ABOUT US
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR ULTIMATE GOAL
The secret to our success: is our incredible team. Our founding leaders have a collective work experience of close to 75 years, building custom strategies and following through with successful end-to-end executions. Most of our practitioners are ex-Big Four Consulting firm consultants.
Due to our lean structure, institutional knowledge of our clients, extended partner network, proven execution record, we are able to keep objectives real, relevant and achievable, cutting through typical roadblocks and organizational bureaucracy, in order to build high-performance execution teams that drive success.
OUR GOAL
We work with your Business, Operations and Technology teams as well as enterprise-wide operational functions (e.g. procurement, HR, Legal, Compliance and other control functions) to build a comprehensive framework enabling end-to-end integrated execution
Our teams execution experience ranges from business ideation leading into initiatives road-mapping, defining program portfolio for business casing/funding acquisition, formal program stand-up and managing end-to-end execution.
We customize each engagement through a process of discovery, recommendation and execution, making it easy for you to engage us, as required.
WE ARE COMMITED TO YOUR SUCCESS
We work with your Business, Operations and Technology teams as well as enterprise-wide operational functions (e.g. procurement, HR, Legal, Compliance and other control functions) to build a comprehensive framework enabling end-to-end integrated execution
Our teams execution experience ranges from business ideation leading into initiatives road-mapping, defining program portfolio for business casing/funding acquisition, formal program stand-up and managing end-to-end execution.
We customize each engagement through a process of discovery, recommendation and execution, making it easy for you to engage us, as required.
EXCELLENCE:
There is no substitute to having a high-performance team where everyone has clear objective, understands how their piece fits in the overall picture, and is not afraid of reaching out and collaborating with groups that they typically haven't. On our initiatives we take pride in building a highly collaborative team, regardless where individuals come from (internal, external). Thats what drives excellence in our execution.
There is no substitute to having a high-performance team where everyone has clear objective, understands how their piece fits in the overall picture, and is not afraid of reaching out and collaborating with groups that they typically haven't. On our initiatives we take pride in building a highly collaborative team, regardless where individuals come from (internal, external). Thats what drives excellence in our execution.
INTEGRITY:
Integrity and transparency is extremely critical for any initiative to be successful. There have been times on our past initiatives where holding up integrity and transparency has been tested hard. However, at ACQUINT we uphold integrity at all costs and are willing to work through tough times. At the end of it all, it has helped us gain the unwavering trust of clients and our extended team. We are proud to share that we are repeatedly the first choice for our clients to team up with on large complex initiatives.
Integrity and transparency is extremely critical for any initiative to be successful. There have been times on our past initiatives where holding up integrity and transparency has been tested hard. However, at ACQUINT we uphold integrity at all costs and are willing to work through tough times. At the end of it all, it has helped us gain the unwavering trust of clients and our extended team. We are proud to share that we are repeatedly the first choice for our clients to team up with on large complex initiatives.
INNOVATION:
Our team's 'out-of-box' mindset has been a key factor in overcoming many serious disruptions and blockers. With our wholistic view of execution capabilities within various teams - including Business, Operations and Technology, we have been able to come up with creative and innovative solutions that the teams typically wouldn't be able to achieve within their siloed functions. It won't be a stretch to say that our timely, innovative thinking and approach have gotten us through most hurdles that otherwise would have been detrimental to the success of our execution.
Our team's 'out-of-box' mindset has been a key factor in overcoming many serious disruptions and blockers. With our wholistic view of execution capabilities within various teams - including Business, Operations and Technology, we have been able to come up with creative and innovative solutions that the teams typically wouldn't be able to achieve within their siloed functions. It won't be a stretch to say that our timely, innovative thinking and approach have gotten us through most hurdles that otherwise would have been detrimental to the success of our execution.
MEET OUR LEADERS
ASHISH PANDITA
Managing Partner & CEO
Ashish has over 27 years of experience leading and delivering large scale business initiatives that cut across business, operations and technology. He is an engineer by education and he spent early part of his career in Germany working for an automotive giant. Ashish moved to Canada in 2000 and has been working in the financial services industry ever since. He has had the opportunity to design, set-up and successfully deliver major business initiatives at all Big Five Canadian banks. Ashish has a management consulting background and over the last decade he has primarily been working within the Wealth Management domain with special focus on leading Post-Deal M&A execution and integration.
AMOS YU
Partner & CFO
Amos has 20 years of Business/IT consulting experience specializing in managing the delivery of large scale projects within the financial services industry. Some of Amos' past projects include large scale Wealth Management technology implementations (i.e. Portfolio Management, CRM, Client Reporting). Recently he has focused on managing and delivering complex business integration projects. In parallel with his focus to deliver value to his clients, Amos is also the leader of the Business Analysis practice at Acquint Consulting.
RUPESH SHYAMALA
Partner & COO
Rupesh has 25 years of extensive program management, consulting and conversion/migration experience within Wealth Management, Asset Management and Capital Markets domains. Rupesh also brings in business/ operational expertise for data governance, data migration, data quality & controls related to clients/accounts, security, and trade/transactional data. Rupesh has successfully led and implemented multiple conversion, regulatory, strategic and platform implementation programs for various financial institutions across North America and Asia Pacific. Rupesh leads the Business Data and Operations practice at Acquint Consulting.
DOMAIN EXPERTS
JENN SEGALOWITZ
Business Growth &
Regulatory Strategy
Jenn has over 23 years of experience leading and delivering strategic, business and regulatory initiatives, primarily focused in the financial services industry. With a background in Actuarial and Statistical sciences, Jenn spent the early part of her career in Capital Markets and Management Consulting before shifting her focus to Wealth Management, where she has more than 15 years of leadership experience driving initiatives to support growth and manage regulatory change. As a strategic thinker, she approaches problems with a goal of addressing business and regulatory needs while concurrently considering the business impact and Advisor / client experience.
Jenn also has extensive experience in internal communications, having led a communications team responsible for managing, editing and writing internal communications that included executive presentations, town halls, and project-related communications and change management support.
ALINA MAKUKHINA
Business Intelligence Analytics
Strategic Consultant with 15+ years of experience leading international, cross-functional teams to deliver complex initiatives in Financial Services and Wealth Management domain, BI reporting, and Client Relationship Management. Certified Scrum Master with deep expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and a strong focus on enabling Business Agility, driving Operational Efficiency, and aligning Global Stakeholders. Known for delivering strategic outcomes in fast-paced, distributed environments through clear communication, structured execution, and a collaborative approach.
SUDHEER PANDITA
Digital Transformation &
IT Infrastructure
With over 30 years of experience in managing and leading digital transformation for Fortune 500 companies across various industry verticals, Sudheer brings a wealth of expertise. An engineer by profession, he has successfully led IT transformation for global organizations to improve user experience, drive operational efficiencies and reduce risk. Sudheer has managed and delivered large-scale IT transformations, including projects in systems integration, cloud migration, digital workplace enhancement, and cybersecurity.
Sudheer's career spans more than 25 years with IBM, where he has consulted and led the transformation of major clients globally. Over the past 7 years, he has had the privilege of working with and successfully managing major initiatives across various industries in US and Canada, including major Canadian banks.
VINEET KHANNA
Product Management
Vineet brings over 25 years of experience in consulting and product management, specializing in the financial services sector. He has worked with top-tier financial institutions, wealth management firms, broker-dealers, and pension funds.
As a former management consultant at Deloitte, Vineet has advised large clients across the USA, Canada, and Europe. He has successfully led numerous program and product initiatives, driving business transformation through the launch of digital products and services, platform implementations, process re-engineering, post-merger integration, and AML/compliance solutions.
ANDREW CHENG
Regulatory Compliance
Andrew has 7 years of regulatory execution experience primarily focused on areas pertaining to legal entity amalgamation, privacy, tax and anti-money laundering. He is an Ontario Licensed lawyer working in the Financial Services industry, with past experiences at one of Canada’s largest pension fund and a leading Canadian investment management firm.
Currently, Andrew is leading the regulatory/AML related execution stream on a major M&A Integration project at a leading Wealth Management firm. He is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.
HINA NIMAVAT
Business Validation &
Quality Assurance
Hina is a Business Analysis/Validation Lead with over 12 years of experience primarily focused on Software Quality Assurance and Business Validation (BAT/UAT) across Banking (Wealth), Insurance, and Healthcare sectors. Hina excel at leading complex testing projects, with specialized expertise in data migration and migration functionality testing, ensuring comprehensive test planning and execution to deliver high-quality software products.
Hina specializes in data migration testing, ensuring accurate validation and transformation of data between systems - proficient in ETL processes, data validation, and database testing, with advanced skills in writing complex SQL queries for data verification. Hina have successfully managed multi-team testing efforts within Agile and Waterfall frameworks, consistently enhancing testing processes and mentoring team members.
TEJASVINI ARORA
Business Analysis
Tejasvini have over six years of experience as a Business Analyst in Retail Banking, Investments, and Credit projects, in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Tejasvini have experience in UML techniques, creating wireframes and page mockups, and contributing to software process-reengineering efforts aimed at evolving current software development practices.
Tejasvini is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and have completed the Investment Fund in Canada Certification (IFIC).
JYOTHI CHUKKA
Business Validation &
Quality Assurance
Jyothi have over 10 years of Business/Technology consulting experience leading and delivering projects within Wealth Management Financial Services industry. Jyothi played a pivotal role in Private Investment Advisor (PIA), Private Investment Council, Financial Planning (FP) Line of Businesses, enhancing advisory services and client management, integrating Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office functionalities.
Jyothi is well experienced in Order Management, Overlay & Model Management, Mutual Fund Processing, Tax Loss Harvesting, and TAAG Events within the Private Investment Counsel (PIC) and Private Investment Advice (PIA) Lines of Business.
TALENTED PRACTITIONERS
GITIE MEDHIZADAH
Gitie is a results-driven business professional with expertise in project coordination, marketing strategy, business analysis, and recruitment. She has gained experience across financial services, retail, and higher education, focusing on client solutions, product management, and operational efficiency.
Gitie holds an MBA in General Business from McMaster University and a Bachelor's in Marketing Management from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her experience includes supporting recruitment efforts and contributing to projects aimed at driving growth, enhancing client engagement, and optimizing business processes.
Please See: Gitie has since joined Scotia’s Acquisitions, Partnerships & Expansion team as a Senior Business Analyst. Wish you the best Gitie!