Praveen Purohit
About Praveen Purohit
Praveen Purohit serves as the Portfolio Engineering Head at Sopra Banking Software, where he leads digital and data transformation initiatives. With extensive experience in the BFSI sector, he has held senior roles at Publicis Sapient and Fidelity Investments, and he holds a Master’s degree in Data Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Current Role at Sopra Banking Software
Praveen Purohit serves as the Portfolio Engineering Head at Sopra Banking Software, where he leads digital and data transformation initiatives. He has been in this position since 2020, operating from Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. In this role, he focuses on enhancing automation coverage and integrating automation into every step of the process. He has managed large multi-country implementations and has been instrumental in creating and executing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital and data transformations.
Previous Experience at Publicis Sapient
Before joining Sopra Banking Software, Praveen Purohit worked at Publicis Sapient as Senior Director BFSI and Engineering Delivery Head from 2006 to 2020 in Gurgaon, India. During his 14 years there, he led digital and data transformation efforts, particularly in the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors. His leadership contributed to the development and delivery of BFSI products and solutions across various international markets.
Educational Background in Data Science
Praveen Purohit studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Master of Computer Science in Data Science from 2019 to 2022. This advanced education has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead digital transformation initiatives effectively. Prior to this, he obtained an Engineer's Degree in Computer Engineering from Mangalore University, where he studied from 1991 to 1995.
Career History and Technical Expertise
Praveen Purohit's career spans several roles in the technology and finance sectors. He worked at Fidelity Investments as ODC Engineering Delivery Head from 2000 to 2006 and at Infinium Software, Inc. as Lead Developer from 1997 to 2000. He also began his career as a Software Engineer at NIIT Software from 1995 to 1997. His strong technical foundation as a developer-architect supports his leadership in digital transformation and has allowed him to minimize duplicate management structures to improve efficiency.
Leadership in Digital Transformation Initiatives
Throughout his career, Praveen Purohit has led significant digital and data transformation initiatives, particularly for mortgage and savings products as well as regulatory reporting products. He holds multiple agile and technical certifications and has focused on hiring, training, and developing digital, cloud, and data skills within organizations. Additionally, he has created communities within organizations to foster these skills, contributing to overall organizational growth and efficiency.