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Biplab Ray

Summary

Senior Vice President at Surge Technology Solutions Inc with expertise in strategic leadership and digital transformation. Led AI-enabled BPM initiatives that improved client engagement and increased market competitiveness. Demonstrated success in managing large deals and crafting effective go-to-market strategies across various industries.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Vice President: Global-Technology and Innovation

Surge Technology Solutions Inc
01.2024 - Current
  • Formulated two-year strategy for technology and innovation, driving operational excellence and market growth.
  • Led strategic initiatives to implement technology solutions and foster innovation.
  • Oversaw enterprise-level operations and resource management to enhance efficiency.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to improve project delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Developed long-term business strategies aligned with market trends and technological advancements.
  • Established business process management practice with Agentic AI capabilities to innovate service offerings.
  • Executed strategic initiatives for office setup in Australia, facilitating rapid market entry.
  • Orchestrated large deals, ensuring successful outcomes and high client satisfaction.

Managing Partner: Technology Consulting & Strategy

DXC Technology
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • At DXC Technology, I played a pivotal role in shaping the 3-Year strategy for the Consulting-Business, focusing on operational excellence and market growth across diverse industries.
  • Developed a robust operating model and GTM strategy for the DXC Consulting Business, significantly boosting market competitiveness.
  • Led the Intelligent Automation and Hyper Automation consulting business, driving significant improvements in PNL, sales, and delivery.
  • Defined AI enablement Strategy for Automation Practice.
  • I successfully defined and executed strategic initiatives for Intelligent Automation consulting landscape.
  • My leadership in the Investment Review Board streamlined offering lifecycle management, resulting in improved service delivery and client engagement.
  • Orchestrated large deals within Analytics and Engineering, ensuring successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
  • Engaged in market analysis to identify trends and inform strategic planning.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior partners.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to identify new business opportunities.
  • Drafted proposals outlining project objectives, timelines, costs.
  • Organized team-building activities to foster collaboration among partners.
  • Drove development of brand identity, tone and guidelines to maximize marketing initiatives.
  • Identified potential risks associated with projects or investments.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
  • Engaged in high-level negotiations to form strategic partnerships and alliances, enhancing business opportunities.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication to ensure alignment with firm's objectives and operational coherence.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.

Consulting Partner, Director of Architecture

Wipro
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Advisor for CIO’s
  • Creating, Leading, Owning Assessment related Methodologies and Templates including GTM contents.
  • Creating, Leading, Owning Strategy and Roadmap Methodologies and Templates
  • Leading, Owning Architectural deliverables
  • Created and Delivered Data, Cloud, API, Digital Solutions, Strategies and Roadmaps
  • Created EA Process, Methodologies & Templates
  • Lead several Consulting Engagement as technology Leader and Consultant
  • Lead Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture Teams
  • Created Vision and Roadmap for Data, Digital and Cloud
  • Created Applications Portfolio Rationalization, Application Modernization Road-maps
  • Lead Several Data related initiatives including data strategy and governance
  • Delivered API Management, MDM, Data Warehouse, Data as a service, Data Integration Solutions.
  • Developed resiliency & data strategy for more than 400 critical applications of a large financial firm
  • Delivered solutions for Digital Transformation, Mobile Technologies, SOA Technologies, Cloud Technologies, API Management, and Micro-services
  • Created Solution Architecture, Data Architecture documents
  • Created Architectural Governance and Processes deliverables
  • Led strategic consulting projects for diverse clients across various industries.
  • Developed customized solutions to address complex business challenges and needs.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform client strategies and enhance decision-making processes.
  • Assisted clients in identifying cost savings opportunities through process reengineering or automation efforts.
  • Drafted proposals outlining proposed solutions for potential customers.
  • Provided strategic advice to clients based on research and analysis of industry trends.
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to align organizational goals with market trends.

Senior Leader-Architecture

Sherwin Williams
10.2012 - 01.2015
  • Created Enterprise Vision, Mission, Objective
  • Created Enterprise Architecture-strategy for Corporate-IT
  • Created Enterprise Architecture Governance, Processes, Templates for Data Architecture, Technology Architecture
  • Created policies/standards for data quality, data management, data governance across the enterprise
  • Created Architecture Review Board and Technology Review Board including Objectives, Goals and Deliverables
  • Created Architectural and Technology direction for Organizations
  • Created Strategy, Vision and Solution for Cloud Initiatives (PAAS/SAAS), Modernization, Rationalization Initiatives.
  • Lead data architecture initiatives around master data management, data warehouse and big data management
  • Developed a resiliency strategy for more than 1000 Applications.
  • Leading multiple strategic technology efforts across LOBs.
  • Architected modernization solutions for all variations of applications from custom apps to Cot products
  • Architected and planned migration strategy that includes 500+ application and 700+ websites to the cloud.
  • Architected solutions that are part of the initiative to replace legacy systems
  • Created Architecture for Modernization, Transformation, and migration of 1000+ applications to engineered (Exalogic/Exadata/Exalytics) Systems
  • Created PAAS and IaaS Strategy and Roadmaps
  • Created Roadmaps for BPM/SOA/AIA with EBS: Ecuador, Brazil, APAC
  • Created Enterprise-wide SOA Roadmaps and Strategies
  • Created enterprise data and data technology Strategy that includes Oracle Exadata, Exalytics and Oracle Bigdata appliance
  • Modernization of E-COMMERCE platform: Centralized MDM, centralized PIM, SOA integration with homegrown systems using IBM technologies

Solution Architect

Accenture
10.2010 - 10.2012
  • Created Architecture assessment for several systems. Created a road map from the current state to a target state
  • Migrate multiple ERP to Maximo for a Utility Company
  • Integrate SAP, Peoplesoft to Workforce Management System for a Utility Company
  • Lead Integration & IOT Architecture of Smart Meter implementation for a Utility Company
  • Implemented Oracle CC&B (Customer care and Billing) for a Utility Company
  • Created standards for architecture, design, deployments
  • Created technical delivery strategy, technical process, created delivery plans and estimates
  • Created SOA architecture for the solution
  • Created Architecture roadmaps for the current state (legacy systems) to target state (modern systems) that includes using of J2EE, .NET, SOA, ESB, BPL
  • Created architecture and Design documents using MDA, OOP, Design Patterns and Analysis Patterns
  • Created Enterprise Reference Architecture document, created Architecture Road Maps, created Solution Architecture document, created Solution Approach Document, created Architecture Decision documents

Sr. Architect\Sr. Manager (Architecture)

HP\EDS\Covansys
12.2002 - 10.2010

Architect\Tech Lead

Capricorn System
07.2001 - 12.2002

Tech Lead

IRIS software
04.2000 - 07.2001

Senior Software Engineer

SIEMENS
08.1995 - 03.2000

Education

Diploma - IT Program and Portfolio Management

IBM Educational Institute
01.2005

Bachelor Of Engineering And Technology - Computer Science

NIT Calicutl
Calicut, Kerala. India
06-1995

Skills

  • Strategic leadershipIT advisory and strategy
  • Digital transformation
  • AI and BPM
  • Cloud and data modernization
  • Enterprise and solution architecture
  • Data and cloud architecture
  • Intelligent automation
  • Strategic planning
  • GTM strategy
  • Market analysis
  • Revenue generation
  • Organizational development
  • Financial management
  • Client engagement
  • Partnership development
  • Technology portfolio management and delivery
  • Business development
  • Business planning
  • Growth planning
  • Annual planning
  • KPI tracking
  • Team leadership
  • People and program management

Certification

  • TOGAF 8(2008)
  • IBM Certified SOA Solution Designer (2008)
  • ZAP think Certified Enterprise SOA Architect (2010)

Timeline

Senior Vice President: Global-Technology and Innovation

Surge Technology Solutions Inc
01.2024 - Current

Managing Partner: Technology Consulting & Strategy

DXC Technology
02.2022 - 12.2023

Consulting Partner, Director of Architecture

Wipro
01.2015 - 01.2022

Senior Leader-Architecture

Sherwin Williams
10.2012 - 01.2015

Solution Architect

Accenture
10.2010 - 10.2012

Sr. Architect\Sr. Manager (Architecture)

HP\EDS\Covansys
12.2002 - 10.2010

Architect\Tech Lead

Capricorn System
07.2001 - 12.2002

Tech Lead

IRIS software
04.2000 - 07.2001

Senior Software Engineer

SIEMENS
08.1995 - 03.2000

Diploma - IT Program and Portfolio Management

IBM Educational Institute

Bachelor Of Engineering And Technology - Computer Science

NIT Calicutl
Biplab Ray