Vivek D.
Senior Portfolio & Program Management Vice President
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Vivek D. serves as Vice President, Portfolio & Program Management at Citi, bringing over 20 years of experience spanning global delivery management, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics. At Citi, Vivek manages complex multi-market portfolios, executing large initiatives such as the India Divestiture Program, APIM to Apigee migration, 8-digit BIN upgrade across APAC, and various APIM compliance projects within cards, payments, and open banking. Previously, at Cognizant Technology Solutions, he led cloud migration programs leveraging AWS, modernized supply chain operations for PepsiCo Belgium via SAP, and coordinated large-scale Java-based system upgrades for Toyota Motors USA. Earlier roles included leading major product deliveries for NHS Hospitals UK and managing offshore transitions in the healthcare software domain. Vivek is a certified PMP and Scrum Master, proficient in project management methodologies, DevOps tools (Jenkins, GIT), and stakeholder management across global business contexts.
Experience
Vice President
CITI · 2021 — PresentOversaw the Build the Bank & Run the Bank portfolio for Poland Programs, managing applications related to Equities, Bonds, Structured Notes, Commodities, and Forex. Directed the migration of APIM to Apigee for open banking compliance while engaging with external vendors on BLIK and OnePay payment integration projects. Successfully managed the BIN Upgrade for Credit and Debit Cards across APAC markets, coordinating efforts with MasterCard and Visa. Led the India Divestiture Program for Cards and Payments, including data migration, Stop Sale Services, and application decommissioning across multiple markets. Delivered comprehensive reports on portfolio and program status to senior leadership, ensuring visibility on risk mitigation strategies and financial performance. Guided cross-functional teams to align business objectives and execute complex programs across global markets.Senior Manager - Projects
Cognizant Technology Solutions · 2014 — 2021Directed the Cloud Assessment Program for PON Holdings BV and Pacific Electric, creating a detailed migration roadmap to AWS Cloud. Managed a team of over 35 members to execute the upgrade of Toyota Order Management Systems, transitioning legacy modules to Java. Collaborated with DevOps teams to enhance CI/CD practices using Jenkins, Maven, and Git to improve delivery timelines. Led the integration of nodal warehouses into Primary Warehouses for PepsiCo Belgium using SAP, optimizing inventory management processes. Maintained oversight of Manufacturing and Logistics accounts, ensuring consistent achievement of revenue targets throughout various engagements and services.Senior Professional-Application Delivery
Computer Science Corporation, CSC · 2006 — 2014Managed a 60-member team in the development of the Lorenzo product for NHS Hospitals UK, implementing projects across Patient Administration and Clinical Systems modules utilizing .NET and SQL Server. Oversaw code branch management and continuous build processes to meet project requirements. Supported the recruitment and onboarding of new team members to maintain team capability aligned with project needs.Sr. Systems Analyst
iSOFT R&D Pvt. Ltd. · 2002 — 2006Led the transition of Design, Development, and Testing activities for the Pharmacy product iPharmacy from Melbourne to Chennai, ensuring uninterrupted delivery. Supervised maintenance releases and enhancements for iPharmacy across Queensland Health and Victoria Hospitals, prioritizing team operations to maintain quality standards and meet delivery deadlines.Programmer
Ecotech Software Pvt. Ltd. · 1999 — 2002Designed, developed, and debugged application programs to meet specific business needs, identifying and resolving source code issues to ensure application stability.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- MBAAlagappa University · — — 1999
- Bachelor of EngineeringUniversity of Madras · — — 1997