Dinesh Sawant, MBA Csm
About Dinesh Sawant, MBA Csm
Dinesh Sawant is the Vice President and Application Delivery Manager at AXA XL, where he leads a team to deliver critical business projects. He has a strong background in systems analysis and project management, with significant achievements in ERP transitions and performance improvements.
Current Role as VP, Application Delivery Manager
Dinesh Sawant currently serves as the Vice President and Application Delivery Manager at AXA XL, a division of AXA, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he manages a high-performing team comprising 10 internal and 25 external members. His leadership focuses on delivering multiple business-critical projects, ensuring that the team meets organizational goals efficiently.
Previous Experience at AXA XL
Dinesh Sawant has extensive experience at AXA XL, where he worked in various capacities. He began as a Senior Systems Analyst from 2004 to 2007, followed by a role as AVP, IT Application Manager from 2007 to 2013. During his tenure, he streamlined end-to-end IT support for the finance close process, achieving 100% on-time reporting, which contributed to operational efficiency.
Professional Background in IT Consulting
Before joining AXA XL, Dinesh Sawant worked at Tata Consultancy Services as an Associate Consultant from 2002 to 2004. He also held the position of Senior Systems Analyst at The Dannon Company from 1998 to 2002. His early career included a role as a Systems Engineer at Bluestar Infotech Pvt. Ltd from 1996 to 1998, where he gained foundational experience in IT systems.
Education and Expertise
Dinesh Sawant holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI). He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Finance from Pace University - Lubin School of Business in 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in managing complex IT projects and delivering significant business outcomes.
Key Achievements in Project Management
Dinesh Sawant has led significant projects, including an $18 million transition of an ERP data center, which involved a technology refresh and the transition of application management services. He achieved a fivefold performance improvement by deploying Exadata for Oracle EBS FAH/GL and OBIA reporting. Additionally, he has realized annual savings of $2.9 million for three consecutive years through effective ERP applications deployment and support transition.