Altaf Rehmani

Altaf Rehmani

Author, Digital Solutions Architect HSBC | Generative AI | Speaker for O'Reilly | Leadership | Low code Evangelist | Power Platform Solutions Architect

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

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

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

Contact

Feel free to reach out to me for collaborations, speaking engagements, or any inquiries.