Rakesh Kumar
About Rakesh Kumar
Rakesh Kumar serves as the Associate Director of Delivery & Program Management at Brillio in Pune, India, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having held various managerial roles at Cognizant and Capgemini, and holds an MBA in Finance from IBS Hyderabad.
Work at Brillio
Rakesh Kumar currently serves as the Associate Director of Delivery and Program Management at Brillio, a position he has held since 2023. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, he is involved in overseeing various delivery and program management initiatives. His role focuses on driving business transformations and optimizing processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Before joining Brillio, Rakesh Kumar worked at Cognizant in several roles. He served as a Consulting Manager from 2016 to 2019, where he contributed to various consulting projects. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Consultant from 2013 to 2016 in London, United Kingdom, and worked as a Consultant from 2010 to 2013 in Pune, India. His tenure at Cognizant spanned over six years.
Career at Capgemini
Rakesh Kumar's career at Capgemini included significant roles that contributed to the financial services sector. He worked as Associate Director in the Cards & Payments Practice from 2021 to 2023. Earlier, he served as Senior Manager for Global Payments from 2019 to 2021. His experience at Capgemini focused on enhancing payment solutions and driving business growth.
Educational Background
Rakesh Kumar earned his MBA in Finance from IBS Hyderabad, where he studied from 2004 to 2006. This educational foundation has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in financial services and program management.
Expertise in Financial Services
Rakesh Kumar has developed expertise in driving business and IT transformations within the financial services sector. He specializes in defining Target Operating Models in the Transaction Banking domain and is adept at creating roadmaps for customer acquisition, conversion, and retention. His experience includes leveraging a Global Delivery Model to achieve impactful results.