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Vedant Bubna
New York,USA
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Summary
Dynamic leader in enterprise transformation, specializing in AI-enabled solutions that drive efficiency and generate substantial cost savings. Proven record in orchestrating successful cross-functional initiatives, fostering stakeholder alignment, and delivering significant operational improvements across various sectors.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
KPMG LLP
New York City, USA
10.2022 - Current
- Led a portfolio of enterprise transformation engagements simultaneously, defining scope, aligning senior stakeholders, and orchestrating cross-functional delivery teams to produce outcomes on time and at pace across Financial Services, Industrial Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, and Government.
- Led an enterprise-wide Agentic AI transformation for a global industrial manufacturer, conducting 30+ outcome-driven design workshops and 90+ stakeholder interviews to align priorities, surface tradeoffs, and drive clear decisions across Enterprise Architecture, Security, AI Governance, and senior leadership, resulting in deployment of 37+ AI agents across Google ADK, GitHub Copilot, Atlassian, and ServiceNow impacting 3,400+ users.
- Reimagined end-to-end workflows for a State and Local government client across 27 processes spanning Finance (S2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A) and HCM (H2R, Payroll), applying AI-driven process intelligence and Celonis to assess current-state performance, identify structural blockers, and design a future-state operating model with a supporting transformation roadmap.
- Conducted an enterprise-wide process mining and AI diagnostic for a leading global retailer, using data-driven insights to prioritize action across sales operations, supply chain, and back-office functions and quantifying $620M+ in operational efficiency opportunities as the foundation for a multi-year, step-function improvement program.
- Built a Process Intelligence Center of Excellence at a global investment firm, establishing the governance structures, measurement frameworks, and continuous improvement operating mechanisms that unlocked $75M+ in realized value across 25+ enterprise processes.
- Deployed AI-enabled operating models across Contact Center Operations, IT Service Management, and Financial Crimes verticals, generating $6M to $25M in bottom-line savings by iteratively refining designs, measuring results, and scaling proven solutions across organizational boundaries.
- Deployed AI-driven document intelligence and automated 40+ internal audit controls for global banking clients, achieving 98% accuracy across 350,000+ documents and 97% efficiency gains through rigorous process redesign, structured testing, and systematic change management.
- Facilitated cross-organizational alignment across major engagements by engaging C-suite executives including CIOs, CDOs, CFOs, and COOs to establish transformation priorities and give executive updates on measurable progress.
- Built, mentored, and led a global team of 45+ AI and automation professionals, coaching talent to think critically and operate systemically while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Contributed to business development by identifying expansion opportunities and leading pursuit teams, generating a $12M+ pipeline of follow-on transformation engagements through strong delivery performance and client relationships.
Manager
KPMG LLP
New York City, USA
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Led 15+ enterprise AI and automation transformation engagements across front, middle, and back-office functions, managing multiple priorities simultaneously and delivering $7M in near-term client value with a $12M pipeline for sustained improvement.
- Designed and executed end-to-end AI & automation strategies across Quote-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Meter-to-Cash, applying structured problem solving to identify root causes, redesign workflows, and scale solutions while strengthening controls and compliance.
- Led operating model transformation programs for insurance and financial services clients, establishing KPI frameworks and operating mechanisms that translated technology implementations into measurable, sustained business outcomes.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction.
- Managed client relationships to align business objectives and expectations, fostering trust and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies, enhancing project resilience.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction.
Senior Associate
KPMG LLP
New York City, USA
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Established an RPA Bot Factory at a leading bank, applying structured process analysis and phased delivery to automate 20+ back-office workflows, achieving a 90% reduction in processing time and creating capacity equivalent to 12 FTEs.
- Delivered process optimization and technology advisory engagements across SaaS, banking, manufacturing, and healthcare, applying systems thinking to uncover root causes and implement cross-organizational improvements.
- Led project teams to enhance client service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed financial data and provided insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Developed and implemented risk management frameworks for diverse client portfolios.
Associate
KPMG LLP
New York City, USA
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Championed integration of analytics and automation tools, including Alteryx and Power BI, enabling data-driven decision-making and enhancing operational outcomes across industries.
- Established and led enterprise governance frameworks for $300M+ transformation budgets, ensuring strategic alignment, execution discipline, and effective risk mitigation across large-scale programs.
Business Analyst
Web Spiders
Kolkata, India
04.2011 - 08.2011
- Developed project proposals and pricing structures with clients, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Created software requirement documents, wireframes, and design documents for four initiatives.
Specialized in mobile and tablet applications as well as social marketing platforms. - Designed test plans and validation matrices to ensure system functionality met specified requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems/Technology, Business Process Management, and General Management, with Concentration in Entrepreneurship
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana-Champaign, IL01-2012
High School Diploma -
La Martinere For Boys
Kolkata05-2008
Skills
- Enterprise AI Transformation
- Intelligent Automation
- Process Transformation
- Process Intelligence
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Workflow redesign
- Cross-functional leadership
- Change Management
- Program Governance
- Celonis
- Signavio
- Google Cloud
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Appian
- Alteryx
- Multiple Analytics Platforms
- Structured Problem Solving
- Risk Management
- Customer Experience
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare management
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Retail management
- Energy
- State and Local Government
- Procurement process
- Quote management
- Reporting process
- Sourcing process
- HR management
- IT management
- State and Local Government
Areas Of Expertise
Structured Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, End-to-End Workflow Redesign, Continuous Improvement, Operating Model Design, Kaizen-Style Workshop Facilitation, Change Management, Program Governance, Agentic AI, AI-Enabled Operating Models, Process Intelligence (Celonis, SAP Signavio), Intelligent Automation (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism), Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot, Google Cloud, ServiceNow, Appian, Process Mining, Task Mining, Data-Driven Prioritization, KPI Design, ROI Measurement, Performance Management, Alteryx, Tableau, Splunk, Power BI, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Quote-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, Source-to-Pay, FP&A, HR-to-Retire, IT Service Management, Financial Crimes, Contact Center Operations, Financial Services, Technology, Industrial Manufacturing, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Retail and Consumer, Energy, State and Local Government, Certified Generative AI Leader
Thought Leadership And Community Impact
- Conference speaker on topics including the Future of Process Mining and AI, Process Intelligence in Financial Services, and Unlocking Hidden Value in Front Office Operations, sharing insights on enterprise-wide continuous improvement and AI-enabled transformation.
- Authored multiple thought leadership blogs on Process Intelligence, AI, and Automation across Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Retail, translating complex transformation concepts into actionable insights for enterprise leaders.
- Founder and Captain of KPMG Squash Team (9 years) and Illini Squash Club (4 years), developing 200+ players and volunteering to coach underprivileged youth in both squash and career development.
Certification
- Generative AI Leader
- Scrum Master
Timeline
Director
KPMG LLP
10.2022 - Current
Manager
KPMG LLP
10.2018 - 09.2022
Senior Associate
KPMG LLP
10.2015 - 09.2018
Associate
KPMG LLP
09.2012 - 09.2015
Business Analyst
Web Spiders
04.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems/Technology, Business Process Management, and General Management, with Concentration in Entrepreneurship
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
High School Diploma -
La Martinere For Boys