Zareer Siganporia
About Zareer Siganporia
Zareer Siganporia serves as the Senior Director of Project and Resource Management at Epiq, where he has contributed to the company's growth and operational efficiency since 2015. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and has extensive experience in IT governance and project management.
Work at Epiq
Zareer Siganporia has served as Senior Director of Project and Resource Management at Epiq since 2015. In this role, he has been instrumental in the company's growth, contributing to an increase in revenue from $400 million to over $1 billion. He has scaled the technology infrastructure from 2 US data centers to 16 global data centers and multiple cloud tenants. Siganporia has also managed burst staffing, ensuring optimal staffing levels through various staffing solutions while maintaining a portfolio of vendors and negotiating contracts.
Education and Expertise
Zareer Siganporia earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He also attended Lawrence School, Lovedale, from 1984 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in project management, technology infrastructure, and IT governance.
Background
Before joining Epiq, Siganporia worked at Systems & Methods, Inc. (SMI) as Vice President of Information Systems from 2003 to 2015. He also held the position of Design Engineer at Schlumberger from 1998 to 2002. His extensive experience in the technology sector has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead large-scale projects and manage complex IT operations.
Achievements
Siganporia has led the creation of a Technology PMO at Epiq, significantly enhancing project execution capabilities and enabling the delivery of approximately 100 projects annually. He exceeded IT synergy targets by 38% during the merger of Epiq and DTI. Additionally, he established comprehensive frameworks for IT Governance and Project Portfolio Management, improving organizational change management. He was awarded SQL Server Magazine’s first SQL Server Innovator’s Award for his innovative method in managing big data.
Cost Management and Efficiency
Siganporia successfully managed the shutdown of 15 data centers in the US and UK, resulting in over $10 million in annual savings across multiple mergers and acquisitions. His leadership in managing Technology Capex and Opex budgets has contributed to effective purchasing and spend management within Epiq.