Suresh Anantharaman

About Suresh Anantharaman

With over 25 years dedicated to transforming technology landscapes, I have led the way in digital transitions, application strategy refinement, technology modernization driving business strategy, program management, operational transformation, cyber security, DevOps across global banks in APAC, Europe and US. My approach to complex challenges is both strategic and analytical, ensuring project success in demanding situations. I am known for my ability to enhance cross-cultural team dynamics and instil a culture of continuous improvement and agility. Core Competencies• Software Development ModelsWaterfall, Agile (Scrum/Kanban)• Process Frameworks CMMI, PSP/TSP• Technologies Cloud (AWS), J2EE.NET, Visual Basic, Crystal Reports/Actuate, Oracle/SQL Server/DB2• Toolset Azure DevOps, Jira, Maven, Ansible, Jenkins, Confluence, Eclipse, Sonar, SharePoint, Clarity, Tableau, Powerbi, Rosetta• Domains Cash Management, Trade Finance, SWIFT Trade Service Utility, Collections, Mortgage, Core Banking, Liability, Credit Cards, Retail Banking, Telecom & Networking.• Areas of ExpertiseStrategic Technology Programs, Transformation Journey & Transition, Agile & Cloud Practitioner, Enabler for Digitization, Cyber Security, Process Improvement, Change Management, Group Audit & Assurance, Global Service Delivery, Technology implementation across multiple geographies, RFI/RFP & Vendor Engagement• Soft SkillsLeadership, Cross Functional Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Mentoring, Continuous LearningI leverage these competencies to lead transformative technology initiatives, driving efficiency, innovation, and resilience in global businesses.

Experience

1. Vice President

   Standard Chartered

   Mar 2007 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Develop and manage application blueprints and strategic roadmaps to align with leading technology trends, in collaboration with business unit architects and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with application architecture standards.• Responsible for overseeing the management of the annual investment budget totalling USD 50 million ensuring financial discipline to maintain aggressive target of 2% variance month on month and identified cost saves.• Lead ideation, planning, and execution of delivery initiatives within the Group Technology Centre, outlining a comprehensive DevOps & Technology Obsolescence transformation journey.• Coordinate with various stakeholders and organizations to ensure the successful delivery of technology products, enhancing the performance of cross-functional teams to deliver business goals on time and within budget, while reducing risks.• Maintain a comprehensive overview of the application portfolio and connectivity maps across the enterprise to guide application design, identify standardization opportunities, and support IT investment decisions.• Implement and uphold program management practices in scheduling, quality, communication, human resources, cost, procurement, risk/issue, and change management.• Accelerated the productivity of squads by setting up a dashboard in Tableau, automating the backlog readiness thereby improving the performance • Build trust and maintain effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders at various levels.• Demonstrated expertise in program governance managing internal and external group audits to achieve good rating across Top 10 programs • Pioneer in setting up Big Room/ Program Increment Planning across Trade portfolio with continuous learning • Lead group-wide initiatives focused on upskilling and rewards & recognition

Education

• Pachaiyappa's College

  M.Sc., Physics

  1993 — 1995

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  M.S, Software Systems

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• IT Strategy
• Pre-Sales
• Program Management
• Project Governance
• Offshoring
• Software Development
• Requirements Analysis
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Transition Management
• Sla
• Software Project Management
• Core Banking
• Project Management
• Change Control Board
• Team Management
• Global Delivery
• Sdlc