Abhijit Thakur
About Abhijit Thakur
Abhijit Thakur is a Director at General Atlantic, with over 21 years of experience in the IT sector. He has held various leadership roles in prominent companies, including Tata Consultancy Services, McCann Worldgroup, and JLT Group, and has a strong background in program management and delivery functions.
Current Role at General Atlantic
Abhijit Thakur has served as a Director at General Atlantic since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and managing key projects within the organization. His experience in program management and delivery functions contributes to the effectiveness of the team and the achievement of organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Tata Consultancy Services
Abhijit Thakur worked at Tata Consultancy Services as a Project Lead from 2003 to 2011. During his eight years in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, he managed large project teams and focused on delivering high-quality results that met or exceeded timeline and budgetary targets. His leadership in this role helped establish a strong foundation for his career in IT.
Professional Background at JLT Group and McCann Worldgroup
Thakur held the position of Test Manager at JLT Group from 2011 to 2015 in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Following this, he worked as QA Head at McCann Worldgroup from 2015 to 2018 in New York, New York, United States. His roles in these organizations involved managing quality assurance processes and ensuring project deliverables met established standards.
Education and Specialization
Abhijit Thakur holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Automobile & Thermal Engineering from VJTI, Mumbai University, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education in finance at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning from 2009 to 2011. His academic background supports his extensive experience in the IT domain and project management.
Career Progression and Experience
With over 21 years of extensive experience in the IT domain, Abhijit Thakur has specialized in setting up and growing delivery functions. His career includes roles at Polaris Financial Technology Limited as a Senior Project Manager and at Mahindra & Mahindra as a Graduate Trainee. This diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of project management across various organizational levels.