Durga Shanker Pandey

About Durga Shanker Pandey

I am Durga Shanker Pandey, an experienced professional with over 19+ years of extensive experience in Technical Project Management, primarily within the IT and Banking Financial Services sectors.My career began at Paypal Chennai. This early exposure to the dynamic world of fintech and secure digital transactions laid a strong foundation for my career. Subsequently, I joined BNP Paribas India Solutions, where over the years, I progressed through various roles—from Software Engineer to Senior Project Manager—leading complex, cross-border IT projects within the banking and financial services sector.Currently, I serve as a Senior Project Manager at BNP Paribas India Solutions, where I lead complex,high-impact projects, aligns with strategic objectives & drive operational excellence. I am equipped with a robust skill set in team leadership, compliance with regulatory standards & implementation of transformation processes that enhance project efficiency and quality. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to foster collaboration and innovation within my teams, ensuring that we meet and exceed project goals. I possess a deep understanding of advanced data processing techniques and cloud migration strategies, which I leverage to optimise reporting processes. Conversant with BCP, BIA, and DRP processes to ensure business continuity, impact assessment, and effective disaster recoveryMy expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies has consistently resulted in improved project delivery timelines and heightened stakeholder satisfaction. I am passionate about mentoring teams and integrating advanced data science techniques to deliver actionable insights that drive business success- Adept in both agile and waterfall project management methodologies.Key Achievements- Stellar SOL-Leadership Award in 2022 for exceptional leadership and innovation- Led a high-performing team that earned the Stellar Team Award for establishing ISPL operations & managing complex migration projects for both Axiom and Hyperion- Achieved a 34% improvement in overall team performance through the application of LEAN methodologies- Technical skills - C/C++, Core Java, Python, UNIX, Sybase, Oracle, and Axiom Controller View v9/v10, XBRL, HFM, FDMEE HP & DRM- Digital Technology :ML & AI - Algorithms like Inferential Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive, Hypothesis testing, ANOVA, Regression, Naïve Bayes, KNN, SVM, CART, Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision & NLP

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager - Finance & Risk Dedicated Systems

   BNP Paribas CIB

   Mar 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   In my current role as Senior Project Manager, I lead Financial Dedicated & Risk Dedicated System, driving strategic project success by managing complex IT projects that consistently deliver outcomes on time and within budget. I spearhead transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing project efficiency and quality, particularly in Financial Dedicated Systems like Axiom Regulatory Reporting and Hyperion Management Reporting systems. My responsibilities also include providing regular updates to senior leadership, promoting transparency, and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. I facilitate effective decision-making and conflict resolution within my team, fostering a high-performance environment through collaboration and accountability.Achievements- Successfully delivered high-quality regulatory reports for U.S. branch reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards- Enhanced Axiom release processes through automation, significantly reducing production issues to near-zero levels- Expanded Axiom services to new regions, including Canada, successfully broadening the globalproject delivery footprint- Implemented LEAN methodologies, resulting in a 34% improvement in overall team performance.

Education

• University of Texas at Austin & Great Lakes University

  Postgraduate Program, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

  2023

• Doctor Bhim Rao Ambedkar University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Science & Engineering

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

  PG, Information Technology

  2006

Skills

• Sdlc
• Software Project Management
• Itil
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Unix
• Agile Methodologies
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Spring
• Back Office
• Manual Testing
• Spring Framework
• C
• Java
• Quality Center
• Hp Quality Center
• Wcf
• Settlement
• Test Planning
• Pl/Sql
• Struts
• Sybase
• Axiomsl
• Testing