Kesavan Venugopal Chandrasekar, Pmp®
About Kesavan Venugopal Chandrasekar, Pmp®
Kesavan Venugopal Chandrasekar is a Program E2E Lead at CIBC with over 15 years of experience in banking platform redesigns and digital transformation projects.
Current Position at CIBC
Kesavan Venugopal Chandrasekar currently serves as the Program E2E Lead at CIBC. He has been in this role since 2021, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing end-to-end program delivery, including project planning, execution, and monitoring. His role requires a deep understanding of banking platforms and systems to ensure successful implementation and integration of new technologies.
Past Experience at Capco
Prior to his current role at CIBC, Kesavan worked at Capco as a Senior Consultant. His tenure at Capco, from 2020 to 2021, lasted 7 months and was also based in Toronto. In this role, he was involved in consulting services for the financial sector, focusing on digital transformation projects, including mobile payments and loyalty programs.
Role at TD as Senior Consultant
Kesavan held the position of Senior Consultant at TD from 2019 to 2020, a one-year engagement in Toronto. During his time at TD, he contributed to several key projects, applying his expertise in QA methodologies, business analysis, and software development life cycles. His work involved collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project requirements were met effectively and efficiently.
Long-Term Employment at Capgemini
Kesavan spent seven years at Capgemini, from 2012 to 2019, where he rose to the position of Senior Consultant and Program QA Manager. Located in Toronto, his responsibilities included managing large-scale QA programs, implementing effective testing strategies, and ensuring project deliverables met the highest quality standards. He also played a key role in program management, handling budgets and coordinating teams of up to 40 associates across multiple locations.
Educational Background
Kesavan holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Madras, which he achieved from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, he earned a BSc in Chemistry from AM Jain College - University of Madras, completed between 2003 and 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both scientific and financial disciplines, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of business and technology.