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SANDEEPAN DEY

Toronto,ON

Summary

Results-driven and strategic Technology Leader with a proven track record of successfully leading and implementing several high value initiatives. Adept at aligning technology solutions with business goals to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and enhance overall organizational performance. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and leveraging emerging technologies to create scalable and sustainable software solutions. Proven Expertise in implementing and scaling agile methodologies, driving organizational change. Adept at creating high-performing, cross-functional teams and optimizing delivery processes to achieve business objectives efficiently.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Express Scripts Canada
06.2022 - 11.2023
    • Cultivated partnerships between engineering, product and business personnel to create holistically designed final products.
    • Provided regular feedback to both junior engineers and senior leadership on individual performance metrics and observations.
    • Mentored and managed 3 Software Engineering Managers and 10 cross-functional Scrum Teams.
    • Led development on 6-7 simultaneous initiatives/projects, multi-tasking across several deliverables while remaining in direct control of development paths.
    • Allied with other engineering leaders to plan, manage and coordinate teams around reaching prescribed development milestones.
    • Directly interacted with high-level customers to verify satisfaction and integrate feedback on in-process development projects.
    • Drove high-level strategic planning of development efforts across multiple projects to optimize resource utilization and shorten development times.
    • Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to Organization's Technical Roadmap.

Delivery Manager-Senior Advisor

Express Scripts Canada
09.2020 - 05.2022
    • Implemented two significant Projects exceeding $20 million that helped improve organization's market share in Canada.
    • Spearheaded the implementation of Agile and SAFe methodologies, resulting in a 20% increase in project efficiency.
    • Facilitated budgeting exercise across several portfolios using LEAN Portfolio management techniques cutting down on 10% of budget planning time.
    • Successfully managed cross-functional teams, comprising developers, QA engineers, and business analysts to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
    • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring clear communication and expectations.
    • Implemented risk management strategies, resulting in a 15% reduction in project-related risks and issues.
    • Oversaw the successful completion of multiple projects, including system upgrades, migrations, new client onboarding and software development initiatives.

Software Engineering Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions
03.2018 - 08.2020
    • Spearheaded client's digital transformation strategy, leading a team of over 50 engineers through the successful implementation of modern technologies and agile methodologies.
    • Developed and executed a roadmap for transitioning legacy systems to a more modern framework , resulting in a 20 % increase in system efficiency and a 10 % reduction in operational costs.
    • Collaborated with key stakeholders to define and prioritize business requirements, ensuring alignment with overall corporate objectives and strategy.
    • Led the adoption of DevOps practices, enhancing collaboration between development and operations teams and accelerating the software delivery pipeline by 30%.
    • Fostered a culture of innovation within the team, encouraging the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
    • Facilitated regular training sessions for team members on the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices to promote continuous learning and skill development.

Senior Consultant-Agile Program Lead

Cognizant Business Consulting
06.2014 - 02.2018
    • Led and managed multiple large-scale agile and SAFe transformations for clients, overseeing the end-to-end delivery of programs and ensuring alignment with business goals.
    • Collaborated with executive leadership and key stakeholders to define transformation roadmaps, establish clear objectives, and develop strategies for successful adoption of agile principles.
    • Served as a SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), responsible for facilitating program-level ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring the overall health and success of agile release trains.
    • Implemented and customized the SAFe framework to meet the unique needs of each client, providing tailored solutions for portfolio management, program execution, and team-level practices.
    • Conducted SAFe training sessions for leadership, teams, and stakeholders, promoting a common understanding of agile principles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
    • Established metrics and KPIs to track the progress of agile transformations, regularly reporting results to leadership and making data-driven recommendations for improvement.
    • Coached and mentored teams and individuals at all levels of the organization, fostering a mindset of continuous learning and adaptation.

Scrum Master

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
11.2012 - 05.2014
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
  • Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.

Associate-Developer

Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd
12.2011 - 11.2012
  • Spearheaded the development and modernization of legacy Mainframe applications, successfully integrating Java technologies to enhance system efficiency and user experience.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements and design solutions that bridge the gap between Mainframe and modern architectures.
  • Implemented agile development methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions for critical business functions.
  • Played a key role in the migration of legacy data to modern databases, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.
  • Conducted code reviews, mentored junior developers, and provided technical guidance to enhance team skills.

Systems Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
11.2007 - 11.2011
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze and understand business requirements for mainframe applications.
  • Developed and maintained COBOL programs to process and manipulate data efficiently.
  • Created and optimized JCL scripts for batch processing, ensuring timely and accurate execution of jobs.
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained CICS transactions to support online transaction processing.
  • Utilized DB2 and IMS Database for data storage, retrieval, and manipulation in mainframe applications.
  • Conducted performance tuning to improve the efficiency of mainframe programs and optimize resource utilization.
  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting for production issues, ensuring minimal downtime.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering

West Bengal University of Technology
India
07.2007

Skills

  • Scope Definition
  • Agile Framework
  • Infrastructure Planning
  • Project Lifecycle Management
  • Program Leadership
  • Staff Hiring
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budgeting and Resource Management
  • Team Management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Vendor Management

Accomplishments

  • Led the IT delivery of onboarding of a large Group Benefit client that resulted in organization's leap to be the market leader in Pharmacy Benefit Management space in Canada.


  • Led the pre-implementation project worth greater than $10 million to retain a large Government of Canada client . Project included modernizing IT infrastructure,transformation from legacy to modern framework as well adoption of Agile practices
  • Part of the Agile Transformation team for the enterprise wide Agile adoption of a Fortune 50 company.
  • Part of the IT implementation team to onboard a large US Government client.

Certification

Certified SAFe® 5 Program Consultant

Certified Scrum Professional®-ScrumMaster

Certified Scrum Professional®-Product Owner

Timeline

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Express Scripts Canada
06.2022 - 11.2023

Delivery Manager-Senior Advisor

Express Scripts Canada
09.2020 - 05.2022

Software Engineering Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions
03.2018 - 08.2020

Senior Consultant-Agile Program Lead

Cognizant Business Consulting
06.2014 - 02.2018

Scrum Master

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
11.2012 - 05.2014

Associate-Developer

Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd
12.2011 - 11.2012

Systems Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
11.2007 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering

West Bengal University of Technology

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