Program and Project Management Data Science Budget & Resource, etc.

Anuj Gaurav

Profile

Results-driven Director with experience in SAFe Agile, digital transformation, advanced data solutions (Data Science, ML, Data Warehousing, BI), and SaaS product management (CGI Trade360). Skilled at leading global modernization projects and product development—consistently delivering on time, in scope, and on budget—while aligning data- driven insights with strategic goals to boost efficiency and ROI. I hold an MBA in Information Systems and has a proven track record of uniting cross-functional teams to drive sustainable growth.

Key Competencies

SAFe Agile, Solution Train and Release Train Engineering (STE/RTE)

Program and Project Management (PMP, Agile, Scrum)

Data Integration and Data Mapping

Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence

Data Science and Machine Learning

Digital Transformation and Modernization

Stakeholder Management and Business Alignment

Budget and Resource Optimization

Risk Management and Governance

Lean Portfolio and Value Stream Management

Key Achievements

Oversaw Large-Scale Solution and Release Management (Onshore-Offshore delivery management): Led multiple work streams and two major releases annually (300,000 effort hours each) for 23+ clients, guiding 200–250 globally distributed team members across 2 Agile Release Trains. I, with the support of Agile Coaches, led the agile transformation from waterfall for over 250 engineering team members. Achieved 10–15% cost savings by implementing SAFe governance, risk management frameworks, and streamlined resource allocation.

Program Governance and Financial Health Oversight: Led budgeting for large releases and managed monthly health checks across financials, risks, quality, client relationships, and team performance, ensuring visibility and alignment.

Drove Stakeholder Alignment and Agile Transformation: Facilitated Pre-PI and PI Planning, championed operational excellence through process improvements, and maintained continuous engagement with global banks, product managers, and system architects—ensuring on-time, in-scope deliveries and compliance with best practices.

Reduced Data Processing Times: Achieved up to 40% faster runtimes in large-scale COBOL-to- Informatica migrations.

Increased Efficiency and ROI: Delivered BI solutions that cut reporting errors by 25%, improved operational efficiency by 20–30%, and consistently reduced operational costs.

Cross-functional collaborations: Worked with diverse teams (IT, Sales, Marketing) to align BI initiatives with organizational goals, driving higher user adoption and 40% more cross-departmental utilization.

Scalable Data Platforms: Led the development of robust data warehouses and data marts, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and compliance for global enterprises.

Professional Experiences

CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. – (09/20/2019 to 03/21/2025)

Role: Director, Consulting Delivery

Drove End-to-End SaaS Delivery: Co-led the engineering of CGI Trade360 for 23+ global banks, enabling unified trade finance services (traditional trade, payables, receivables, and cash management) on a single platform.

Scaled Agile Program Management and Agile Championing: Oversaw two major releases annually (~300,000 effort hours each) across 2 Agile Release Trains within SAFe, directing 200–250 globally distributed team members and achieving 10–15% cost savings year-over-year.

Boosted Operational Efficiency, Platform Resilience & ROI: Implemented automation, AI-powered insights, and observability telemetry, and risk mitigation measures that increased operational efficiency by 50%, improved transaction processing by 30%, and reduced operational staff costs by 60%.

Streamlined Stakeholder Engagement & Governance: Partnered with business and IT leaders to align product backlogs with strategic goals, facilitated PI Planning, governance meetings, and Agile enablement as an Agile Champion, and ensured continuous compliance through risk management frameworks.

Continuous Improvement: Optimized project execution, resource allocation, and budget strategies; conducted “inspect & adapt” workshops; and fostered cross-team collaboration to enhance scalability, agile maturity, and client satisfaction

Apptad Inc. – 06/02/2017- 02/14/2018

Role: Manager-Business Intelligence and Analytics

Established a Robust BI Strategy: Aligned the BI division’s vision with corporate objectives, ensuring accurate ETL logic, dimensional modeling, and data governance—resulting in a measurable increase in data reliability and a 25% reduction in reporting errors.

Optimized Data Warehousing & Analytics: Spearheaded the creation of a scalable data warehouse and predictive analytics solutions, cutting analysis time by up to 30% and uncovering new growth opportunities.

Delivered Actionable Insights: Built advanced analytical models, dashboards, and reports that helped stakeholders and clients make data-driven decisions—leading to a 20% boost in operational efficiency.

Cross-functional & Client Collaboration: Partnered with IT, Sales, and Marketing to implement BI solutions, streamline reporting, and drive user adoption—achieving a 40% increase in cross-departmental utilization of analytics tools.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Hired, trained, and mentored a high-performing BI team; refined processes through rigorous testing protocols; and managed project budgets—ultimately reducing operational costs by 15% and enhancing ROI on BI investments.

Zensar Technologies – 10/23/2013- 02/06/2014

Role: Technical Specialist/Tech Lead

Led End-to-End DataMart Development: Directed cross-functional teams to build an Informatica-based DataMart for Pernod Ricard, enabling real-time sales visibility across multiple regions and empowering proactive promotions and inventory management decisions.

Streamlined Project Execution & ETL Best Practices: Coordinated with stakeholders to define project scope, manage detailed timelines, and allocate resources effectively. Oversaw ETL design, development, and documentation, ensuring maintainable, scalable workflows that met business needs.

Fostered Team Growth & Quality Assurance: Mentored team members, enforced knowledge-sharing sessions, and addressed project risks promptly. Supervised test plans, production monitoring, and issue resolution to deliver error-free, efficient data processes.

Mannara Technologies Pvt. Ltd. – 05/07/2013 to 08/07/2013

Role: Senior Software Engineer

Developed & Optimized ETL Solutions: Built complex Informatica mappings, wrote advanced Oracle SQL queries, and performed targeted performance tuning, resulting in faster data loads and improved overall data integration efficiency.

Ensured Quality & Knowledge Transfer: Documented ETL processes, mappings, and workflows to maintain clarity and standards while training fresh graduates in Informatica, ensuring consistent data quality and a skilled workforce.

Cognizant Technology Solutions (Previously known as Cognizant Softvision and Software Paradigm Infotech) — 03/2012 to 01/2013

Role: Senior Programmer Analyst/Team Lead

Spearheaded COBOL-to-Informatica Modernization: Led the end-to-end transition from legacy scripts to a unified data warehouse, cutting runtimes by 40% and ensuring minimal disruption to Hudson’s Bay operations.

Optimized ETL Workflows & Project Delivery: Defined project scope, created timelines, and assigned tasks to cross-functional teams. Implemented performance-tuning best practices and oversaw testing to maintain high data quality and scalability.

Enhanced Team Capability & Documentation: Trained ETL developers on emerging Informatica features, maintained up-to-date documentation throughout the project lifecycle, and collaborated with infrastructure

teams for smooth deployment and issue resolution. Also coordinated with managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to define project scope and requirements.

Zensar Technologies – 03/29/2011 to 11/15/2011

Role: Senior Software Engineer/Team Lead

Streamlined PL/SQL-to-Informatica transformation: Directed end-to-end modernization for Cisco, reducing ETL runtimes by 30% and ensuring on-time deliverables through proactive cost, schedule, and risk management.

Optimized ETL Workflows & Documentation: Developed complex mappings, SQL queries, and design/ETL documents for seamless OLTP-to-data warehouse integration, leveraging Mercury Quality Center for thorough testing.

Collaborative Leadership & Deployment: Led weekly client meetings, tracked project health, assigned tasks to team members, and utilized Dollar Universe, PVCS, and Kintana for scheduling, version control, and code deployment.

Ezone Solutions – 06/20/2005 to 03/25/2011

Role: Senior Software Engineer

Delivered End-to-End DWH & BI Solutions: Gathered business requirements, collaborated with data modelers, and developed Informatica PowerCenter workflows to integrate data from diverse sources (DBs, flat files, XML). Ensured real-time and historical reporting accuracy by implementing robust data validation, SCD (1 & 2), and standardized naming conventions.

Optimized ETL & Reduced Downtime: Drove performance tuning and custom error-handling strategies, cutting downtime by 25% and boosting data processing efficiency by 30%. Streamlined job scheduling and rigorously tested workflows, enabling reliable, high-performance ETL operations.

Cross-functional collaboration & Compliance: Partnered with DBAs, QA teams, and business analysts to maintain regulatory requirements and operational excellence. Produced comprehensive documentation, supported production issues, and trained new team members, ensuring a seamless transition to production and ongoing system integrity.

Research and Publications

Duan C.J. (Chaojie) & Anuj Gaurav, 2021. “Exposing model bias in machine learning revisiting the boy who cried wolf in the context of phishing detection,” Journal of Business Analytics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 4(2), pages 171-178, July.

Education

Master of Business Administration (Information Systems) from Troy University in Troy, Alabama

Training and Certifications

Certification: Academy Accreditation – Generative AI Fundamentals, Databricks Issued: May 2025 Expires: May 2027 Credential ID: 144731571

Certification: Professional Scrum Master 1

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