Dipak Parekh
About Dipak Parekh
Dipak Parekh serves as the Head of IT Delivery IAD & IT Governance at UBS Global Asset Management, where he has worked since 2016. He has a strong background in IT service delivery, software solutions, and team management, supported by degrees in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and Computer Science.
Work at UBS
Dipak Parekh has been with UBS since 2006, holding various positions that reflect his expertise in IT delivery and governance. He currently serves as the Head of IT Delivery IAD & IT Governance for Global Asset Management, a role he has occupied since 2016. His responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of Simcorp products and an Enterprise master data management platform, which emphasizes standardization and operational efficiency. Prior to this, he worked as a Solution Architect focusing on RDBMS, BI, and Infrastructure. His tenure at UBS spans over 18 years, showcasing his commitment to the organization.
Education and Expertise
Dipak Parekh holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from M.H. Saboo Siddik College of Engineering, which he completed from 1989 to 1994. He furthered his education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix between 2004 and 2008. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science in Information Systems from DePaul University in 2021. He also holds a Simcorp certification, indicating his proficiency in this financial software platform.
Background
Dipak Parekh has extensive experience in the IT sector, particularly in delivering hardware-oriented software solutions for large integration and enterprise data warehouse/BI programs. His career has been marked by a focus on building and managing large global teams, with a strong emphasis on vendor management. He specializes in designing high-performance applications using the ITIL framework, which prioritizes low total cost of ownership and robust non-functional requirements.
Achievements
Throughout his career at UBS, Dipak Parekh has received recognition for his leadership capabilities, notably being awarded the UBS' Ascent Leadership award. This accolade highlights his contributions to the organization and his effectiveness in leading teams within the IT delivery and governance space.