Monica Raut
About Monica Raut
Monica Raut is a Senior Strategic Program Manager at SWIFT, recognized for her leadership in migrating applications to AWS Cloud and her involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. She holds advanced degrees in Computer Science and Information Systems and is an advocate for gender diversity in technology.
Current Role at SWIFT
Monica Raut serves as a Senior Strategic Program Manager at SWIFT, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she guides four concurrent migration projects, focusing on cost optimization, infrastructure modernization, and change management. She conducts Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to validate functional aspects in the cloud and seeks board approvals on proposed solutions. Her work involves collaboration with strategic architecture and business development teams to assess on-prem applications for cloud migration, ensuring alignment with cost, scalability, agility, and customer requirements.
Previous Experience at SWIFT
Monica Raut has extensive experience at SWIFT, having worked in various roles since 2007. She was a Team Lead for the Regression Test Team from 2007 to 2009, a Lean Navigator from 2008 to 2012, and a Project Manager from 2012 to 2017. Each of these positions contributed to her expertise in program and project management, culminating in her current role as Senior Strategic Program Manager.
Education and Qualifications
Monica Raut holds a Master's degree in Information Systems from the Institute of Management Studies, DAVV, Indore, and a Master's degree in Computer Science from James Madison University. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Kurukshetra University. Additionally, she holds Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner (CSM & CSPO) qualifications, which enhance her Agile leadership capabilities.
Corporate Social Responsibility Involvement
Monica actively participates in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives at SWIFT, including activities under the American Cancer Society. Her involvement reflects her commitment to community engagement and social impact.
Volunteer Activities
Monica Raut is an active volunteer with the global yoga and meditation movement at Isha Yoga Center. This engagement showcases her dedication to personal well-being and community service.