Jiten Taluja (Psm, Prince2)
About Jiten Taluja (Psm, Prince2)
Jiten Taluja is a Practice Manager in Technology at Afterpay, with extensive experience in project management and software development. He has held various roles at NTT Data and Kamco, and possesses multiple professional certifications.
Current Role at Afterpay
Jiten Taluja serves as the Practice Manager - Technology at Afterpay, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technology practices and ensuring effective project management within the organization. His tenure at Afterpay spans over ten years, during which he has contributed to various technology initiatives and improvements.
Previous Experience at NTT Data
Jiten Taluja worked at NTT Data in multiple capacities from 2003 to 2010. Initially, he served as a Technical/Team Lead in Development and Testing for two years in India. He then transitioned to Project Manager roles in Software Development, Testing, and Release, first for one year and later for three years in the Phoenix, Arizona Area. His responsibilities included project management and architectural design.
Experience at Kamco
From 2010 to 2014, Jiten Taluja was employed at Kamco as a Program Manager for Software Development, Testing, and Release. This role was based in the Melbourne Area, Australia, where he managed software projects and ensured successful delivery within the established timelines and quality standards.
Educational Background
Jiten Taluja studied at the Open University of British Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Systems from 1996 to 2000. He also attended Aligarh Muslim University, obtaining a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from 1987 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and project management.
Certifications and Expertise
Jiten Taluja holds several professional certifications, including Professional Scrum Master, Prince2 Practitioner, and enterprise architect (SCEA). He is also a certified test professional (ISTQB). His expertise includes managing customer relationships in multi-vendor environments, project planning, and team management, where he has led teams of over 50 individuals across various projects.