Puneet Agrawal

CTO

Gurugram, Haryana, India21 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20 years of experience in engineering leadership.
  • Expertise in High-Frequency Trading system architecture.
  • Proven track record in delivering scalable solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert with a focus on High-Frequency Trading and software development.

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Skills

Core Skills

High-frequency TradingTeam ManagementProgram ManagementLeadershipDistributed SystemsSoftware DevelopmentFx Trading

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAlgorithmic TradingBARXBoost C++C++Career CounselingCareer DevelopmentClearCaseClearingData StructuresDesign PatternsDirector levelEquities TechnologyFIXFinancial Markets

About

Accomplished engineering leader with 20 years of experience in enterprise product delivery, High Frequency Trading (HFT) system architecture, engineering management and software development. Proven track record in leading complex software projects, leveraging deep technical expertise, strategic vision and stakeholder engagement to consistently deliver high-quality scalable solutions. Experienced in building and managing globally distributed cross-functional teams, driving innovation, and fostering a culture of excellence. Successfully implemented cloud-native post-trade products for asset managers and ultra-low-latency front-office trading systems for hedge funds, high-frequency trading (HFT) firms, and investment banks. Specialties: Leadership: Project planning and management, Team management, Enterprise Product delivery, Leadership development, Agile Technical: Distributed System design, Microservices, C++17/20, Boost, Python, Unix, Azure, Kafka Domain: Low-latency High frequency trading (HFT) systems, Market data, Exchange connectivity, FX, Equities, FIX, post-trade, FinTech

Experience

Tower research capital

Core engineering manager

Oct 2024Present · 1 yr 5 mos · India

C++Agile MethodologiesFIXHigh-Frequency TradingSoftware Project ManagementTeam Management+3

Hub

Executive Director

May 2022Mar 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · India

  • Served as a senior leader and founding member of the India Development Centre, driving strategic initiatives across global product deliveries, talent acquisition, high-performance culture, and cross-team collaboration. Established organizational policies and frameworks to support rapid growth and operational excellence in a dynamic environment.
  • Led global delivery practices for cloud-native HUB Trade and HUB Position systems, providing real-time affirmations, confirmations, and position views to clients. Ensured seamless coordination across globally distributed teams, senior stakeholders, achieving on-time project delivery
  • Directed and mentored global engineering teams fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, accountability and to enhance delivery performance and drive business impact.
ScrumPMPFIXFinancial MarketsSDLCDirector level+16

Tower research capital

Tech Lead

Feb 2018May 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Singapore, Singapore

  • Developed high-performance, ultra low-latency C++ trading systems for various high and mid frequency trading strategies across APAC region.
  • Led the Historical Market Data (HMD) team, responsible for collecting, processing, managing and delivering petabytes of raw historical market data and derived data sets as per clients' need.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define and prioritize the project roadmap, managed the development team's execution, and ensured the delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives. Hired, mentored, and developed engineering talent to strengthen team capabilities.
ScrumUnixFIXFinancial MarketsSTLOOP+20

Barclays capital

Asst. Vice President

May 2012Feb 2018 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Directed the development team for multiple Forex Trading applications, including BARX NetFX, PingIt, etc., ensuring end-to-end delivery and high-quality execution. Led BARX NetFX development which helped global clients to manage their forex risk by offloading their open positions to the platform. Developed Equities order management and sales trading platforms, supporting global equities high-touch flow.
  • Led project planning & execution with multiple stakeholders, code reviews, system architecture & development and talent acquisition.
ScrumUnixTimesTenFIXFinancial MarketsSTL+28

Yahoo!

Tech Lead

Dec 2011May 2012 · 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Led the design and development of new product features and service offerings for Yahoo Small Business, aligning with business goals and customer needs. Managed sprint planning and execution, recruited top engineering talent, and mentored team members to foster a high-performing engineering culture
ScrumDistributed SystemsLinuxSoftware Development

Sapient

Sr. Associate Technology

Sep 2008Dec 2011 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • Worked as part of a globally distributed team to automate trade clearing and settlement processes for Citadel Investment Group. It helped Citadel to move towards self-matching capabilites across asset classes.
ScrumFinancial MarketsLow LatencyLinuxSoftware DevelopmentTrading Systems+3

Tata consultancy services

ASE

Aug 2004Sep 2008 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Gurgaon, India

  • Led the development of the Payments and Fund Transfer module for TCS BaNCS, focusing on implementing server-side components to integrate with various European payment systems and processes, including SWIFT, BACS, and CHAPS.
Financial MarketsLinuxSoftware DevelopmentC++ClearCaseOracle

Education

Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur

B.Tech — IT

Jan 2000Jan 2004

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