Nov 2010 – Jun 2011 · 7 mos

• Spearheaded the strategic setup of Société Générale’s centralized technology development hub in India, supporting Asia-Pacific operations across retail and investment banking functions.
• Led end-to-end technology delivery across front, middle, and back-office systems for global product lines including Fixed Income, Forex, Commodities, Equity Derivatives, Money Markets, and Listed Products.
• Successfully consolidated technology teams from Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Australia into a unified India-based center of excellence, significantly improving delivery velocity and operational efficiency.
• Directed the establishment of front-office technology teams for sales & trading (Commodities and Equity Derivatives) and expanded oversight to include critical middle and back-office platforms.
• Oversaw mission-critical programs in regulatory compliance, payments, trade processing, global messaging, and risk management, ensuring global standards and operational resilience.
• Scaled and led a high-performing global delivery team from 120 to over 300 engineers, managing full-stack development, program governance, and cross-border stakeholder engagement.
• Recognized as a core member of the Global Executive Board for Operations Technology, contributing to enterprise-wide digital transformation strategies across SG’s Corporate & Investment Banking division.

Nov 2009 – Oct 2010 · 11 mos

• Heading DPR (Deal Processing Technology), consolidating the asset classes of Forex, Derivatives, Fixed Income, Compliance and all other business functions for middle and back office operations for the Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB). Part of the Global Executive Committee, reporting to the Global CIO for DPR.

Nov 2008 – Oct 2009 · 11 mos

• Set up the Front-office technology unit (Sales & Trader applications)m and Commodities technology team for CIB in the captive centre. Worked with multiple vendors & In-house experts to set up a high-performance team for Paris and London trading desks and highly critical applications like real-time BAM (Business Activity Monitoring).

Jul 2007 – Oct 2008 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Heading projects for Investment Banking in Risk domain and regional applications development for Investment and retail banking for Asia-Pac (Hong-Kong, Singapore, Australia, China, etc..) Responsible for consolidation of development from the Asia-Pac regions to the development hub in Bangalore

Jul 2006 – Jun 2007 · 11 mos

• Project Manager of Risk projects for Societe Generale Risk domain.

Oct 2005 – Dec 2010 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Canada, India

• PMI Chapters of Toronto | International Institute of Learning (IIL)
• 2005 – 2010 | Toronto, Canada (Remote & Onsite Engagements)
• Delivered strategic coaching, training, and consulting in Advanced Project and Program Management for diverse industry verticals including Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing, Automotive, Telecom, Construction, and Biotech.
• Partnered with PMI chapters and IIL (since 2007) to develop and deliver tailored learning experiences for professionals across North America and Asia.
• Trained and coached CXOs, senior leaders, and program managers from Fortune 500 companies such as Goldman Sachs, Thomson Reuters, Volvo, Praxair, IDBI Fortis, Nokia Siemens, SAP, and more.
• Designed custom coaching frameworks, PMO methodologies, certification programs, and toolkits aligned with PMI standards and enterprise needs.
• Recognized for combining deep subject matter expertise with real-world leadership insights to drive measurable impact and knowledge transformation.

Apr 2004 – Apr 2006 · 2 yrs · Toronto, Canada Area

• Led end-to-end IT operations for HBZ’s Canadian branch, reporting locally to the CFO and globally to the Group IT Head in Dubai.
• Oversaw all aspects of technology management, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, application support, hardware procurement, and end-user services.
• Acted as the primary liaison between Canada and global IT teams, ensuring alignment with group-wide IT policies and standards.
• Directed vendor management, procurement processes, and strategic vendor relationships to ensure optimal service delivery and cost efficiency.
• Delivered consistent IT service excellence, enabling smooth banking operations while maintaining compliance and security across all systems.

May 2001 – Mar 2004 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Dubai, UAE

• Led the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions across retail and commercial banking operations, combining business analysis with software engineering.
• Delivered critical functionalities across the full banking lifecycle, including:
• Customer onboarding & account lifecycle management
• Teller systems and branch operations
• Digital channels – Internet and Mobile Banking platforms
• Cards and Point-of-Sale (POS) systems
• Credit risk and exposure management
• Interest computation & fee management modules
• Loans, advances, and term deposit management
• Trade finance operations (LCs, guarantees, bills)
• Treasury and forex transaction systems
• Payment processing – SWIFT, RTGS, ACH, EFT
• Cheque clearing & inter-branch reconciliation
• Regulatory & compliance reporting (including AML/KYC systems)
• Collaborated with business heads to gather and translate functional requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Played a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with local and international regulatory frameworks, supporting system rollouts across the Middle East and Canadian branches.
• Delivered stable, secure, and business-aligned banking systems with a focus on performance, integration, and operational efficiency.

Oct 1998 – Apr 2001 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Began career in a software product company focused on telecom and technology innovations, contributing to R&D and core backend development.
• Member of the R&D team responsible for building Java JDBC drivers and APIs for Microsoft SQL Server, enabling enterprise-grade data access and performance.
• Developed and optimized WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) servers, supporting the early evolution of mobile internet connectivity and telecom services.
• Worked closely with engineering leads to design and test reusable components for telecom infrastructure platforms. Key Skills Gained: Core Java, API development, database integrations, telecom protocols, R&D methodologies