Akhilesh Das
Macquarie Park,NSW
Summary
With over 19 years of experience in project and program management, I am a transformational IT leader specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and cybersecurity initiatives. My expertise in strengthening security postures and driving operational excellence has enabled me to lead multi-million-dollar cloud and data migration projects, enhancing data protection by 30% and achieving ISO 27001 compliance.
I excel in navigating complex, multi-vendor landscapes, consistently delivering projects on time, within budget, and maintaining a 98%+ stakeholder satisfaction rate. My leadership in Agile and DevSecOps methodologies ensures continuous improvement and robust security practices, translating business objectives into scalable, secure solutions that drive growth. I am trusted by C-level executives and cross-functional teams alike, aligning technology with business strategy to deliver measurable outcomes across sectors such as Public Sector & Defence, Financial Services, and Renewable Energy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager/Program Manager
Seven Consulting
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Directed a $10m Oracle Fusion MS Azure Entra ID IAM implementation, boosting system efficiency by 25%, data protection by 30%, enhancing system efficiency by 25% and achieving ISO 27001 compliance
- Led a $5m SaaS fund registry migration with MS Dynamics 365 and Okta IAM, ensuring 100% data integrity, boosting customer data security by 25%, and increasing revenue by 20%
- Implemented IAM solutions, reducing unauthorized access by 60% and increasing data protection by 30%
- Secured 100% senior stakeholder approval for the $250m NSW Government SAP Implementation Business Transition plan
- Excelled in risk management, achieving a 90%+ success rate in mitigation across strategic domains
- Maintained over 90% staff retention while improving team integration efficiency by 20%.
Senior Project Manager/Program Manager
Atos Australia Pty. Ltd.
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Delivered $10m Pega upgrade and cloud migration, saving $5m annually and securing $20m in new business
- Managed $5m cloud solution project, achieving 2-week early go-live, cutting operating costs by 50%, and securing $5m service management contract
- Led development of $7m OutSystems-based Asset Management SaaS, generating $15m in new business
- Cultivated strong relationships, securing $800k in Change Requests and enhancing profit margins by $250k
- Directed contract negotiations, ensuring project delivery within specifications and budget constraints.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
Senior Project Manager
Amdocs
03.2013 - 05.2018
- Managed eight BSS/OSS transformation projects with budgets up to $15m, achieving a 95% solution closure rate
- Led a $5m data migration project, improving operational efficiency by 35% and reducing Opex by $10m annually
- Directed a team of 60, maintaining an 85%+ satisfaction rate and delivering 95% of projects on time and within budget
- Implemented a scoping methodology that reduced development times by 20% and boosted resource efficiency by 15%
- Enhanced project outcomes by increasing automation by 50%, resulting in a 30% reduction in project costs.
Test Manager
Amdocs
04.2010 - 03.2013
- Spearheaded OSS transformation initiatives for Telstra and Vodafone UK, managing $5m budget and leading team of 25+ specialists, resulting in 30% uplift in network performance, 25% boost in operational efficiency, 40% reduction in defects, and 98% alignment with solution requirements.
Test Lead
Amdocs
08.2008 - 03.2010
- Led testing teams for TIM Brazil and AT&T, driving OSS transformation, 3G/4G network enhancements, and operational efficiency improvements, resulting in a 10% increase in 3G coverage, 24.5% market share, 30% network reliability boost, 25% testing efficiency gain, and 40% defect reduction.
Senior Test Engineer
Amdocs
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Played a key role in Telstra, Sensis, and BT projects by developing and executing over 200 test cases, leading to a 15% faster service deployment, 20% improved system security, 30% better inventory accuracy, and a 25% reduction in process times and post-deployment issues.
Test Engineer
Tech Mahindra
04.2005 - 06.2007
- Defined and managed test procedures for Network Management systems, enhancing fault detection accuracy by 40%, improving service restoration times by 30%, and boosting system reliability by 35% through identification and rectification of 150+ critical faults across 500 test cases.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - International Business Strategy
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
India12.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
Belgaum, Karnataka06.2004
Skills
- Strategic IT & Program Management
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Cybersecurity & Risk Mitigation
- Cloud & Data Migration (AWS, Azure, Pega)
- Agile & DevSecOps Methodologies
- Digital Transformation
- ERP Implementation (MS Dynamics 365, Oracle Fusion)
- Senior Stakeholder Engagement
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Budget & Resource Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Bid Management & RFP Responses
Certification
- PMP & PRINCE2 Practitioner
- Certified Scrum Master & PMI-Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master
- SaFE Product Owner/Product Manager, Certified AI Product Manager, AWS Cloud Practitioner
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, Certified ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor
- (Pursuing) ISC 2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
Timeline
Senior Project Manager/Program Manager
Seven Consulting
05.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Project Manager/Program Manager
Atos Australia Pty. Ltd.
01.2019 - 04.2022
Senior Project Manager
Amdocs
03.2013 - 05.2018
Test Manager
Amdocs
04.2010 - 03.2013
Test Lead
Amdocs
08.2008 - 03.2010
Senior Test Engineer
Amdocs
07.2007 - 08.2008
Test Engineer
Tech Mahindra
04.2005 - 06.2007
Post Graduate Diploma - International Business Strategy
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
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