Vinod Galani
Pleasanton,CA
Summary
Visionary leader with a proven track record in revitalizing global digital practices, driving strategic growth, and optimizing operational efficiency through cross-functional collaboration and innovative solutions. Expertise lies in building high-performing global services and product teams that consistently deliver mission-critical results, outperform industry benchmarks, and adapt to evolving business needs. Known for fostering collaboration, executing measurable outcomes, and leveraging strategic planning to position organizations for sustained success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Product Strategy and Operations Executive
J.P Morgan Chase
01.2021 - Current
- Directed digital product strategy and operations for the Commercial Banking portfolio, aligning innovation with business objectives to drive portfolio growth.
- Developed a comprehensive commercialization and market management framework, integrating Pre-Sales, Go-to-Market (GTM), Client Operations, and Customer Success to optimize end-to-end performance.
- Created and oversaw three-year internal and external product roadmaps, ensuring strategic alignment and timely delivery of key milestones.
- Spearheaded the training and deployment of an AI-powered LLM suite, enhancing efficiency and streamlining repeatable product operation tasks by optimizing workflows.
VP - Digital Transformation and APAC Lead
GE Digital
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Drove Global Digital Transformation for GE Digital’s flagship IIoT solutions—including APM, Smart Signal (Power & O&G), and Digital Plant Applications (MES, CSense, Cimplicity, HMI/SCADA, iFix, Historian)—aligning product strategy with industrial innovation and market demands.
- Turned Around APAC Profitability by overhauling regional P&L through strategic business planning and operational optimization, reversing service margins from -19% to +28% in 14 months.
- Secured High-Impact Contracts via strategic negotiations, balancing risk mitigation with profitability to deliver $50M+ revenue growth while scaling sustainable business practices.
VP - Information and Analytics Strategy Services
Accenture Digital
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Spearheaded Information and Analytics Strategy for Accenture’s Resources sector (Utilities, Mining, Energy, Chemicals), designing a lean service offering that positioned the firm as a strategic analytics partner and generated a 30M–30M–100M pipeline over three years.
- Drove end-to-end digital transformation by creating a scalable playbook for clients’ data-to-outcome journeys, encompassing strategy, IoT, advanced analytics, and governance, while leading value-driven initiatives from initial engagement to measurable results.
- Built and led cross-functional teams to deliver business-focused solutions (data management, AI-driven insights, capability development) and partnered with technology groups to align innovation with operational and strategic priorities.
VP - Professional Services and Managed Services
Accenture Technology
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Directed the expansion of Accenture’s Global Delivery Network, enhancing competitiveness in Application Implementation Services and Managed Services for Utilities, Oil & Gas, and Mining, while managing $250M in multi-year global account engagements.
- Boosted differentiation and efficiency in Application Outsourcing and Systems Integration by leveraging low-cost locations, intelligent tools, and a 20% cost reduction, aligning the network with Operating Group growth goals.
- Fostered a "selling while delivering" culture through targeted training and mentoring, while negotiating SLAs for application support and driving growth via upselling capacity services in key accounts.
IT PMO Lead at Pacific Gas & Electric's Office of the CIO
Accenture Consulting
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Established IT Project Management COE and PMO: Led the creation of PG&E’s IT Applications Project Management Services Center of Excellence (COE) and IT PMO, standardizing practices, policies, and metrics to ensure consistent, high-quality project delivery aligned with business goals.
- Directed Portfolio and Team Leadership: Oversaw a team of project managers, managing a portfolio of 4 enterprise programs ($120-150M each), 47 mid-tier programs ($10-90M), and over 250 smaller projects (<$10M), while driving stakeholder engagement, progress reviews, and resource optimization.
- Enhanced Capability and Performance: Delivered repeatable processes, performance analytics, and skill development through mentorship and training, enabling on-time, on-budget execution and informed decision-making across the project lifecycle.
Director - ERP Practice
MW2 Consulting
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Creating and managing an ERP implementation services practice for a silicon valley boutique consulting company
- Responsible for P&L and managing tech clients like HP, 3M and Cadence design systems
- Remote Implementation Services - CoE - Cost-to-Serve - ERP Capability Development Program Management Office - CoE - Implementation Services
- ERP Practice Management - Partner/Vendor Management - P&L Management
- Building a SAP Consulting Practice from ground-up - Talent Acquisition, Go-to-Market Strategy, P&L responsibility and managing major accounts like HP & 3M
- Responsible for sourcing and low-cost location delivery services for the company
Director - Application Management Services (AMS)
Intelligroup
01.2001 - 01.2004
- This role also required conducting application landscape assessments to design and develop an Application Management & Support outsourcing solution for the customer
- This included scoping exercises for strategic customers to help them understand the pros and cons of Application outsourcing and establishing a long-term plan with tangible ROI metrics for potential customers adopting the Outsourced Model
- Working with key customers such as, Cadence Design Systems, Network Associates (NAI), 3Com, Allergan, Exxon Mobil, Varian Medical Systems, Hitachi Semi-conductors and others, in helping them develop business case to move to an Application Managed model utilizing the benefits of Offshore Application Services
- Leading a team focused on implementing customer focused ERP solutions, providing mentoring and advisory services to customers, managing SAP delivery and inside sales for strategic customers
- Engagement Manager for SAP Upgrade - Project for Cadence Design Systems included the sales and distribution, finance, logistics, materials purchasing & inventory and revenue recognition modules (IS-SW)
Technical Delivery Director
Intelligroup
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Technical Delivery Director for the company's New Zealand operations
- This required effective coordination with the offshore operations of the company and the various client sites in NZ and their offshore counterparts
- I was also responsible for the delivery of multiple projects, preparing Technical Plans and actively lead technical Pre-Sales activity and managing a P&L of $10M
- Packaging technical services solutions based on the previously successful implementations, monitoring the performance of the practice delivery team, conducting team member appraisals and planning their career development within the organization, and complete responsibility for technical delivery and QA in the country
- Working with key customers in the country such as Telecom New Zealand, Carter Holt Harvey (CHH), Fletcher Challenge Forests (FCF), Mighty River Power (Mercury Energy)
Director - Offshore Software Delivery Services
Intelligroup
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Responsible for setting up and maintaining Intelligroup's offshore/remote software delivery operations in Hyderabad, India
- This was a massive effort of creating business plans and laying out policies for the entire Offshore operations that provided delivery and support services to customers based in the US, UK, Japan, Australia and New Zealand
Various Roles
Intelligroup
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Performing various roles from business analysis, programming and technical analysis for various engagements in the US for clients - HP, GTECH, Merisel, S&P, J&J
Education
Master of Business Administration - International Business
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CAPost Graduate Diploma - Computer Application Programming
Bureau of Information Technology Studies
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration & Accounting
University of Bombay
Skills
- Effective Strategic Leadership
- Expertise in Business Integration
- Digital Innovation/Transformation Leadership
- AI Strategy Consultant
- Cost Efficiency Strategies
- Operational Efficiency Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Established a $50M Digital Transformation Advisory portfolio within its first year and transformed APAC’s digital services P&L from a -19% to a +28% margin over two years.
- Drove an 18% increase in new contract revenue by pioneering value-based agreements tied to shared performance outcomes while expanding global delivery teams in Asia from 200 to 800.
- Reduced operational costs by 18% while scaling global delivery capabilities out of APAC, enhancing efficiency, and aligning growth with strategic market demands.
Timeline
Digital Product Strategy and Operations Executive
J.P Morgan Chase
01.2021 - Current
VP - Digital Transformation and APAC Lead
GE Digital
01.2017 - 01.2021
VP - Information and Analytics Strategy Services
Accenture Digital
01.2015 - 01.2017
VP - Professional Services and Managed Services
Accenture Technology
01.2011 - 01.2015
IT PMO Lead at Pacific Gas & Electric's Office of the CIO
Accenture Consulting
01.2006 - 01.2011
Director - ERP Practice
MW2 Consulting
01.2004 - 01.2006
Director - Application Management Services (AMS)
Intelligroup
01.2001 - 01.2004
Technical Delivery Director
Intelligroup
01.1998 - 01.2001
Director - Offshore Software Delivery Services
Intelligroup
01.1997 - 01.1998
Various Roles
Intelligroup
01.1994 - 01.1997
Master of Business Administration - International Business
Pepperdine University
Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Application Programming
Bureau of Information Technology Studies
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration & Accounting
University of Bombay
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