Performance-Dynamic and results-oriented IT executive with over 26 years of experience, including 24+ years in banking and financial institutions. Proven expertise in IT governance, core banking systems, digital transformation, and process optimization. Demonstrates strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams, driving operational efficiency, and delivering strategic IT solutions. Backed by robust academic qualifications in finance, computer science, and international banking certifications, adept at leading technology innovations in high-pressure environments.
Demonstrated ability to tackle complex IT Projects/assignments, seamlessly integrating banking, financial, and IT expertise. Proven track record of leadership and strategic decision-making in the ever-evolving landscape of the banking sector, digital transformation accepting change and facing pressures.
• IT Governance: Spearheaded IT governance initiatives, revising IT strategies and policies in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Leading Project and Involved in Project Management
• Leading Teams IAM: Supervised teams handling identity and access management (IAM) and application support, ensuring seamless operations.
• Leading IT Procurement and Vendor Management: Optimized IT procurement and vendor management, driving cost-effective solutions and contracts/SLAs/AMCs renewals.
• Supervising IT Project Managers & providing mentorship for effective project management
• Directed core banking (T24) teams and managed post-migration operations, ensuring successful implementation and support of T24.
• Led IT services, including change management, budgeting, BCP/DR and strategic planning, for over 5 years.
• Championed digital initiatives, including corporate loan origination systems and IT service management platforms.
• Established and trained specialized teams for IAM and T24 COB processes.
• Delivered first-ever SMS policy for roles and rights management.
• Lead Business Analysts and Project Managers to deliver Solutions