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Prakash Nithyanandam

@Prakash45

Deputy Vice President (Senior Project Manager) at Equitas Bank

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Equitas BankSRM Engineering College

Prakash Nithyanandam is a seasoned IT leader with over 20 years of experience in enterprise-scale technology programs and digital transformation. He currently serves as Deputy Vice President at Equitas Bank, where he leads strategic IT project delivery and cross-functional teams. His expertise spans Agile methodologies, vendor governance, and IT risk management within the BFSI domain. He has a proven track record of optimizing operations and delivering stakeholder value across global organizations like Standard Chartered Bank and DHL IT Services.

Experience

Deputy Vice President (Senior Project Manager)

Equitas Bank

Aug 2025 - Present

Leading strategic IT project delivery across multiple banking initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory compliance. Driving cross-functional team coordination, mentoring project managers and teams. Managing project budgets, resources, and timelines while optimizing operational efficiency. Implementing Agile and SDLC methodologies to streamline workflows.

Senior Project Manager

Standard Chartered Bank

Nov 2022 - Aug 2024

Led cross-functional teams in planning, execution, and delivery of high-impact IT projects. Acted as the primary escalation point, resolving conflicts and making timely decisions. Managed project timelines, budgets, and resources using advanced PM tools. Facilitated stakeholder engagement across clients and senior management.

Senior Project Manager

DHL IT Services

Sep 2021 - Oct 2022

Directed end-to-end product lifecycle management, including strategy development and requirement prioritization. Collaborated with senior leadership to cultivate strategic partnerships. Managed scope, risk, resources, quality, and change control processes. Organized and led scrum ceremonies and iteration planning.

Project Manager

HCL Technologies Ltd.

Mar 2011 - Sep 2021

Associate Project Manager

HCL Technologies Ltd.

Jun 2010 - Feb 2011

Developer & Senior Developer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

May 2004 - May 2010

Developer

Hexaware Technologies Ltd.

May 2003 - Apr 2004

Developer

MAARS Software International Ltd.

Aug 1999 - Apr 2003

Education

SRM Engineering College

B.E.

Mechanical

Jan 1999

Sri Nallalaghu Polytechnic

DME

Mechanical

Jan 1996

Licenses & Certifications

Introduction to SQL – Oracle 9i

Oracle

Skills

Agile
Scrum
JIRA
Confluence
CMMI
SDLC
Oracle
Azure DevOps
SQL Server
Unix
HTML
Visual Basic
Microsoft Project
Office
Crystal Reports 8.0
Farpoint Spread Sheet Control
Enterprise IT Governance
Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization
Business Process Reengineering (BPR)
KPI & Performance Metrics Management
Budgeting & Cost Optimization
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Program & Portfolio Management
IT Risk Assessment & Mitigation