Varun Gupta

About Varun Gupta

I am a technology and consulting professional with 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology, large-scale platform development, and digital transformation initiatives. Over the years, I have worked with Tier-1 IT organizations, helping enterprises design and implement technology solutions that solve complex business problems and enable sustainable digital growth.My work largely sits at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and transformation programs. I have been involved in delivering enterprise platforms, modernizing legacy systems, and enabling organizations to adopt scalable digital capabilities while aligning technology investments with long-term business goals.I have a strong interest in the Public Sector & Banking and Financial Services (BFSI) sector, where technology is rapidly redefining operating models, customer engagement, and risk management frameworks. I closely follow and engage with developments around Artificial Intelligence, advanced analytics, automation, and emerging digital platforms, particularly in the context of how large financial institutions can adopt these technologies in a structured and sustainable way.Academically, I hold a Master’s in Management Studies from IIM Ahmedabad, which complements my technology background with a strong perspective on business strategy, organizational transformation, and technology adoption.I am particularly interested in exploring frameworks that help enterprises move beyond experimentation to build scalable digital capabilities and effectively integrate emerging technologies into their core business strategies. I enjoy connecting with professionals working across technology, consulting, financial services, and digital innovation to exchange ideas and perspectives on the evolving role of technology in enterprise transformation.

Experience

1. Delivery Head

   Tech Mahindra

   Aug 2023 — Present · Navi Mumbai, IN

   Leading end-to-end digital transformation programs for State Bank of India (SBI), including YONO Business, Corporate Internet Banking (CINB) modernization, and Retail INB migration to Meghdoot, driving scale, performance, and security for large customers.Managing a large multi-disciplinary team of 600+ FTEs across technology, operations, and product functions, ensuring seamless delivery across core banking, digital, and integration layers.Driving annual business revenue, with strong focus on account growth, profitability, CSAT improvement, and long-term client partnerships.Spearheading new digital transformation initiatives, collaborating with CXOs, SBI leadership, and internal COEs to shape strategic roadmaps in AI, Open banking, and cloud adoption.Orchestrating cross-functional governance across OpenShift (OCP), APIC, and Enterprise DevSecOps, ensuring compliance with RBI and PCI-DSS standards.Championing an innovation culture—introducing automation, cloud-native designs, and agile frameworks to accelerate delivery and reduce TCO for BFSI clients.Mentoring delivery leaders and product owners to build next-generation capabilities in Digital Core, AI, and Platform-led transformation.

Education

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Business Administration and Management, General

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2019 — 2021

• INSEAD

  Executive Leadership Program, Digital Transformation, Digital Transformation

• Gujarat University

  B.E.(Electronics & Communication), Electronics & Communication

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Javaserver Pages (Jsp)
• Java
• Jsp
• Weblogic
• Microsoft Office
• Eclipse
• Servlets
• Pl/Sql
• Core Java
• Soa