Vikas Bansal
@vikasbansal
Accomplished digital transformation leader with 20+ years in BFSI.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished technology executive with over 20 years of global experience in delivering digital transformation and regulatory-compliant innovation for premier BFSI institutions. My expertise lies in aligning IT strategy with business goals across Retail & Investment Banking, Wealth Management, and Capital Markets. I have successfully led multi-million-dollar transformations and managed cross-border teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, including the delivery of a complete corporate banking solution for the Commercial Bank of Dubai in partnership with PwC. My leadership in digital credit card migration for Nationwide Building Society resulted in PCI-DSS compliance with zero downtime. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive business success and have a proven track record in managing complex projects that enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Manager
Xebia
Nov 2018 - Present (6 years 8 months)
Drove portfolio-wide IT transformation across BFSI and government sectors in the MEA region. Designed and delivered cloud-native, compliant fintech solutions leveraging SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
Project Manager
Birlasoft
Apr 2014 - Jul 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Led large-scale legacy modernization programs with teams of 50+ members. Managed complex Risk Management Systems for the Government of India (CBEC).
Project Manager
British Telecom
Sep 2013 - Apr 2014 (7 months)
Delivered global infrastructure upgrades across European healthcare clients. Established CMMi processes, ensuring incremental quality improvement across the infrastructure setup process.
Project Manager
Netlink
Nov 2012 - Sep 2013 (10 months)
Managed project delivery and established CMMI Level 3 processes. Focused on improving project efficiency and quality standards.
Project Lead
Infosys Ltd.
Jul 2004 - Jan 2012 (7 years 6 months)
Progressed from software engineer to lead, spanning all key roles required in the SDLC. Held client-facing roles in the UK and Switzerland, leading development to management transitions on major BFSI accounts.
Network Engineer
Sify Ltd.
Jul 2003 - Jul 2004 (1 year)
Ensured high availability and operational efficiency of backend network infrastructure for enterprise clients. Contributed to secure and resilient internet services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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LLB, Law
Completed a Bachelor of Laws degree. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices.
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B.E., Electronics & Communication
Obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree with a specialization in Electronics & Communication. The curriculum covered fundamental concepts and advanced topics in electronics and communication engineering.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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