Ajay K.

Experience

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  Tech Mahindra

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Senior software engineer

  Analyzed the requirements (both functional and non-functional) by going through specifications and inputs from Business Analysts.Analyzed application architecture document and seek inputs from architecture/design team to understand the overall architecture in order to provide deliverables that are in line with architectural requirements.Worked on ‘Go Live’ activities as per the implementation plan to enable productionization of application without any issues.Participated in and prepare content for KT sessions and documents the understanding.Developed code and document artifacts including unit test plans and ensures that output is as per given specification.Performed testing activities based (functional, Integration, System, User experience) based on the plans and in line with guidance from supervisor. Show less

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  Bosch USA

  Feb 2003 - Feb 2005

  Project lead

  Analyzed the client and project requirements (both functional and non-functional) by studying the existing documents and assimilating inputs from business analysts/SME.Interfaced with internal team and other stakeholders in order to undertake onsite-specific activities of the project.Conducted impact analysis, create design specification as per the high-level design and create unit test plan to develop validate the application as per the requirements.Analyzed application architecture document and seek inputs from architecture/design team to understand the overall architecture in order to provide deliverables that are in line with architectural requirements.Developed code and document artifacts including unit test plans and ensures that output is as per given specification.Created the user documentation for programs assigned with guidance from supervisor using their knowledge of relevant technology, business requirements and understanding of client application. Show less

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  KPIT

  Feb 2005 - Mar 2006

  System manager

  Created and implemented project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for one or more small to medium sized projects. Prepared detailed statements of work and gained concurrence and approval from stakeholders regarding various project aspects and adjusts accordingly. Participated in Quality assurance reviews to ensure adherence to project management policies and procedures. Assisted in the staffing of projects. Organizes project team members to ensure communication and understanding of deadlines, assignments and objectives. Managed costs, schedules and quality by overseeing project deliverables. Ensures schedule and budget are met. Performed ongoing review of project status; identifies possible project risks. Recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate.Interfaced with team members and stakeholders to manage changes to the project which may involve changes to technical requirements, business requirements and schedule. Managed client, company and project team expectations for agreed upon project performance by obtaining, providing and monitoring project metrics.Oversaw assigned personnel for projects. Assigned work and provided direction with regard to timeliness and completion of project objectives. Addressed performance issues within prescribed guidelines. Provided performance input upon completion of project. Show less

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  DXC Technology

  Mar 2006 - Nov 2011

  IT Manager

  Manage P&L for programs/Projects SLA’s quality, value adds and improve operational efficienciesSPOC for all aspects of delivery and customer face for in flight projectsIdentification of business opportunities/pipelines, demonstrating DXC capabilities through POC/Demo and converting them in client approved projectsManagement of entire project life cycle from project definition/scope through implementation for several large projects having revenue of 1 M 10 M consisting of business analysts,solution architects, developers, testers and performance testersWorking closely with strategic product development team in defining the product road map and executing most strategic and time to market critical projectsBuilding very strong relationship with top executives to drive and achieve the roadmap and worked on a complete product cycle starting for initiation to final releaseDevelopment for the overall program/project plan, budget, structure, schedule and staffing requirements and driving the project milestonesIdentifying risk/issues and prepare response plan for the risks and preparing communication planTracking the deliverables and facilitating the technical issues resolutionWorked extensively on global off shoring model and managed team spread across several time zonesDetermining the need for and impact of changes in scope of project and making and implementing recommendations based on determinations Gaining concurrence, approval, andconsensus from stakeholders regarding the various project aspects, adjusts accordinglyManaged several projects using scrum methodology and played role of scrum masterBuilding and managing teams of software development, including hiring, performance management, skills assessment, training, and career development Show less

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  Infosys

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2022

  Provided architecture governance and technology leadership & oversight for portfolio of products/Platforms. Engaged in strategic conversations with customers to identify modernization/transformation/cloud drivers, assess their cloud maturity model and formulate business case/strategy. Worked directly with sales and industry solution group to create win themes for proposal, respond to RFPs, RFIs and define overall solution. Conducted current state assessment, discovery workshops and created future architecture. Developed reference architectures, best practices, standards, frameworks, and processes to support and facilitate development.Provided value case/cost benefit analysis/TCO for usage of alternative platform/service. Re-architected Monolithic applications to cloud native microservice.Worked on identifying, evaluating and moving workloads and functionality to cloud/hybrid set-up.Leveraged Hybrid cloud services for producing multi-tier, resilient, scalable, highly available and secure architecture. Drove automation through adoption of DevOPs procedure, CI/CD and Infra-as-a-code. Worked with InfoSec to design cloud security blueprints based on organizational standard and regulatory requirement such as PCI-DSS and HIPPA. Conducted the Security Risk Assessment for overall product implementation and provided solution for gaps.Developed several POCs to help select suitable technology, frameworks, products on enterprise level.Worked on Hybrid architecture to integrate 3rd party products.Coached and mentored the team and built flexible and adaptive team.Worked with cross functional teams on different levels of organization. Show less Managed Finacle digital commerce a mobile wallet payment product) product delivery.Conceptualized and architected the alternative banking ( agency banking) in context of financial inclusion and developed the product accordingly.Successfully steered the complete product ( Agency Banking and Mobile wallet) release involving initiation and development of the application.Served as single point of contact for the product; facilitated technical discussions with clients.Represented business area in planning, development, implementation and problem resolutions within technology Services.Played key role in planning the release and support process to assists the business users,Recruited, trained and evaluated personnel; led a team which consists of tech leads, architects and project managers. Show less

  • Enterprise Architect

    Feb 2014 - Apr 2022

  • Senior Technical Manager

    Nov 2011 - Feb 2014
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  U.S. Bank

  May 2022 - now

  Vice President - Principal Solution Architect , Enterprise Architecture & Innovation

  Working on some interesting transformative stuff - Core modernization, Finance and Treasury Transformation !!!