Vela Desai has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Starting in 2001, they worked as an Accountant at Omni Marine Engineering & Consultant, where they handled customer enquiries, performed accounting data entry, and prepared quotations. In 2003, they joined GPS Accounting Bureau Pvt Ltd as a Senior Accountant & Auditor, where they conducted audits and finalized books of accounts for various firms.
In 2005, Vela joined Johnson & Johnson through SKP Solutions as an Accounts Processer. Following this, they joined Morgan Stanley in 2005 and held multiple roles until 2017, including Operations Director - AVP, where they were responsible for risk management, reporting, vendor management, and project management. During their time at Morgan Stanley, they also led and executed charity events and health awareness sessions.
From 2017 to 2022, Vela worked at HERE Technologies, initially as a Data Operations Project Leader and later as a Data Engineering & Operations Project Lead (Manager). In these roles, they managed teams, projects, and programs using lean and Scrum methodologies. Vela Desai was responsible for stakeholder management, process improvements, project documentation, and ISO adherence. Vela Desai also implemented Agile practices and training programs within the team and conducted performance reporting and analysis.
Currently, Vela works as a Project Manager Scrum Master at Zemoso Technologies, where they manage eCommerce platform development projects and oversees five agile teams. Vela Desai schedules and hosts all agile events and ensures the IT delivery of the eCommerce platform globally.
Vela Desai has a strong educational background in management studies and finance. Vela Desai completed a Post Graduate Program in Management Studies (PGPMS) with a specialization in finance from Prin. L.N. Wellingkar Institute Of Mgt. Develop from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's degree (M.Com.) in Commerce/Accounts & Finance from the University of Mumbai between 2003 and 2005. Vela also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from the University of Mumbai, focusing on Accounting, Auditing, Taxation & Technology, which they completed from 2000 to 2003.
In addition to their formal education, Vela has pursued various certifications to enhance their professional skills. Vela Desai obtained the Tableau Desktop Certified Professional Certification from Giant Maverick in February 2023. Other certifications they hold include Certified Scrum Professional - Scrum Master, Certified Professional Scrum Master - I (PSM-I), Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Improve Processes and Deliver Operational Excellence, Become an Agile Project Manager, Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Become a Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Certified Internal Auditor for Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2015 standards, IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, Certified Prince2 Foundation, Microsoft Project 2016, Certified Global Derivatives Academy Program, Diploma in Practical Accounting (D.I.P.A.) & Tally6.3 Graduate, Diploma in Software Management (D.I.S.M), Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and Certified Prince2 Practitioner. Vela has obtained these certifications from reputable institutions such as Scrum Alliance, TÜV SÜD Global Risk Consultants, LinkedIn, BSI, AXELOS Global Best Practice, Effective Project Management Consultancy, Morgan Stanley, and Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Based on the provided information, Vela's education history reflects a commitment to continuous learning and professional development across multiple domains, including management, finance, project management, process improvement, and quality management systems.
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