Garima Chomal - IT Program Director

Q: Where is Garima based?

Garima is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany .

Q: What languages does Garima speak?

Garima speaks the following languages: English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Garima have?

Garima has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Garima has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month . Note that Garima may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Garima's latest experience?

Garima's most recent position is IT Program Director at Trax Retail .

Q: Which industries is Garima most experienced in?

Garima is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Banking and Finance , and Retail . Garima also has some experience in Professional Services , Construction , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Garima most experienced in?

Garima is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Strategy . Garima also has some experience in Finance , Supply Chain Management , and Business Intelligence .

Q: What is Garima's education?

Garima holds a Bachelor in Electronics from Mumbai University .

Q: Does Garima have any certificates?

Garima has 2 certificates . These include: SAP Solution Manager and Six Sigma Green Belt .

Q: What is the availability of Garima?

Garima is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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Experience

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

Singapore

IT Program Director

Trax Retail

Directed global digital transformation programs enabling enterprise adoption of AI-powered retail analytics solutions
Led migration from legacy platforms to cloud-based ecosystems, improving data processing performance by over 40%
Served as strategic technology advisor to enterprise customers, aligning technology roadmaps with business objectives
Managed cross-functional global teams of 100+ resources across multiple regions

Dec 2017 - Jun 2018

7 months

Singapore

Senior IT Consultant

Mundi Pharma

Led global transformation and cloud adoption initiatives across 32 countries, consolidating finance and supply chain systems
Delivered centralized reporting platform, reducing reporting errors by 25%+ and improving decision-making speed
Engaged with senior stakeholders to drive technology adoption and strategic alignment across global teams
Implemented RPA solutions, reducing manual effort by 20–30%

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

4 years

Freelance IT Advisor

Advised startups and mid-sized firms on cloud strategy, digital transformation and scalable architecture design
Delivered multiple cloud migration and web transformation projects, improving operational efficiency and scalability
Translated business requirements into technology roadmaps and execution strategies

Aug 2010 - Sep 2011

1 year 2 months

Mumbai, India

Head of IT Development Center

Saint Gobain

Established IT development centre and achieved profitability targets within 12 months (ahead of 3-year plan)
Reduced development cycle time by 30%, improving delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction
Implemented governance frameworks, improving SLA adherence and operational stability

Apr 2003 - Jul 2010

7 years 4 months

Mumbai, India

IT Program Manager

Tata Consultancy Services

Delivered large-scale transformation programs for global banking clients
Achieved $100K+ annual cost savings through process optimization and automation
Designed performance dashboards and SLAs, improving transparency and client satisfaction by 40%

Apr 2000 - Mar 2003

3 years

Mumbai, India

SAP Consultant

Mahindra Consulting Services

Implemented SAP solutions across finance, HR and supply chain domains
Improved reporting accuracy and process efficiency for enterprise clients

Career Sabbatical – Strategic Upskilling

Built hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform including GKE, Big Query, AI/ML services and cloud-native architectures
Developed practical understanding of enterprise cloud migration strategies, modernization frameworks and customer adoption models
Enhanced technical capabilities in AI/ML technologies including Python, TensorFlow and Keras
Actively participated in global technology forums and industry discussions focused on AI-led enterprise transformation

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Retail, Professional Services, Construction, and Pharmaceutical.

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Retail

Professional Services

Construction

Pharmaceutical

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy, Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Business Intelligence.

Information Technology

Project Management

Strategy

Finance

Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Summary

Strategic and results-driven technology executive with 20+ years of global experience leading enterprise digital transformation, cloud modernization, SAP transformation, AI-driven innovation and large-scale technology programs across Banking, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Automotive and Consulting industries.

Recognized as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders with proven expertise in aligning business strategy with technology execution to drive operational excellence, customer adoption, cost optimization and enterprise scalability.

Strong blend of business leadership and hands-on technology expertise spanning SAP ecosystems, cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure), AI/ML solutions, enterprise architecture, program management and global delivery leadership.

Track record of delivering measurable outcomes including:

30%+ operational cost reduction
40% improvement in process efficiency
97% data accuracy using AI/ML models
Successful transformation programs across 30+ countries
Leadership of global teams exceeding 100+ resources

Skills

Core Competencies

Enterprise It Advisory, Digital Transformation Strategy
Cloud Transformation & Migration
Sap Transformation Programs
Ai/Ml Enablement & Adoption
Google Cloud Platform (Gcp)
Executive Stakeholder Management
Enterprise Architecture & Integration
Customer Success & Adoption
Global Program & Portfolio Management
It Governance & Operating Models
Automation & Process Optimization
Vendor & Partner Management, Financial & P&L Management
Agile & Hybrid Delivery Models
Cross-Functional Global Team Leadership

Technical Skills

Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (Gke, Big Query), Aws, Azure
Ai/Ml: Python, Tensorflow, Keras
Enterprise Systems: Sap (Fico, Mm, Sd), Oracle, Ms Dynamics
Tools: Agile, Ms Project, Visio

Languages

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1995 - Jun 1999

Mumbai University

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics · Electronics · Mumbai, India

Certifications & licenses

SAP Solution Manager

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Information Technology 11 y

Avg length 2 y 8 m

Longest experience 7 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (India, Singapore)

Primary country India

Expertise

Recent roles IT Program Director, Senior IT Consultant, Freelance IT Advisor

Main industries Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Retail

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

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Created

May 2026

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Garima is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Garima speaks the following languages: English (Advanced).

Garima has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Garima has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Garima may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Garima would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Program Director, Senior IT Consultant, Freelance IT Advisor.

Garima's most recent position is IT Program Director at Trax Retail.

Garima is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Retail. Garima also has some experience in Professional Services, Construction, and Pharmaceutical.

Garima is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy. Garima also has some experience in Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Business Intelligence.

Garima holds a Bachelor in Electronics from Mumbai University.

Garima has 2 certificates. These include: SAP Solution Manager and Six Sigma Green Belt.

Garima is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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