Vikas Vasudeva

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT VIKAS VASUDEVA

A highly accomplished Programme/Project Manager, responsible for leading complex transformation projects from initial strategy to execution, within the Finance Industry. With over a decade of hands on experience and working across numerous functions and disciplines such as Innovation, GAI / AI, Finance, Regulatory etc. With a proven track record in successfully leading and delivering GAI / AI projects within an Innovation team (managing first-generation AI apps, driving AI automation initiatives, and working on cutting-edge technology projects (with a strong understanding of governance practices).A strategic thinker, combining a wealth of technical knowledge, operational excellence and stakeholder level relationships, to influence business targets and requirements. A proven leader with exceptional management and communication skills, evident in key relationships, developed at senior stakeholder level, enabling a broader perspective along with a passion for process and operational excellence to drive growth, increase efficiency, implement transformation and provide revenue-generating solutions and ROI.Highly experienced in various project methodologies, specialising in Agile and Waterfall (Prince II), consistently able to garner results for the benefit of the company, using strong relationships with key stakeholders and advanced crisis and strategy leadership to drive high performance, challenging changes and enabling growth across key locations for continued improvement of business performance.• Won the CSFB Global Award for a project in 2005.• Managed the BAML CFO Brexit Programme, a high profile and strategically important multimillion-dollar project.• Successfully delivered a new strategic platform at 4 Finance.• Successfully Managed & Implemented the first GAI app (FILSecureMessagingGPT) taken “Live” to Production within FIL – within 6 weeks (due to C-Suite need) vs the usual 15 weeks. Going through all necessary internal controls & reviews.• Managed the development and implementation of an internal ChatGPT app with currently users.• Extensive understanding of Project Lifecycles with E2E experience.• Deep understanding of IT Business Transformation, Product Design Architecture, GTM Solutions and Financial performance.