Kunal Patel, Pmp
About Kunal Patel, Pmp
Kunal Patel is the Vice President of Information Technology at Jefferies, with extensive experience in managing PeopleSoft projects and technical teams across multiple countries.
Company
Kunal Patel is currently working at Jefferies as Vice President Information Technology since 2023, based in New Jersey, United States. Jefferies is a global investment banking firm providing a full range of investment banking services to clients worldwide.
Title
Kunal Patel holds the title of Vice President Information Technology. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing IT strategies, implementing technology solutions, and managing IT teams to support the firm's operations and growth.
Previous Roles at Cognizant
Before joining Jefferies, Kunal Patel worked at Cognizant from 2013 to 2023, serving in various capacities. He was a PeopleSoft Sr. Technology Architect and Sr. Manager - Projects from 2021 to 2023, and a Senior PeopleSoft Techno-Functional Consultant, Manager - Projects from 2013 to 2021. His roles encompassed managing PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain Management projects, utilizing his extensive experience with PeopleSoft tools and methodologies.
Background at Infosys
Kunal Patel's career at Infosys spanned from 2004 to 2013. He started as a Software Engineer and advanced to Technology Architect. His roles were based in multiple locations, including India, Australia, and the USA, where he worked on diverse projects and led teams, showcasing his global delivery model experience.
Education and Expertise
Kunal Patel graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from Madhav Institute of Technology & Science, Gwalior, India, in 2003. His expertise includes managing PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain Management projects, proficiency in PeopleSoft tools like PeopleTools and Integration Broker, and experience in ERP implementations. He is skilled in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, translating business requirements into technical solutions, and managing project resources efficiently.