Manish Kandpal
About Manish Kandpal
Manish Kandpal serves as an Associate Director at KPMG India, where he specializes in IT strategy design and program management. He has over 17 years of experience in the IT/ITES industry and holds multiple professional certifications.
Work at KPMG India
Manish Kandpal serves as an Associate Director at KPMG India, where he has been employed since 2017. In this role, he focuses on IT Strategy Design, Product Management, and Program Management. He plays a key role in assisting clients with Bid Process management, which includes RFP preparation and vendor finalization. His expertise in designing efficient Enterprise Architecture and IT systems is integral to his contributions at KPMG.
Education and Expertise
Manish Kandpal holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing and Systems from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the IT/ITES industry, where he has developed skills in Program Management, Client Engagement, and Change Management.
Background
Manish Kandpal has accumulated 17 years of experience in the IT/ITES sector. His career includes various roles in prominent organizations, such as Cyient, NIIT Technologies, SMART VALUE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES LIMITED, and ICICI Bank. His positions have ranged from Module Lead to IT Manager, showcasing a progressive career trajectory in the technology and management domains.
Professional Certifications
Manish Kandpal holds multiple professional certifications that enhance his qualifications in the IT field. These include Project Management Professional (PMP), The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. These certifications reflect his commitment to professional development and expertise in various aspects of IT management.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at KPMG India, Manish Kandpal worked at several organizations in various capacities. He served as Module Lead at Cyient from 2005 to 2010, and later as Senior Software Engineer at NIIT Technologies for a brief period in 2010. He also held the position of IT Head at SMART VALUE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES LIMITED from 2014 to 2017, and worked as IT Manager at ICICI Bank from 2012 to 2014. His diverse experience contributes to his comprehensive understanding of IT systems and client management.