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Kalilur Rahman

Director - DDIT- Application, Platform & Data - Shared Services - Testing/Archival/PMaaS/PE/ALM


Overview



Name: Kalilur Rahman

Current Role: Director, Novartis
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
LinkedIn Connections: 750k+ followers

Kalilur Rahman is a highly accomplished technology leader with over 26 years of experience in technology, management, and consulting. He is currently serving as the Director at Novartis, where he leads various transformation initiatives within the company.

Professional Experience



Current Position:
  • Director - NBS IT Factory Services CoE SOM:

Company: Novartis
Duration: Since June 2023

Previous Positions:
  • Vice President - Technology Group/Testing, Programme/Client Delivery Executive:

Company: Accenture
Duration: September 2007 - May 2016
Tenure: 7 Years 9 Months

  • Manager - Projects:

Company: Cognizant
Duration: December 2005 - September 2007
Tenure: 1 Year 10 Months

  • Associate Consultant:

Company: Tata Consultancy Services
Duration: September 1996 - December 2005
Tenure: 9 Years 4 Months

Education



  • MBA, Business Administration & Management:

Institution: Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
Year: 2019

  • B.E in Computer Science & Engineering:

Institution: Coimbatore Institute of Technology / Bharathiar University
Year: 1996

Certifications



  • Investment Management Specialization: University of Geneva (2021, Coursera)

  • Introduction to Psychology: University of Toronto (2021, Coursera)

  • Leading Digital Business Transformation and Service Innovation: Indian School of Business Management and Administration (2019)

  • General Management Field Of Study Leadership Development Program: Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (2006)


Key Expertise and Skills



Kalilur Rahman has demonstrated expertise in several key areas:
1. Program Management
2. Solution Architecture
3. Agile Methodologies
4. Software Project Management
5. Outsourcing

Achievements and Recognitions



Awards:
  • Innovative CIO Awards 2023: By CIOAXIS & CISOCONNECT

  • Google Cloud - Tech Premier League by CIO and Leader: June 2021

  • TATA Crucible Corporate Business Quiz - 2018 Bengaluru Regional finalist: September 2018

  • Tata Crucible Corporate Quiz - Regional Runner Up: Hyderabad 2016


Other Recognitions:
  • Addo Agnitio: By Accenture, December 2014

  • ACE - Accenture Celebrates Excellence: November 2014 & May 2008

  • One Step Ahead - Team Recognition Awards: By Vodafone, March 2012


Memberships and Associations



  • MIT Technology Review Global Panel: A community of business professionals

  • Chapter Chair, Hyderabad - STeP-IN Forum: Facilitated international conferences in Testing and Quality Engineering awareness


Publications and Projects



Books:
  • Python Data Visualization Essentials Guide


Articles:
  • Impacts of DevOps on Testing


Projects:
  • Image Compression Using Vector Quantization


Additional Information



Kalilur is not only a seasoned technologist but also an influential social media figure, contributing significantly to the domains of digital technology and management through his writings and leadership roles. He is an active member of professional organizations like Toastmasters International, which enriches his communication and leadership skills.

Contact Information:
  • Email: info@dellaleaders.com

  • Phone: +1 (917)691 9838 / +91 - 9000054411


Kalilur Rahman’s extensive background, along with his current leadership role at Novartis, highlights his capabilities and influence in driving technological transformations and strategic initiatives within the organization.