Ambica Padmanabhan
About Ambica Padmanabhan
Ambica Padmanabhan is a Delivery Manager at Alight Solutions in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in project and delivery management.
Current Role at Alight Solutions
Ambica Padmanabhan currently serves as a Delivery Manager at Alight Solutions in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Since joining the company in 2017, Ambica has been instrumental in overseeing delivery operations, ensuring projects meet deadlines and client specifications. Leveraging her extensive experience in project and delivery management, she contributes significantly to the organization's success.
Previous Experience at Hexaware Technologies
Ambica Padmanabhan has held multiple key roles at Hexaware Technologies over the span of more than a decade. From 2013 to 2017, she worked as a Senior Project Manager. Prior to that, she undertook several roles, including Project Manager for Aon Hewitt PeopleSoft Reimplementation, Customization Lead for Aon Hewitt HIG Implementation, Implementation Manager for ELM, and Conversion Lead during the Thomson-Reuters merger. Her tenure at Hexaware also saw her in roles such as Transition Lead and Queue Manager for Aon Hewitt ASM, and Systems Analyst and Team Lead for Aon Hewitt Prudential Support.
Career Start at DSRC
Ambica Padmanabhan commenced her career as a Software Developer at DSRC, where she worked from 1995 to 2001. During her six years at DSRC, she developed foundational skills in software development and gained valuable experience that would shape her future roles in systems analysis and project management.
Educational Background
Ambica Padmanabhan achieved her Master’s degree from Bharathidasan University Constituent College, Lalgudi, completing the program from 2000 to 2002. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in technical and managerial aspects, supporting her extensive career in the IT industry.
Key Projects and Contributions
Throughout her career, Ambica Padmanabhan has played significant roles in various high-profile projects. At Hexaware Technologies, she was pivotal in the successful reimplementation of PeopleSoft for Aon Hewitt and managed the customization and implementation of the HIG project. She also led the conversion efforts during the Thomson-Reuters merger and oversaw the transition and queue management for Aon Hewitt's ASM project in Chicago. Her leadership and project management skills have consistently driven project success across different regions.