Rup Parmar

Background

About Rup Parmar

IT professional with over 32 years of experience, including 22 years in various IT management roles in banking industry Results-oriented IT professional with diverse and extensive experience in supporting innovative and leading edge credit unions. Recognized within the industry for expert knowledge of core banking platform, and connecting systems. Innovative in problem resolution, and the ability to bridge the gap between IT and end-users. Dynamic management style evidenced by frequently juggling multiple initiatives while consistently meeting objectives, timelines, and budgetary targets. Career highlights: 22 years managing software professionals to develop, deploy, maintain, and support the 24x7x365 environment for a variety of mission critical systems Successful completion of critical core banking system conversion projects, including introduction of a net new banking systems application vendor into Canada Development of numerous leading edge systems, including the first TV- and PC-based home banking systems for consumers in mid-1990s; one of the earliest online banking systems; and multi-transactional front-line banking applications, etc. Proven project management track record with numerous projects delivered within acceptable time and budgetary constraints; including rescue of some troubled projects Development and deployment of Project Management, Software Systems Selection, and Software Development Life Cycle Methodologies for IT Department; later adopted as corporate standards Strategic thinker; excel at turning disparate technologies into business solutions Contribute to creation of long-term IT strategy and roadmaps, as well as IT Governance Subject matter expert in banking applications; frequently asked to present at various industry conferences, most recently at Next Bank Asia conference at the request of HP Exstream