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, and cybersecurity sectors. Specializes in Agile transformation, AI-driven automation, and data & analytics strategy, translating ambiguous business demand into prioritized, ROI-aligned use cases with measurable KPIs. Proven record leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and portfolios exceeding $10M+, delivering outcomes through phased delivery models (Assessment → MVP→ Scale → Optimize), disciplined discovery, and proposal-ready solution blueprints. Known for building repeatable enablement motions—use case libraries, proof-point/case study factories, and discovery-to-proposal playbooks—that accelerate sales cycles, improve win rates, and strengthen scope integrity.

Experience

1. Practice Lead

   Experis

   Sep 2014 — Present · NJ, US

   Practice / CoE Leadership (Strategy & Transformation + AI/Data/Analytics)Lead in Experis’ Strategy & Transformation Mgmt Consulting CoE: shape offers, delivery standards, and executive transformation narratives for regulated enterprises. Standardized OKRs, QBR cadence, and reporting across programs so performance is measurable and comparable; align strategy, operating model design, and delivery feasibility to speed pursuit-to-delivery handoffs and reduce scope drift.Solutions / Sales Engineering Leadership (AI, Data & Analytics + S&T pursuits)Built the Solutions/Sales Engineering “front door” for complex pursuits—discovery prep, executive discovery, and conversion into proposal-grade solution pathways across delivery CoEs. Implemented a pre-discovery motion (use-case hypotheses, stakeholder mapping, KPI/ROI alignment, proof-point mapping, question maps) and packaged work as “Assessment → Crawl → Walk → Run” to reduce ambiguity, de-risk delivery, and accelerate time-to-value; deliver rapid solution blueprints and SOW-ready narrative inputs.RFP / GTM EnablementOwn outcome-led positioning tied to KPIs/ROI; standardize reusable proposal blocks and discovery assets to reduce rework and shorten cycle time.Selected Engagements — Johnson & Johnson• ServiceNow GRC (ISRM): Global rollout for Integrated, Third-Party, and Application; analytics, dashboards, OKRs, and integrations for enterprise risk visibility.• Automation (ISRM): RPA + workflow orchestration + AI-enabled process mining to reduce cost and improve SLAs.• IAM/Product Transformation (ISRM): Enterprise IAM with automated access governance; shift to product/value delivery with Agile/DevOps; exec reporting via QBRs.• App Services Transformation (TS): Vendor consolidation; reduced suppliers from 175+ to <10 strategic partners.• Agile/Org Transformation (TS): Coaching/training across NA & EU to embed Agile, DevOps, automation, and product operating models.

Skills

• Pmo
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Business Intelligence
• Program Management
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Quality Assurance
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Management Consulting
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Vendor Management
• Strategy
• Microsoft Project
• Visio
• Service Delivery
• System Administration
• Business Analysis
• Crm
• Process Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Ms Project
• Project Management
• Product Management
• Xml
• Resource Management
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Project Planning
• Team Management
• Business Strategy
• IT Strategy
• Sharepoint
• Sdlc
• Business Process Improvement
• Team Building
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategic Partnerships