Japesh Thyagarajan
About Japesh Thyagarajan
Japesh Thyagarajan is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, specializing in technology implementation and management consulting. He has a diverse background with extensive experience in project management and digital transformation across various sectors.
Work at KPMG Australia
Japesh Thyagarajan currently serves as an Associate Director in the Technology Implementation Group, focusing on Microsoft Dynamics CE within Management Consulting at KPMG Australia. He has held this position since 2021 in Sydney, New South Wales. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Manager in the same group for six months in 2021. His responsibilities include overseeing technology implementation projects and providing strategic consulting services.
Education and Expertise
Japesh holds a Master's degree in Computer Applications from Bharathidasan University. He also completed the Executive Program in General Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Bangalore University and a GNIIT from NIIT Pvt Ltd. His educational background supports his expertise in technology implementation and management consulting.
Background
Japesh has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in technology consulting and project management. He began his career at MindTree, where he held various roles including Software Developer, Technical Lead, and Project Manager. His career progressed through positions at notable companies such as Neudesic, ECLEVA, and the ACT Government, where he contributed to significant projects in CRM implementation and digital transformation.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Japesh has managed key projects such as the CRM implementation for the Suburban Land Agency of the ACT Government, which involved business case development and vendor selection. He has also delivered digital transformation initiatives using Microsoft Dynamics 365 for various sectors, including government and non-profit organizations. His leadership in Salesforce implementations at ProQuest Consulting further highlights his project management capabilities.
Professional Experience
Japesh has held multiple roles across various organizations, including Senior Management Consultant at Neudesic and Client Engagement Manager at ECLEVA. He has also worked as a Director of Shared Services for the ACT Government and as a Senior Agile Project Manager at ProQuest Consulting. His experience encompasses contract management, vendor management, and managing distributed teams in an onshore-offshore delivery model.