Harsha Shivananda
Senior Manager @Bank of America
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager @Bank of America
Onboarded 70 tests requiring 15 FTE flawlessly through immaculate planning and execution. Leveraged data to ensure transition of tests without delay while parallelly pursuing hiring efforts resulting in deliverables being met within promulgated SLAs. Handled a team of 20 direct reports and built a cohesive team fostering collaboration. Built resiliency and ensured business continuity by cross training resources to mitigate risk. Collaborated closely with Line of Business (LOB) to identify gaps in risk management and compliance procedures resulting in updation of risk alignment towards existing policies and procedures. Led a diverse team of 15 people towards process simplification efforts which resulted in resource optimization by 20%. Implemented a data driven approach leading to process improvement at Front Line Unit (FLU) thereby enhancing compliance towards regulatory requirements.
EDUCATION
Indian School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Leadership and Strategy
CMR Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering
Deakin University
Master of Business Administration
Christ Junior College
PCMB
ABOUT HARSHA SHIVANANDA
I am a seasoned veteran with ten years of experience working at the Indian Navy. I have discharged duties in various capacities that have offered me the opportunity to be at the helm of affairs of financial and operational planning. Being second-in-command twice over a span of ten years has given me the ability to steer cross-functional teams to success through effective stakeholder management, focused approach and collaboration. I have developed strategic plans on multiple occasions that align with the organisational goals. The Vice Chief of Naval Staff commended me for Devotion to Duty due to my result driven approach of tackling problems at hand. My specialisation in leadership and strategy from my MBA has resulted on fortifying the skills I honed through my service in the Indian Navy.My result oriented approach has aided me in reducing the downtime for turnaround of ship by 50% which has boosted the operational capability of the Navy. My ability to multi task and tackle complex problems have resulted in me single handedly deliver on projects through decisive decision making. My contributions to enhance operational readiness of the ship through meticulous strategic and operational planning resulted the ship being awarded the ‘Best Ship’ by the Chief of Naval Staff. Being second-in-command of both a ship and a base I have carried out budgeting & forecasting, risk management, HR functions, conflict management, operations management, cross functional team leadership as well as change management. As I transition to the corporate world, my proven abilities in leadership and strategy are what would help me manage multiple resources and deliver results in a fast paced and everchanging landscape.Competencies: Risk Management, Operations Management, Program Management, Cross Functional Coordination, Strategic Planning, Decision Making Process, Multi Cultural Team Management, Collaborative Leadership, Human Resource PlanningIn case you wish to know more about me please feel free to connect with me at l••••••••@gmail.com
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