May 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• As a technology leader, I spearheaded digital transformation initiatives for leading financial institutions, driving innovation and operational excellence.
• Microservices Architecture Leadership: Designed and implemented modular architectures, REST APIs, Redis caching, and event-driven systems. Defined URIs and deployment strategies on PaaS platforms i.e PCF.
• Secure DevOps & SDLC Excellence
• Streamlined CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, enabling faster and more reliable deployments across non-production and production environments.
• Spearheaded technology guidance for secure software delivery, ensuring compliance with enterprise security standards.
• Established best practices for Unit Code Coverage, Secure Coding, and Java code quality to strengthen application security and maintainability.
• Integrated distributed logging frameworks for enhanced observability and troubleshooting across microservices.
• Implemented DevSecOps principles to embed security checks throughout the SDLC.
• Performance Optimisation: Stabilised Kotak NetBanking platform to handle 1,000 TPS, implementing robust Active/Passive deployment strategies for high availability and fault tolerance.
• Strategic Solutioning: Partnered with Cognizant’s Sales team to design and estimate Corporate Banking solutions, aligning technology with business goals.
• Legacy Modernisation: Led the modernisation program for Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), migrating legacy systems to a containerised, microservices based architecture for improved agility and performance.
• Impact: Enabled faster time-to-market, improved operational efficiency and supported mission critical banking transformations.

Jun 2016 – May 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Collaborated with Mastercard on their Digital Wallet Payment Solution, focusing on secure card registration, encryption/decryption flows, and checkout integration.
• Designed low-level architecture artefacts including sequence diagrams and flowcharts to support scalable and secure payment systems.
• Successfully led the wallet solution through production rollout and transitioned ownership to Mastercard’s business and support teams.
• Supported on-site integration efforts in Singapore, ensuring successful deployment and client alignment with Citi Bank, Taiwan.
• POC: Led the migration of the wallet platform to a microservices based architecture using Spring Boot, deployed on Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF).
• Worked closely with the Cyber Security team to integrate Chargeback functionality into the billing system.

Jan 2014 – Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea · On-site

• Contributed to the design and development of enterprise-grade server solutions for multifunction printer (MFP) devices, enabling centralised management and customisation for global clients.
• Solution Development: Led development of key modules for XOA-based server solutions, including Fleet Admin Pro, covering user management, plug-in management, license management, and security.
• Enterprise Customisation: Built XOA-Web-based server platforms allowing enterprises to deploy tailored solutions for MFP devices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaged with global stakeholders for requirement analysis, design reviews, and solution alignment.
• Proof of Concept (POC): Delivered POCs for XOA MFP devices to enable centralized control, software updates, and policy enforcement.
• Full Lifecycle Contribution: Involved in coding, design, and integration across all phases of solution development.
• Impact: Enabled enterprises to streamline MFP management, improve security, and reduce operational overhead through centralised control and scalable server solutions.

Nov 2008 – Dec 2013 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

• Led software development initiatives for telecom applications, delivering complex solutions such as CCBS, Roaming, and Rating systems. Managed complete project lifecycle and ensured compliance with quality and timelines. Acted as a technical leader, conducting design/code reviews and acceptance testing. Collaborated with clients and senior management to align deliverables with strategic goals. Skilled in team leadership, performance management and fostering engineering excellence.

Jun 2007 – Oct 2008 · 1 yr 4 mos · Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea

• Initiated the International career with this organization and reported to the General Manager, leading resources in multiple application re-engineering projects with responsibilities of knowledge acquisition of existing application process/work flow, gap analysis against business requirement, design, development, code review and testing of re-engineered solutions. Entrusted with the outsourcing of the POSCO work to off-shore development centre in India; Successfully managed and developed software in the offshore centre in India.

Feb 2003 – Jun 2007 · 4 yrs 4 mos

• Starting as Developer in Feb 2003, progressed steadily as Sr. Developer, Team Leader and finally as Project Manager and reported to the VP (Delivery & Product) and led a team of 15 resources in multiple projects with the total responsibility of project execution including initiation, planning, execution, control and delivery as well as for Client Management, Requirement Finalisation, Progress Report Preparation and Feedback with the client