Praba Pillai
AVP Banking Applications @Peoples Group
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WORK HISTORY
AVP Banking Applications @Peoples Group
Calgary, AB, CA
As the Assistant Vice President of Banking Applications at Peoples Group IT, I lead three critical business units: Core Banking, Enterprise Applications and Quality Assurance (QA). My responsibilities include overseeing the support, enhancement, and management of all core banking and enterprise applications, ensuring their optimal performance and alignment with business objectives. Additionally, I spearhead the QA unit, where we rigorously test all applications end to end to guarantee their reliability and functionality before deployment into production.With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, I work closely with my team to streamline processes, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement in our banking operations. I am committed to delivering high-quality solutions that enhance our banking services and meet the evolving needs of our clients.
EDUCATION
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak
MSc
Project Management Institute
PMP
Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
SKILLS
ABOUT PRABA PILLAI
With a dynamic career spanning over 25 years, I have cultivated deep expertise in both the banking sector and the broader field of IT software. My professional journey has been marked by a series of progressive roles, culminating in my recent position as AVP Banking Applications at Peoples Group IT. In this role, I oversee the Core Banking and Quality Assurance (QA) units, ensuring that all core banking applications are supported, enhanced, and rigorously tested before deployment.My experience extends to the realms of system mergers, conversions, and the setup and implementation of new platforms. My background as a programmer, systems analyst, business analyst, and project manager empowers me with a unique perspective, enabling me to comprehend requirements intricately and deliver projects successfully within time and budget constraints.As a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), my skill set is firmly rooted in agile project management and business analysis. This expertise is complemented by my collaborative approach with senior management and stakeholders, ensuring meticulous definition and prioritization of requirements, effective planning and execution of tasks, and vigilant risk and issue management. My commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is unwavering.At the core of my profession is a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovation. I am driven by the pursuit of creating tangible value and devising solutions to complex problems, with a keen eye on emerging trends and technologies in the IT domain. As I continue to evolve and expand my horizons, I am keenly interested in opportunities that allow me to apply my extensive experience in both banking and IT software sectors to new, challenging environments.
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