Ashish Joshi

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Pune, Maharashtra, India25 yrs 3 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Led post-merger integration across 16+ workstreams.
  • Reduced TCO by over CHF 19M.
  • Managed P&Ls exceeding USD 125M.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech leader with expertise in data engineering and regulatory compliance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data EngineeringGlobal Regulatory ComplianceArtificial Intelligence (ai)Big DataAgile LeadershipSolution ArchitectureIt Business Strategy

Other Skills

Stakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipPost Merger IntegrationGlobal DeliveryVendor ManagementIT StrategyRisk & ControlTCO reductionData ArchitectureSystem designAgile Project ManagementProgram ManagementInformation TechnologyEngineering Data ManagementBasel III

About

I’m a technology executive with over 24 years of experience leading enterprise-wide transformation across data engineering, AI, cloud platforms, and regulatory technology. I partner with C-suite leaders to modernize legacy ecosystems, drive platform scalability, and embed AI-driven innovation across financial systems and global business operations. I led the post-merger technology integration across 16+ workstreams, unifying systems, reducing TCO by over CHF 19M, and delivering real-time regulatory compliance through scalable data platforms. My track record includes managing P&Ls exceeding USD 125M and leading high-performance teams of 300–400 engineers across AMER, EMEA, and APAC. Whether transforming DevOps maturity, enabling AI-powered analytics, or simplifying capital and risk reporting systems, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, execution, and measurable business impact. I’ve delivered results for global leaders including UBS, Barclays, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, Accenture, and Amdocs. I lead with empathy, clarity, and a commitment to organizational growth. I build talent pipelines, champion inclusive teams, and believe innovation flourishes in a culture of trust and curiosity. Core Specialties Data Engineering | Cloud & Platform Modernization | AI & Analytics | System Design | Software Architecture | Agile, DevOps & Developer Experience | Regulatory Compliance | P&L Ownership | CxO Partnership | Post-Merger Tech Integration Let’s Connect I’m always open to conversations around enterprise innovation, AI transformation, and scaling engineering impact. You can reach me at aajoshi.vxii@gmail.com or right here on LinkedIn. 🎖 Honored to be recognized as a Favikon Ambassador – Data Science India (2025).

Experience

25 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
8 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Ubs

7 roles

Capital Analytics India Region Lead - Regulatory Stream

Jan 2025 – Feb 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Directed the delivery and workforce strategy for the Capital Analytics Crew in the regulatory stream across the India region.
  • Led talent acquisition, training, and resource allocation to improve team efficiency and reduce project delivery timelines.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to execute key regulatory projects.
Agile LeadershipArtificial Intelligence (AI)Basel IIIBig DataCross-functional Team LeadershipData Architecture+19

Technology Director : Data Engineering - Big Data, Data Analytics, Agile, DevOps

Promoted

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Provide strategic direction to key data engineering programs/projects portfolio. Matrix manage various delivery teams.
  • Liaise with globally distributed teams and stakeholders across AMER (Raleigh, New York), EMEA (London, Poland, Switzerland) & APAC (Singapore, India).
  • Collaborate with senior leadership across banks and influencing architectural decisions based on regulatory requirements and timeline commitments.
  • Strategic Leadership and Efficiency - Leveraged expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management to spearhead proactive measures and expedite the S166 audit process.
  • Reduced Compliance Cost by 15% by merging accounting standards of both banks. Completed delivery of new strategy without any delays as per regulatory commitments.
  • Enabled delivery of strategic post M&A project in just 6 months, representing an accelerated timeline of 75% compared to industry benchmarks.
  • Ensured smooth data transitions across 16 workstreams within the CS bank with front-to-back applications minimized disruptions, surpassing industry expectations for project delivery timelines. Saved ~10%-15% of the time spent with an automated integrated system between both companies.
  • Received multiple awards YoY including Inspiring Leadership {x2}; Annual Performer {x9}; GCIO STAR Performer.
Stakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipPost Merger IntegrationGlobal Regulatory ComplianceAgile LeadershipGlobal Delivery+13

Capital Heritage & Leverage (F2B) Delivery Lead - Big Data, Java, OBIEE, Axiom, Agile, DevOps

Jan 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Provide strategic direction to key tech-driven programs/projects for FINMA, PRA, IHC, and other EU/APAC regulators with portfolio P&L ownership. Matrix manage various heritage delivery teams. Liaise with globally distributed teams and stakeholders across AMER (Raleigh, New York), EMEA (London, Poland, Switzerland) & APAC (Singapore, India).
  • Improved efficiency and quality by implementing Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies, reducing time to market by 67%, increasing staff productivity by 30%, improving code quality by 28%, and reducing technical debt.
Vendor ManagementSolution ArchitectureIT Business StrategyIT StrategyBig DataTeam Leadership+7

IT Program Manager : Capital Engineering - Big Data & Regulatory Compliance

Jan 2021 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Delivered end-to-end Regulatory Committed Technology Programs for Risk & Finance, ensuring alignment with target architecture and adherence to BCBS, CRR2, and CRD5 guidelines. Engineered innovative solutions using Big Data and Reporting technologies such as OBIEE, Axiom, and Portal. These programs targeted Group and Local Regulatory Reporting, addressing Compliance and Management Information (MI) requirements.
Solution ArchitectureIT Business StrategyStakeholder ManagementGlobal DeliveryAgile Project ManagementProgram Delivery Management+1

Capital Calculation Engineering India Delivery Lead - Big Data, Java, OBIEE, Axiom

May 2020 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Built world-class IT team with all people, process, and technology providing strategic direction, architectural integrity and oversight to key technology-driven complex programs including EOL remediation to ensure regulatory and financial compliance in alignment with Business commitments, TCO targets and technology risks. Engaged with business and change partners globally to build & drive the BOW strategy as a basis for the annual budget. Direct reporting +50 resources with a P&L budget ownership designing and delivering solutions using Java & Big Data technologies.
  • Managed 6 SOX-controlled applications lifecycles, ensuring alignment with approved strategy, target architecture, TCO, delivery framework, controls & compliance, and security. Optimised RTB costs by identifying opportunities to retire legacy applications, manage licenses, and leverage emerging technologies
  • Demonstrated excellence in risk management with no Control Matters registered during SOX, RDAR, and External audits with KPMG and PWC.
  • Delivered significant business value by migrating from Sienna to MDS, resulting in an RWA benefit of CHF 200M and TCO benefit of CHF 960K.
  • Successfully built strategic harmonized calculator and reports for capital disclosures in compliance with FINMA Basel III requirements, resulting in a simplified technical architecture, improved performance, data quality and controls, and reduced TCO costs.
  • Achieved regulatory compliance by delivering front-to-back implementation of the Basel III regulations for FINMA, PRA, IHC regulators resulting in TCO savings of CHF 8Mn and RWA Benefit of CHF 6Bn.
  • Fostered a more diverse and inclusive workplace by increasing diversity ratio to 45% and expanding diversity leadership by 20%, assigning ownership of 9 critical SOX applications
Solution ArchitectureIT Business StrategyStakeholder ManagementGlobal Regulatory ComplianceAgile LeadershipDigital Transformation+4

IT Project Manager : Capital Engineering - Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Solutions

Promoted

Jan 2018 – Dec 2023 · 5 yrs 11 mos

  • As IT Project Manager, drove the management and delivery of Front to Bank IT landscape solutions, addressing business challenges and achieving tangible outcomes for Regulatory Commitments under the Capital Engineering Business Unit. Ensured alignment with FINMA IB, PRA, EBA, and CSUK Compliance, adhering to Basel III, CRR2, and CRD5 regulations.
Solution ArchitectureStakeholder ManagementGlobal Regulatory ComplianceGlobal DeliveryAgile Project ManagementBasel III+1

IT Program & Project Manager : Accounting Standards - IFRS Compliance & Data Integration

Oct 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Owned the overall F2B delivery of the Accounting Standards Program, implementing:
  • A) Leases in accordance with IFRS 16 regulations
  • B) Revenue Recognition following IFRS 15 regulations
  • C) Classification & Measurement of financial assets under IFRS 16 regulations
Solution ArchitectureIT Business StrategyStakeholder ManagementGlobal DeliveryAgile Project ManagementProgram Delivery Management

Barclays

4 roles

Head of Data Masking CoE - Big Data, Cloud Security, and Compliance

Jun 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Spearheaded the build-out of the first-ever Data Masking CoE that improved revenues from £400K to £2M (↑500%). Led and managed a team of 30 technologists that provides evangelisation, best practices and support for Data Masking programs globally in a manner that meets customer, compliance and regulatory requirements, aligns with and supports the risk posture of the enterprise. Collaborated with CTO to identify leading edge tech opportunities- Dynamic Data Masking, AWS, Big Data, Salesforce etc.
  • Direct reporting 10 technologists driving the roadmaps for the organization in alignment with the Data Strategy

Program Manager - Risk Control, Big Data, and Compliance

Promoted

Dec 2015 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Delivered mission critical complex programs at a global level aligned with the Data Strategy and Risk across Investment Bank, Barclaycard, and Corporate Banking within strict constraints of time. Liaised with globally distributed Agile teams and stakeholders across AMER (New York), EMEA (London) & APAC (Singapore, India).
  • Empowered and mobilized +20 project managers and 300-400 functional reporting technology resources through innovative, exemplary, and reliable direction with a P&L Ownership of £8M.
  • Achieved compliance to Tech Control CO-047, GIS 2.3.1, IRM and GDPR requirements reducing financial impact by £11M, reputational damage, significant loss of competitive advantage, regulatory sanctions, and legal actions.
  • Ensured proper protection of personal data and privacy-related information for +1200 applications and its associated non-Prod environments.
  • Implemented central SWAT teams, re-negotiated contracts with vendors, enhanced quality assurance and location strategies that reduced costs by 33%.

APAC Delivery Lead (Futures, Options & Credit Derivatives) - .NET, C#, Agile, DevOps

Nov 2014 – Nov 2015 · 1 yr · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Delivery lead accountable for driving EPAS Strategic platform development and support for various business clients. Delivered software products, including tool design, conception, execution, and modification using .NET C# as technologies in a mature agile manner. Direct reporting distributed agile teams of 3 technology resources with an annual budget of £180K.
  • Delivered +100 Regulatory CRs on time and budget aligning based on various regulatory commitments.
  • Improved efficiency of APAC projects by implementing Scrum for development and Kanban for Support projects expediting releases from Quarterly to monthly.

Chief Operating Officer - Prime Services, ICT

Jul 2013 – Oct 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Hired as a COO to drive central PPM, COO and PMO functions in conjunction with regulatory, risk & control and audit programs, ensuring compliance to central processes for Institutional Client Technology division with an annual P&L of £5M.
  • Involved in strategic re-organization of Business Unit to bring synergies across teams based on technology, product, tools, platforms, and solutions developed increasing staff efficiency by 22%.
  • Soared company-wide efficiency by implementing industrialized program management processes tools and techniques to design and develop enterprise applications and increasing staff productivity by 30%
  • Essayed a key role improving the operational excellence by creating & executing scorecard metrics and improved resource utilization by 52% via automation and reusable assets

Accenture

3 roles

Global Infrastructure Outsourcing (IO) Capability Manager

Promoted

Jul 2012 – Jul 2013 · 1 yr · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Established new capabilities, offerings, and refinements for the Infrastructure Outsourcing Services catalogue. Enhanced maturity via industry benchmarks and hype curves, roadmap planning, budget & schedule monitoring for +13 capabilities.
  • › Spearheaded new product creation for Infrastructure Outsourcing business unit collaboratively with the respective Business heads.
  • › Drafted several frameworks like governance, methodology, tools & templates for Project, Program, Portfolio Management & Service Management through
  • mobilization, transformation & improvement, etc. aligning to ITIL, ADM & PPSM Methodologies.

Senior Business Solutions Architect

Jul 2011 – Jul 2013 · 2 yrs · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • › Responsible for identifying business opportunities, performing initial qualification and defining value proposition for the external customer(s).
  • › Defined, developed and refined scope, estimation, technical design, contingency plans, costs, schedule, development or support approach, resource/sourcing
  • plans and commercial elements ensuring that it is aligned to the contract and the financials of the engagement.
  • Awarded contracts from customers like JBL, Harman Kardon, Vodafone, Volkswagen, South African Coal Mining Holdings Limited, Siemens, Mercedes.

Senior Manager Project Management

Jul 2011 – Jun 2012 · 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Spearheaded the Setup & build-out of PPSM Tower leading a team of 20 PPSM specialists and German translators.
  • › Established frameworks that involved governance, methodology, tools & templates for project, program, portfolio, change, RAIDAR and service management
  • › Involved in upgradation of services, service levels & quality and execution of transformation strategy of the organization.
  • › Ensured delivery of products and services are within the agreed schedule, quality and budget are in accordance with the program plan and program governance.
  • › Improved the Efficiency and Effectiveness of PMO and Translation team by usage of tools and trainings on the subjects required.
  • › Reduced 75% Turnaround time of reports by means of automation
  • › Transformed processes and services, thereby saved cost of USD 2M and reduced the turnaround time by 90%.
  • › No Escalations received from the Onshore team or from the client for the exceptional service provided.

Amdocs

2 roles

Program Manager

Jan 2010 – Jul 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Managed E2E Implementation of Amdocs 7.x for global telecom clients like Astro, Maxis, Vodafone, Bell Canada, Telstra, Sprint & Rogers. Managed distributed teams across India, Cyprus, Israel, Australia, UK, USA, Malaysia. Received multiple awards YoY.

Project Manager

Aug 2008 – Dec 2009 · 1 yr 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Hsbc

3 roles

Assistant Project Manager - HUB Academy

Promoted

Jan 2008 – Aug 2008 · 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Project Manager Program Management Office

Apr 2007 – Dec 2007 · 8 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Implementation and Support Lead - GEA

Mar 2004 – Mar 2007 · 3 yrs · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Standard chartered global business services

2 roles

Implementation Analyst - eBanking Division

Promoted

Mar 2003 – Jan 2004 · 10 mos

Business Analyst / Developer - Service Delivery Division

Jan 2002 – Mar 2003 · 1 yr 2 mos

Zap infotech pvt. ltd.

Analyst

Jun 1997 – Jan 1999 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra

Education

IES MCRC

PGDBA — Systems and Operations

Jan 1999 – Jan 2001

Bhavans College

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) — Chemistry

Bhavans College

HSC — Science

HMPS

SSC — General Studies

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

Executive PG Programme — Machine Learning & AI

May 2024 – Jun 2025

Liverpool John Moores University

Master's degree — Machine Learning & AI

May 2024 – Present

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