Amit Kumar

CTO

Singapore, Singapore18 yrs 4 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in financial technology with a focus on automation.
Proven track record in leading diverse technical teams.
Strong background in ultra-low latency systems.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert with strong technical leadership in application support and automation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical LeadershipApplication SupportAutomation

Other Skills

C++FIX ProtocolGeneosIncident ManagementJavaLeadershipOraclePython scriptingRequirements AnalysisShell scriptingSoftware DevelopmentSybaseSymphony chat botTroubleshootingXMatters

About

As a seasoned technical expert, I drive excellence in financial technology, focusing on Equity, Crypto, FX, and Bonds. With a strong background in delivering robust solutions, I excel in technical problem-solving, automation, and troubleshooting, particularly in ultra-low latency systems. I lead initiatives that drive innovation and efficiency, leveraging my expertise in C++, Java, and Python scripting. I'm passionate about delivering exceptional results in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Experience

Qube research & technologies

Quantitative Technology Director

Apr 2025 – Present · 11 mos

Credit suisse

Vice President

Oct 2007 – Feb 2025 · 17 yrs 4 mos · Singapore, Singapore

Highly skilled Front Office Application Support/Dev technical lead with over 17 Years of Experience and in-depth knowledge of Investment Banking and Technology.
Strong C++, Java, Sybase, Oracle, FIX Protocol, Shell & Python scripting experience
Extensive Front Office and Client facing experience. Currently as APAC regional lead, leading a dynamic, diverse, functionality and technically skilled FX, eFX & Bonds team facing off to the respective business and clients.
Extensive experience of managing diverse set of Stakeholders (Senior Management, Sponsors, Business, Risk, Control, Compliance & Internal/external auditors.
Strong leadership capabilities. For businesses, playing a role of delivery assurance. Collating business requirements from FO, Coordinating with platform teams and channeling it to BoW of various IT teams.
Driven numerous of projects which resulted sharp reduction in critical incidents impacting businesses.
Closely working with Traders, Middle office staff, operations, back office and product control in resolving business issues.
Provide first/second line application support including troubleshooting issues. Leading technical investigations and supporting mission critical platforms in a demanding 24*7 environment. Accurate incident logging. Produce and Maintain support knowledge base and documentation.
Running Incident Management calls, ensuring post-mortem calls, root cause analysis and capturing/addressing all lessons learnt for all problem tickets to maintain production stability.
Running Trader meetings. Effectively acting as a BA/PM, Collating business requirements from FO, coordinating with platform teams and channeling it to BoW of various IT teams.
Driving automation projects through Geneos, Symphony chat bot, XMatters and other tools. This has seen several strategic impacts to team (e.g. improving team efficiency.)
Cross trained and Integrated multiple FO support teams. The success helped integrating multiple other support and Dev teams .