RISER
Kshama Sameer Pradhan
Designation
Vice President, Head of India Digital Hub for Innovation & Engineering
Company
British Petroleum
Total Years of Experience
30 Years 0 Month(s)
Location
Pune
A versatile & compassionate technology leader with proven track record in global digital transformations. 30 years of diversified experience, 12 years in Finance & 18 years in Information Technology. A Certified Coach & global trainer
A passionate person, strong believer in 'Values' & an effective executor, focused on building high performing teams by shaping & articulating a compelling vision.
Profile+ Summary
Journey of life began as an obedient daughter, sister & a sincere student. 'Caring' & 'Education' were the biggest values imbibed & 'Equality' was practiced. My life was about the choices I made, with ...
'freedom' to do what I enjoyed most & 'trust' which I believe made me responsible.
Marriage marked the beginning of a new life - emotionally & financially. How a valued partnership can help unleash potentials for both to grow! Key lessons learnt were about respecting priorities, building support systems & delegating. I learnt to believe in myself, ask for help & get ready to reciprocate.
The most divine moment was the birth of my twins. Being a working woman was tough yet satisfying. This new role taught me the fundamentals of 'participatory decision-making'. Throwing problems at kids & getting their buy-in to solutions, helped in navigating effectively & staying focused on career advancement.
As a B.Com. graduate, I had begun my professional journey with Banking. After completing ICWA & PG diploma in Computer programming, I worked with leading pharmaceutical (Glaxo, Wokhardt) & Consumer goods companies (Colgate, Diageo). I had started my career in Finance & over time moved into Leadership & Technology roles.
Currently I work with Diageo as the India head for Diageo's Technology Shared Service Operations (500+ team). Have set up a global team of 250+ technologist/developers supporting the best of breed applications like SAP, Concur, Coupa, NewGen, iPaaS, Salesforce, Anaplan, Workday. Also responsible for unlocking the value of Intelligent Automation - from discovery, POC to Bot Operations Management.
Pioneered Women-In-Technology @ Diageo to promote career progression & encourage women to re-skill & grow.
Here are some reference links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kshamapradhan/
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kshamapradhan_techiewalker-lifeatdiageo-activity-6635159394105548800-LhGO
https://www.facebook.com/kshama.pradhan
Diageo Business Services
Director - Global Applications CoE & Intelligent Automation
JAN 2018-Present
Bangalore
Passionately built Global Applications CoE with the vision to create unique capabilities & application software with a competitive advantage. Delivered productivity savings, 10% year-on-year cost effi...
Read MoreSkills acquired
New discoveries with every change
6 Years 2 Months
JAN 2018-Present
Bangalore
Every change, every growth, every new opportunity was always challenging in the beginning. For eg. Decision to move from Finance to IT after 12 years. Or from Mumbai to Bangalore to take up job at Dia...
Read MoreSkills acquired
Certified Coach: Basic Program for ACC
Coacharya - ICF Accredited Coach Training Program
JUL 2017-DEC 2017
This certificate confirms attendance at and completion of all requirements for ICF Approved Coaching Specific Training Hours (ACSTH) Program, CoacharyaTM Basic (60 hours), towards ICF ACC credential, ...
Read MoreSkills acquired
Alexion Business Services Pvt. Ltd.
Associate Director – SAP COE
AUG 2016-DEC 2017
Mumbai
As the Head of SAP Competency Centre, provide overall leadership & strategic direction. Responsible for leading SAP Functional & Technology teams & Non-SAP Financial systems support teams of 50+. Sett...
Read MoreSkills acquired
Losing your dear one - Father - far from home
0 Years 0 Months
JUN 2010-JUN 2010
NewYorkCity
When I lost my father on Newark Airport, miles away from us (his family), while he was travelling to US & my mom (73 years old then) was the only person, alone, with him.
My key learning:
– ...
Skills acquired
Having a Mentor to Lead Change
15 Years 2 Months
JAN 2009-Present
Mumbai
My mentors played a key role in shaping my life - professionally & personally (I was blessed to have one in 2009 when in Colgate, being recognised for growth). Thereafter I made a conscience effort to...
Read MoreSkills acquired
You can make a difference award
Colgate Palmolive Ltd.
NOV 2008-
Chairman's "You can make a difference award" is presented for outstanding innovation & contribution in delighting customers. It is in appreciation of the creativity shown in coming up with a new idea ...
Read MoreColgate Global Business Services Private Limited
Senior Manager, Global Information Technology
SEP 2005-AUG 2016
Mumbai
Multiple roles:
1. Head of Global IT Service Centre which I set up in India
2. India ITLT member - Key decisions for Talent grooming, for providing best in class IT services, for developing a ...
Skills acquired
CVS IT Services (I) Pvt. Ltd.
SAP FICO Consultant
OCT 2004-SEP 2005
Mumbai
Worked with CVS IT Services (I) Pvt. Ltd (a software company and a business partner with SAP Germany in implementation of SAP) as a SAP FICO Consultant.
Successfully implemented SAP end to end at ...
Skills acquired
Biostadt India Limited
Assistant Manager, Finance
SEP 2003-SEP 2004
Mumbai
Managed all Corporate Finance functions - from formation of a new company (Intercompany transaction) to finalisation, consolidation of accounts & conducting Audit.
- In charge of COSTING & MIS fun...
Skills acquired
Mom of 'twins'
24 Years 3 Months
DEC 1999-Present
Thane
When I delivered twins, balancing Work & Life was a challenge. My key learnings were:
– Build relations & strong support systems
– Forgive self – it’s okay to make mistakes
– Spe...
Skills acquired
Burroughs Wellcome (India) Limited
Assistant Manager - Costing
FEB 1996-AUG 2003
Mumbai
Role - Site Accountant & Head of the Factory Finance Department
Set up a new Factory Finance Department at Mulund Factory, leading team of 3 Officers &15 Staff.
Reporting For MIS, Budgeting & ...
Skills acquired
Managing Father's pro-longed illness
0 Years 8 Months
JAN 1996-SEP 1996
Mumbai
When my father had to undergo 2 angioplasty within 3 months, followed by an open-heart surgery, & between 4 women (me, my mother and my sisters), we managed it pretty well (household chores, night sta...
Read MoreSkills acquired
Hongkong Bank (now HSBC)
Customer Service Associate
FEB 1992-JAN 1996
Mumbai
Worked with Hong Kong Bank in the Customer Service Department. ATM cards used to be a new product then. Creating awareness on use of ATMs, sensitising customers on the PIN security, attending to custo...
Read MoreSkills acquired
Hindustan Lever Limited (now UniLever)
Cost Trainee
NOV 1991-FEB 1992
Mumbai
Worked as a Cost Trainee with Hindustan Lever Limited.
Work involved - independently handling the Accounts Department of its subsidiary Company called Indexport Limited.
Learnt basic IT skills...
Skills acquired
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