Bhupendra Kunwar

Trading manager & Cloud Practioner

B. Kunwar

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About Me

A energitic Trading manager at B&Q, I excel in team management and resource implementation, backed by a strong foundation in finance and accounting.Driven by a passion for technology and innovation, I am transitioning into IT, having earned certifications as an AWS solution Architect associate (SAA-C03) and certifird cloud practioner (CCP). These crediantials have equiped me with robust cloud computing knowledge and technical expertise,making me well-prepared to tacle complex challanges.

capabilities & skills

  • Professional

    • Leadership
    • Team Management
    • Analytical skills
    • Adaptability
    • Problems Solving
    • Organisational Skills
    • Team Work
    • Communication
    • IT & Technology

      • Python
      • Javascript
      • HTML
      • CSS
      • Terraform
      • Boto3
      • Github
      • AWS services

Education

  • 2022-2024

    AWS Solution Architect (SAA - C03)
    AWS Cloud Practioner (CCP)

    Optima IT, UK

  • 2008-2012

    Bachelor in Applied Accounting

    Oxford Brookes University, UK

  • 1999-2003

    Bachelor in Business Administrte (BBS)

    Tribhuvan University , Nepal

Experience

  • 2021-2025

    Trading manager - B&Q

    Key Responsibilities and Acccountabilities:

    Make timely, informed decisions using reliable data. Manage people effectively across the colleague lifecycle, ensuring adherence to core processes. Driven team engagement and performance, promoting a strong colleague voice. Identify and manage underperformance through effective conversations, ensuring safety and legal compliance.

    Achievements:

    Led a team , driving strong performance outcomes. Oversaw trading operations, promotional activities, and new initiatives. Developed a monthly sales action plan that boosted sales performance. Fostered a culture of teamwork, offering guidance, support, and mentorship. Reviewed key reports (ABI, weekly SMR, BI) to reduce stock loss, improve database accuracy, increase .com+ sales, and enhance stock availability.

  • 2019-2021

    Team Leader

    Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

    Support Trading Manager to manage people well every day. Use all reliable and relevant information to make right decision in right time. Manage people well everyday by following the core process in all aspects of the colleague lifecycle. Engage the team to perform every day encouraging a strong colleague voice Spot underperformance quickly and manage it well by having effective performance conversation. Take appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary. Ensure stock availability is maximize at all time. Ensure that store standard always Stock management.

  • 2016-2019

    Designated Trading Manager

    Key responsibilities and Accountabilities:

    Assist the Trading Manager in effectively managing daily team operations. Utilize accurate and relevant data to make timely, informed decisions. Oversee all stages of the colleague lifecycle, ensuring adherence to core processes. Motivate and engage the team, fostering an open and supportive work environment. Identify performance issues early and address them through constructive discussions. Implement disciplinary actions when required to maintain workplace standards. Maintain optimal stock levels to ensure product availability. Uphold high store standards through consistent monitoring and management.

  • 2013-2016

    Department Supervisor

    Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

    Support the Trading Manager in overseeing daily team activities, ensuring compliance with key operational procedures. Leverage reliable data to make well-informed decisions and manage stock levels efficiently. Encourage team participation and promptly address any performance concerns. Maintain high store standards through proactive oversight and appropriate corrective actions when needed.

Training and Certification

  • 2022-2024

    AWS solution Architect Associate(SAA C03)
    AWS cloud practioner(CCP)

    OPtima IT, UK

  • 02/2023-09/2023

    First Line Manager - B&Q

    Key Learnings:

    • Performance management
    • Leadership
    • Team Management and Team Building
    • Diversity annd Inclusion
    • Inspirational management
    • Effective decision making