Gopinathan Sivakumar
About Gopinathan Sivakumar
Gopinathan Sivakumar is an IT Programme Manager at HSBC with over two decades of experience in various IT roles, including project delivery and portfolio management. He has worked at HSBC in multiple capacities since 1999 and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication from the College of Engineering, Guindy.
Work at HSBC
Gopinathan Sivakumar has held multiple roles at HSBC since 1999. He began as a Senior Software Programmer, progressing to Technical Project Manager from 2001 to 2005. He then served as Project Manager/Development Manager from 2006 to 2012, followed by a role as Portfolio/Project Manager from 2012 to 2016. Currently, he works as an IT Programme Manager, a position he has held since 2017. His responsibilities include managing a portfolio of Core Banking projects for the UK and Europe, focusing on ensuring that delivery meets cost, schedule, and quality targets.
Education and Expertise
Gopinathan Sivakumar earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics & Telecommunication from the College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai, South India, from 1990 to 1994. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in IT, where he has accumulated over two decades of experience in various roles. His expertise encompasses people management, leadership, project delivery, and portfolio management, making him well-versed in the technical and managerial aspects of IT.
Background
Gopinathan Sivakumar began his career as a Software Developer at Citi in Chennai, India, from 1994 to 1997. He then transitioned to Parity Software Pty Ltd as a Software Consultant in Antrim, Northern Ireland, for one year. After this, he joined HSBC, where he has spent a significant portion of his career in various technical and managerial roles. His work experience spans across multiple locations, including Sheffield, United Kingdom, and Chennai, India.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Gopinathan Sivakumar has demonstrated a strong track record in project delivery and management within the IT sector. His roles at HSBC have involved overseeing complex Core Banking projects, ensuring that they align with organizational goals regarding cost, schedule, and quality. His extensive experience in technical delivery roles has contributed to his effectiveness in managing diverse IT projects.