Vinay Kumar Soan
Director | AI Program & Project Management | AI Data Analytics | 20+ Years Experience Leading High-Impact Teams | Delivered $1.5M in Operational Efficiencies & On-Time AI Initiatives
- Role
- Associate Director at UBS
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vinay Kumar Soan
Strategic Leader | AI, Automation & Digital TransformationI am a results-oriented Program Management leader with 20+ years of experience in ITES, specializing in driving measurable business value through AI/ML, process automation, and data-driven service improvement. My career is defined by a single mission: bridging the gap between complex technology and strategic execution to transform global operations.Currently, as Director – Program Manager at UBS, I spearhead AI/ML, Agentic AI, and business insights initiatives within Reference Data Services. I partner with global stakeholders to design solutions that radically enhance efficiency, quality, and the client experience. Key Career HighlightsP & L Impact: Delivered $1.5M in benefits (2023–2025) through a strategic portfolio of AI, automation, and service improvement programs.AI & Innovation: Leading Gen AI and NLP initiatives (ReInfer, Chatbots) to convert unstructured data into actionable intelligence.Operational Excellence: Improved STP rates from 76% to 95% via Global SSI implementation, drastically reducing operational risk.Data Strategy: Built robust Power BI infrastructures to drive transparency and high-level decision-making across functions. Core ExpertiseMy background includes leadership roles at Cognizant, Wipro, and Bank of America, where I managed large-scale Agile implementations and RPA journeys.Strategy: Program & Change Leadership, Digital Transformation Roadmaps.AI & Automation: Gen AI, NLP, Agentic AI, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere.Data Science: Power BI, SQL, Python, Advanced Analytics.Methodology: PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, Six Sigma Green Belt. What Drives MeI am passionate about telling stories through data and designing intelligent workflows that liberate teams from repetitive tasks. I thrive in complex, global environments where I can build high-performing, cross-functional teams that embrace innovation over mere \"output.\"🤝 Let’s ConnectI am focused on leadership roles that scale AI/ML solutions and drive operational resilience in data-intensive environments. If you’re passionate about the future of work and digital transformation, let’s explore how we can unlock new levels of performance together.
Experience
Associate Director
Oct 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Education
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
2006 — 2008
Vasu High School
High School, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science
1996 — 1999
Osmania University
Bachelor’s Degree, Business/Commerce, General
2001 — 2004
10+2
Associate’s Degree, Civics, Economics and Commerce
1999 — 2001
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