NP

Narayana Prasad Shankar (NP)

CTO, Head of Data and Analytics

Zensar Technologies•Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Experience32+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

NP leads the Data and Analytics Business at Zensar,. He has a wealth of experience in managing large businesses with profitable growth. His "hands-on" approach enables to excel in scenarios that demand navigating the intersections of business, technology, and execution to deliver client value. This unique capability provides NP with a competitive edge. A dedicated continuous learner, NP has undertaken diverse roles spanning consulting, management, delivery, and technology. He always seeking challenges and opportunities to add value to every engagement. Before joining Zensar, NP had long tenures at Infosys, Wipro and Reliance Industries.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Oct 2023–Present· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Chief Technology OfficerCurrent
      Oct 2023–Present
  • Dec 2014–Oct 2023· 8 yrs 10 mos
    • Delivery Head, Cloud Transformation
      Jul 2022–Oct 2023
    • Vice President and Delivery Head, Capital Markets and Insurance at Wipro
      2021–Jun 2022
    • Vice President and Vertical Delivery Head
      Apr 2018–Dec 2020
    • Head, Delivery
      Dec 2014–Mar 2018
  • Jun 2001–Nov 2014· 13 yrs 5 mos
    • Practice Manager, Principal Technology Architect
      Dec 2013–Nov 2014
    • Principal Architect, Technology
      Oct 2012–Nov 2013
    • Delivery Manager
      2010–May 2012
    • Group Project Manager
      Jun 2007–Dec 2009
    • Project Manager, Information Technology
      Jun 2001–May 2007
  • Jun 2000–Apr 2001· 10 mos
    • Programmer Analyst
      Jun 2000–Apr 2001
  • May 1999–Jun 2000· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Programmer Analyst
      May 1999–Jun 2000
  • Mar 1998–Apr 1999· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Consultant, Professional Services
      Mar 1998–Apr 1999
  • Jul 1994–Mar 1998· 3 yrs 8 mos
    • Assistant Manager
      Jul 1994–Mar 1998

Education

Executive MBA

General Management

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Bachelor of Technology - BTech

Chemical Engineering

National Institute of Technology Warangal

B Tech

Chemical Engineering

National Institute of Technology Warangal

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Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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