VASIF SYED
Account Partner
Almere,Netherlands
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven IT leader with 18+ years of experience in banking IT services, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery expertise. Proven track record of winning new projects and customers over the last six years through a consulting-based sales approach, driving business expansion and revenue growth.
Brings 11+ years of Project & Delivery Management experience across Agile and Waterfall methodologies, successfully leading complex transformation programs, Temenos product implementations, and upgrades. Adept at managing the entire SDLC lifecycle, from requirement gathering and design to testing and deployment, ensuring seamless execution.
13+ years of international experience across the Middle East, UK, and Europe, handling complex banking ecosystems with 120+ surround systems while strengthening client relationships and operational efficiencies.
Strategic thinker and growth enabler, excelling in stakeholder engagement, financial management, and team leadership. Skilled in optimizing processes, fostering collaboration, and driving high-impact results in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Maveric NXT B.V
08.2022 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and industry leaders, fostering collaboration and long-term success.
- Partnered with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long-term growth plans.
- Negotiated high-value contracts, maximizing profitability while mitigating organizational risks.
- Led financial planning and budgeting, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing ROI.
- Identified new revenue streams and forged strategic partnerships to drive business growth.
- Championed talent development programs, enhancing employee engagement, retention, and workforce capabilities.
- Delivered strong financial performance by executing effective risk management strategies.
- Drove company growth by collaborating with sales and marketing teams on key initiatives.
- Led successful product and service launches through market research and customer needs analysis.
- Established and directed programs focused on Temenos products, strengthening market presence.
- Represented the organization at industry conferences and networking events.
- Developed business plans and forecasts, presenting them to the board of directors.
- Monitored industry trends and competitor activities to drive informed decision-making.
- Implemented succession planning strategies to ensure leadership continuity.
- Recruited and developed strategic alliances to maximize talent and operational capabilities.
Vice President
Maveric Systems Ltd
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and industry leaders, fostering collaboration and long-term success.
- Partnered with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long-term growth plans.
- Negotiated high-value contracts, maximizing profitability while mitigating organizational risks.
- Led financial planning and budgeting, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing ROI.
- Identified new revenue streams and forged strategic partnerships to drive business growth.
- Championed talent development programs, enhancing employee engagement, retention, and workforce capabilities.
- Delivered strong financial performance by executing effective risk management strategies.
- Drove company growth by collaborating with sales and marketing teams on key initiatives.
- Led successful product and service launches through market research and customer needs analysis.
- Established and directed programs focused on Temenos products, strengthening market presence.
- Represented the organization at industry conferences and networking events.
- Developed business plans and forecasts, presenting them to the board of directors.
- Monitored industry trends and competitor activities to drive informed decision-making.
- Implemented succession planning strategies to ensure leadership continuity.
- Recruited and developed strategic alliances to maximize talent and operational capabilities.
Associate Vice President
Maveric Systems Ltd
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Key contributor in establishing a new service line focused on Temenos services.
- Led talent management and pipeline development to build a strong skill base.
- Drove growth for a cluster of accounts across Europe and the Middle East.
- Developed and implemented processes for efficient service delivery.
- Identified accelerators to enhance market competitiveness in Temenos services.
- Built and mentored talent to ensure a strong skills pipeline.
- Achieved growth targets through new customer acquisitions and expanded service offerings for existing clients.
- Created a 3X sales pipeline to meet annual budget objectives.
Program Manager
Maveric NXT Ltd
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Overseeing multiple programs across Europe and KSA, ensuring strategic alignment and execution.
- Managing a portfolio of clients, driving seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Leading and mentoring a team of 100+ professionals to enhance performance and engagement.
- Driving stakeholder engagement, fostering strong relationships to support business growth.
- Optimizing cost management strategies to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Implementing continuous delivery improvements to enhance process efficiency and service quality.
- Achieving budgeted revenue targets within the existing delivery scope.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete major projects, increasing efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills to motivate employees, build high-performing teams, and drive business success.
Project Manager
Maveric Systems Ltd
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Cost Management
- Gross margin management
- Stakeholder management
- Escalation handling
- Appraisals closure and team career management
- Meeting delivery quality objectives
Lead Associate
Maveric Systems Ltd
08.2011 - 09.2014
- Requirement validation
- GAP Document preparation
- Project Management
- CXO Reporting
- Issues & Risk Management
- Team Management
- Milestone delivery and tracking
Lead Associate
Maveric NXT Ltd
01.2010 - 07.2011
- UAT Support
- Team management
- Defect Management
- DSR and WSR preparation
- Risk & Issues log maintenance
Associate
Maveric Systems Ltd
07.2007 - 01.2010
- Test design under the Scope of provided SRA
- DSR Preparation
- Requirements Gathering
- Defect Analysis and updates
- Test Planning
- Business user support
- Defect retesting and test closure reports
Education
Masters Programme - International Business, Finance & Marketing
PSG Institute of Management
Coimbatore04.2007
Bachelor Of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
JNTU
Hyderabad04.2004
Skills
- Account Management
- Reporting to CXOs
- Cost Management
- Budget preparation
- Customer relationship building
- Project Management
- Effort Estimation
- Strong understanding of BFSI
- Talent pool planning
- Associate Career Management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Knowledgeable in Temenos Products
- JIRA Proficiency
- Confluence Collaboration
- GIT Hub
- Maven
- SVN
- Jenkins
- SQL
- Transact/T24, TPH, FCM, TDH, Infinity
- Temenos SAAS
Accomplishments
- Led the conversion and sales process for a production support project, securing a key deal and driving company growth.
- Strengthened the company's partnership with Temenos, resulting in the acquisition of 6 new customers in Europe within 2 years.
- Spearheaded the successful acquisition of the company’s first Temenos implementation and data migration projects, establishing a strong presence as a Systems Integrator (SI).
- Drove revenue growth as an Account Partner, leading the initiative to double cluster revenue from $4M to $8M within 18 months.
- Strategically grew cluster revenue to $12M annually through effective management and targeted growth initiatives.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Limited Working
Urdu
Professional Working
Interests
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Music
- Outdoor Recreation
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Interior Design
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time offWork from home optionWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline
Vice President
Maveric NXT B.V
08.2022 - Current
Vice President
Maveric Systems Ltd
04.2022 - 07.2022
Associate Vice President
Maveric Systems Ltd
04.2018 - 03.2022
Program Manager
Maveric NXT Ltd
10.2016 - 03.2018
Project Manager
Maveric Systems Ltd
10.2014 - 09.2016
Lead Associate
Maveric Systems Ltd
08.2011 - 09.2014
Lead Associate
Maveric NXT Ltd
01.2010 - 07.2011
Associate
Maveric Systems Ltd
07.2007 - 01.2010
Masters Programme - International Business, Finance & Marketing
PSG Institute of Management
Bachelor Of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
JNTU
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