Saikat Kundu
Practice Director - Microsoft Practice Head @Capgemini
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WORK HISTORY
Practice Director - Microsoft Practice Head @Capgemini
Kolkata, IN
Microsoft Practice Capability Head - Practice Management, contribution to the overall growth of Microsoft and ELC sub practice within Core AppsCapability Leadership - Technical capability building, sub practice/Microsoft CoE initiatives on the in scope Microsoft Tech Stack (.NET, M365, SharePoint, Power Platform etc.) aligned with the new AI ERA and the modern way to operate with profound experience in M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio and AI AgentsDevelopment of employee skills within the sub practice through training and certifications, and by encouraging innovation, and supporting employees in learning and developmentBuilding high performers in relevant Microsoft skillsGTM and Presales activities, Solution Definition, Customer presentationsAccount mining, Pipeline/demand generations, Account growth, New business/ New Logo generationsDesign thinking, Solutioning and conceptualizing frameworks, estimation methodologies, reference productivities, reusable CoE artefacts and PoVs, in house Tools and Accelerators, thought leadershipCultivating talent, working with Recruitment team, SL-BU lead, other Tower Leads to ensure seamless and timely hiring of the right talent Panel sanitizationEffective People management - deeper relationship, trust, collaboration with sub practice, working with HR partners to address employee concerns and conflict resolution
EDUCATION
University of Kalyani
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Information Technology
SKILLS
ABOUT SAIKAT KUNDU
Director - Microsoft Practice Head in Capgemini, KolkataFormer Microsoft Senior Practice Manager - Presales Head in Wipro in Kolkata, leading Microsoft Presales for America Geo TOGAF certified architect, PL 7008 MS Applied Skills - Copilot Studio, Mastering Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI Agents Certification, Microsoft Copilot Masterclass - M365 Copilot Certification, Career Certification: Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders from Vanderbilt University, Azure fundamentals and Power Platform fundamentals certified, MCP and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist22 years experience in IT industry with proven track record in Practice Head/Management, heading Microsoft Practice and Presales, analysis, design, development of Enterprise Applications in Microsoft/Cloud Technologies and AI Enthusiast with profound experience in M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio and AI AgentsAlmost 7 yrs of Onsite experience across multiple USA locations
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