Pritesh Gandhi
About Pritesh Gandhi
Pritesh Gandhi is an Associate Director at UBS, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in various roles within the technology and finance sectors, including positions at Barclays, Oracle, and Tata Consultancy Services.
Current Role at UBS
Pritesh Gandhi holds the position of Associate Director at UBS, a role he has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, he acts as an Incident Manager for production issues, coordinating efforts to mitigate potential financial losses for the business. Additionally, he serves as the regional service delivery representative for Project Unify, which focuses on platform transformation within the Asset Management sector at UBS. His responsibilities include engaging with senior business stakeholders to ensure that business requirements are met and enhancements are prioritized.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining UBS, Pritesh Gandhi accumulated extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at Barclays as an Application Support Specialist from 2012 to 2020, where he supported various applications. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Consultant at Oracle in Financial Services from 2008 to 2011, working in both Singapore and Pune. His earlier roles include positions at Tata Consultancy Services as an Assistant Software Engineer and at Capgemini as a Consultant, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Educational Background
Pritesh Gandhi completed his Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) at Saurashtra University from 2001 to 2004, specializing in Computer Programming and Specific Applications. He also holds a Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.) from VIRANI SCI. & SHRI YOGIJI MAHARAJ ARTS, COMMERCE & SCIENCE - RAJKOT, which he completed from 1998 to 2001. His educational foundation in computer science has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in technology and consulting.
Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role and previous positions, Pritesh Gandhi has developed a range of skills pertinent to the financial services industry. He supports multi-market business areas, including Equities, Fixed Income, FX, and Middle-Office functions. He has successfully onboarded several new applications and delivered training materials to the Asset Management support team on a global scale. His ability to engage with senior stakeholders ensures that business needs are met effectively.
Early Career Development
Pritesh Gandhi began his career in 2005 as a Programmer at Adroit Infotech, followed by a two-year tenure at Capgemini as a Consultant. He transitioned to Tata Consultancy Services as an Assistant Software Engineer for seven months in 2007. This early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in application support and consulting within the financial services sector.