About Me
I am a passionate Digital Solutions Architect with extensive experience in Generative AI, Low Code development, and Power Platform solutions. As an author and speaker for O'Reilly, I share my knowledge and insights with the tech community.
My expertise lies in implementing digital transformation strategies, leading high-performing teams, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive business growth and innovation.
Skills
- Generative AI
- Low Code Development
- Power Platform
- Digital Transformation
- Leadership
- Agile Methodologies
Professional Experience
Generative AI Ambassador and APAC Lead
HSBC | January 2024 - Present
- Education and awareness by holding various knowledge sharing sessions on Gen AI Topics.
- Promote business idea generation, responsible usage and solutions to implement generative AI.
- Active participation in various generative AI forums and discussions to enable and unlock business value.
Global Digital and Automation, Commercial Banking
HSBC | October 2023 - Present
- Leading a team of digital and automation professionals to create business value.
- Working on Generative AI enabled workflows and projects for staff productivity.
- Influencing new ways of working, hiring, cross skilling and enabling collaboration and reuse.
- Helping Scale low code platforms and business value delivery across the organisation.
Citizen Development Lead - Commercial Banking
HSBC | October 2021 - Present
- Pioneered the framework for citizen development in the enterprise.
- Established the training program, CoE and implemented a global program to upskill.
- Evangelised the use of low code platforms and solutions within the organisation.
- 800+ people trained and over 300 certified as Citizen developers who have created 50+ solutions.
Regional Head, Digital Solutions and Delivery - Commercial Banking
HSBC | May 2021 - April 2023
- Part of the Digital Transformation team enabling Business growth through Data and Technology.
- Championing Digital transformation at scale using Microsoft Power Platform.
- Pioneer and run the Citizen Development Program within Commercial Banking.
- Technical lead for Digital transformation projects with business impact.
Solutions Architect and Builder: Credit and Lending Solutions
HSBC | January 2020 - April 2022
- Built suite of low code business applications for wholesale creating efficiency gains.
- Built scalable solutions across multiple markets using resilient design and cloud technologies.
- Architected and implemented integration between different applications.
- Solutions adopted by 15+ markets and 5000+ users within the organisation.
Executive Director Information Technology
Xccelerate | September 2018 - March 2019 (7 months)
Hong Kong
- Managed and scaled technology across the board, ensuring top-notch quality in operations, content, and learning experience.
- Enabled business scaling through Online Learning Platform.
- Led product development for next-generation Blended Learning Platform.
- Conducted technology pre-sales for Digital Labs and B2B Corporate Training.
Digital IT Project Manager
DFS Group | May 2017 - August 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Hong Kong
- Oversaw development and support of Mobile solutions including WeChat-based mini-programs.
- Managed cross-functional teams using Scrum to deliver solutions meeting business requirements and enterprise standards.
- Led end-to-end management, design, and delivery of In-store Mobile Apps.
Product Owner and Technology Lead
TinyTapps Software Private Limited | September 2015 - April 2017 (1 year 8 months)
Pune Area, India
- Responsible for growth strategies to increase brand valuation.
- Owned future product roadmap for the company.
- Managed a portfolio of over 50 early learning apps downloaded by millions of users worldwide.
Chief Technology Officer
redbytes software | August 2009 - July 2015 (6 years)
315 Aurora Towers, M.G, Road, Pune, India
- Directed technology and alliance strategies, solution & delivery, and managed operations and P&L.
- Structured organization's performance by mentoring teams using SCRUM.
- Developed competency in cross-platform mobile development, building a portfolio of 60+ educational apps and games.
- Spearheaded regional application & testing practice operations, business expansion, and key client engagements.
Publications
- Generative AI for everyone
- Common Mistakes in Agile Implementations
Contact
Feel free to reach out to me for collaborations, speaking engagements, or any inquiries.