Manish Thapar
About Manish Thapar
Manish Thapar is an Information Technology Manager at General Mills in Mumbai, India, with extensive experience in software development and team management.
Current Role at General Mills
Manish Thapar is an Information Technology Manager at General Mills, based in the Mumbai Area, India. In this role, he is accountable for software development of over 58 applications across domains such as Supply Chain, ITQ, Corporate, and Governance. He leads the roadmap and strategy for Tech 2023, focusing on the movement of apps to GCP Cloud. Thapar also manages metrics-driven dashboards and provides 24/7 global app development support. Additionally, he serves as the Solution Manager for the Product Information Capabilities Team and operates the PET segment out of Mumbai.
Previous Experience at Ingram Micro
Before joining General Mills, Manish Thapar held various roles at Ingram Micro in the Mumbai Area. He served as Manager, Web Development from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he was the Deputy Manager from 2014 to 2016 and Team Lead from 2011 to 2014. During his tenure at Ingram Micro, Thapar provided innovative business ideas that were approved by senior leadership and are currently being developed, creating a new line of business for B2C.
Earlier Career in Information Technology
Manish Thapar's career in information technology began at Arion Systems Private Limited, where he worked as a Software Engineer from 2004 to 2007. He then joined MphasiS as a Module Leader, serving from 2007 to 2011. In these roles, he accumulated significant experience in software development and leadership, laying the foundation for his subsequent management positions.
Educational Background
Manish Thapar has a solid educational background in information technology and management. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, focusing on Information Technology, from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Computer Applications from the University of Madras from 2001 to 2004. He also completed his 12th-grade education in Science from KJ Somaiya College and his 10th-grade education from Vani Vidyalaya.
Global IT and Management Initiatives
In his various managerial roles, Manish Thapar has implemented global delivery solutions across 25+ countries. At General Mills, he manages cross-functional teams of up to 40 developers, programmers, analysts, and network specialists. He is responsible for data enrichment, including listing on affiliate websites like Walmart, Sobheys, Instamart, and Target, to generate revenue. Thapar also manages workbench via the Stibo tool (STEP) and pilots the evaluation and implementation of Salsify CSP. He assesses various syndication partner tools like 1WS and Syndigo.