Sumit Bassi
About Sumit Bassi
Sumit Bassi is a Project Manager at Tower Insurance in Auckland, New Zealand, with over 10 years of experience in leading IT transitions and transformation projects across various sectors. He previously held roles at HCL Technologies, Fujitsu Consulting, and IAG, contributing to significant projects and earning multiple awards for his performance.
Work at Tower Insurance
Sumit Bassi has been employed at Tower Insurance as a Project Manager since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various projects within the organization. His work involves managing project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful project delivery. Tower Insurance is based in Auckland, New Zealand, where Bassi continues to contribute to the company's operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at HCL Technologies
Before joining Tower Insurance, Sumit Bassi worked at HCL Technologies in various roles from 2006 to 2021. He served as a Transformation Program Lead in the Infrastructure Services Division in Auckland, New Zealand, from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he held several positions, including Technical Operations Lead and Technical Service Delivery & Operations Lead, where he focused on data center technologies and service availability.
Education and Expertise
Sumit Bassi completed his Master of Computer Applications (MCA) with a focus on Computer Programming from 1999 to 2002. He also attended DAV Public School in Amritsar, where he achieved his Senior Secondary education. Bassi holds multiple certifications from AWS, Azure, Microsoft, and Oracle, demonstrating his expertise in cloud technologies and database management.
Achievements in Project Management
During his career, Sumit Bassi has received recognition for his contributions to project management. He was awarded the 'Best Growth Account' award in FY 17 for significantly exceeding revenue forecasts while maintaining budgeted margins. Additionally, he achieved the highest Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) score for three consecutive years (FY 15, 16, 17) for his work in delivering ICT services in New Zealand.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Sumit Bassi has extensive experience in collaborating with major external stakeholders and vendors, including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Spark, KPMG, PWC, Datacom, and ServiceNow. His ability to manage relationships with diverse technical teams and internal stakeholders has been a key aspect of his roles, particularly in leading IT transitions and transformation projects across various sectors.