Roopesh Shivakumar
About Roopesh Shivakumar
Roopesh Shivakumar is a Senior Project Manager with over 16 years of experience in the UK banking industry. He has worked for notable companies including Infosys, Barclays, RBS, and ThoughtWorks, specializing in managing IT projects.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Roopesh Shivakumar serves as a Senior Project Manager at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project management processes and ensuring successful project delivery. His experience in managing IT projects, particularly in the banking sector, contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Banking Sector
Roopesh has over 16 years of experience in the UK banking industry. He worked at RBS in various capacities, including Application Deployment & Release Lead and Infrastructure Project Manager, from 2014 to 2016 and 2010 to 2012, respectively. He also held roles at Barclays and Lombard, where he served as a Senior Project Manager, further enhancing his expertise in managing complex banking projects.
Education and Certifications
Roopesh completed his Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) at the University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering from 2000 to 2004. He also studied at St Joseph's College of Arts and Science, where he achieved his Pre-University Certificate (PUC) from 1998 to 2000. He holds certifications in ITIL, PRINCE2, and Agile & Scrum methodologies, which support his project management skills.
Career Timeline and Roles
Roopesh's career spans multiple roles and organizations. He began as a Software Engineer & Technical Analyst at RBS from 2005 to 2009, progressing to various project management positions. His roles included Project Manager at RBS in 2012, and he later worked at American Express as an Environments Lead - Project Manager. His extensive experience includes significant tenures at RBS, Barclays, and Lombard.