Venkata Phani Viswanadha
San Francisco Bay Area,CA
Summary
Accomplished professional with outstanding communication skills, specializes in Mergers and Acquisitions Integration, Finance systems integration, and Business Transformation. Proficient in converting complex requirements into actionable solutions. Demonstrated capability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in dynamic environments. Known for a proactive approach in identifying and resolving issues, with an emphasis on optimizing processes and supporting team goals. Expert in leading cross-functional teams to enhance business processes, resulting in significant efficiency improvements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Systems Manager / Solution Architect
Visa Inc
09.2021 - Current
- Part of Finance Systems Strategy group working with Business stakeholders and Core Development team to develop balanced global standard processes and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
- Led the Mergers and Acquisitions Integration working on integrating Acquired business into Visa's global financial suite
- Ensure business requirements are comprehensive, clear and documented, and existing or proposed solutions meet company standards
Senior Consultant /Business Architect
Cisco Systems Inc
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Part of the Financial Transformation Office (FTO) architectural group
- Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to ensure delivered solutions brought business value.
- Interact with Stakeholders on a regular basis to identify opportunities to optimize the business
- Conduct Discovery workshop sessions with Business/Operations stakeholders
- Manage Low/Mid-level projects from initiation to completion
- Prepare Project Plans, maintain cadence with Stakeholders, Technical team and report metrics to management
Sr Business Systems Analyst
MUFG
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Led the initiative as Functional SME for Oracle EBS implementation for MUFG Canada
- Gathered Business requirement and performed Fit/Gap analysis
- Scheduled and coordinated Conference Room Pilots (CRP) and training sessions
- Led internal and external deployment meetings with cross functions to review the status and implement changes as necessary to ensure timely project completion
Business Analyst
Cisco Systems Inc
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Worked in the Decision Capability Transformation (DCT) team in their Small Functional Enhancements (SFE) program
- Served as a liaison between business and IT team to analyze, design and validate businesssolutions supporting the project objectives
- Managed monthly releases and minor enhancements across finance function
IT Analyst
Cisco Systems Inc
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Was part of Country Enablement team, configuring Oracle EBS R12 for multiple initiatives
- Configured GL, AP, PO, FA, i-Expenses, i-Procurement and Cash Management modules
- Performed QA testing and supported UAT cycle
- Implemented Employee Procurement Card and travel card for Cisco subsidiaries.
Education
Bachelors - Technology
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Masters - Science
Texas A&M University
01-2011
Skills
- Business Analysis
- Requirement Analysis
- Solution Architecture
- Finance Transformation
- Mergers and Acquisitions Integration
- Oracle E-Business Suite
- Business Process Improvement
- Project Management
Certification
Project Management Professional PMI October 2021
Timeline
Finance Systems Manager / Solution Architect
Visa Inc
09.2021 - Current
Senior Consultant /Business Architect
Cisco Systems Inc
02.2019 - 09.2021
Sr Business Systems Analyst
MUFG
10.2017 - 02.2019
Business Analyst
Cisco Systems Inc
05.2015 - 10.2017
IT Analyst
Cisco Systems Inc
01.2011 - 04.2015
Bachelors - Technology
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Masters - Science
Texas A&M University
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