Gita Kolla

Experience

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  Intelligroup/Seraova

  Apr 2000 - Jan 2001

  Software Programmer / Offshore Technical Lead

  Started as a programmer, with in six months promoted as a technical lead. Developed Private banking capability using Java, J2EE, JDBC, Servlets, UDB

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  Ness Global Services

  Feb 2001 - Jul 2006

  Senior Software Programmer - Financial Technologies
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  American Express

  Aug 2006 - Mar 2024

  Proficient in curating and nurturing high-performing teams within the Credit and Fraud Risk Organization, cultivating a culture of accountability and empowerment. Demonstrated expertise in orchestrating strategic dialogues to delineate platform roadmaps, seamlessly aligning them with overarching product strategies. Collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders to iteratively refine and prioritize product backlogs, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.Spearheaded the ownership of Data Architecture and delivery of Data Capabilities for the Risk Data Management platform for all credit and fraud risk decisions at American Express. Played a pivotal role in guiding engineering teams towards the delivery of impactful products, with a specialization in crafting robust Data Ingestion pipelines (both real-time and batch data) and Data Publishing frameworks. Additionally, pioneered the development of resilient data access patterns and introduced Data as a Service (DaaS) solutions for informed credit and fraud risk decision-making. Show less Pioneered the establishment of the Solution Management team for the Big Data platform at American Express. Developed intricate roadmaps and Point of Arrival (POA) solutions, notably for the Data Marketplace, designed to integrate internal and external data sources across American Express for enhanced search, analytics, and machine learning model development. Formulated a comprehensive design solution for Data Life Cycle Management to ensure seamless data governance and optimization. Engineered robust frameworks for Unified Data Movement, Data Quality, and Anomaly Detection, bolstering data integrity and insights accuracy. Furthermore, devised a strategic action plan to fortify Observability, enabling proactive monitoring and timely interventions. Show less American Express is embarking on a significant initiative to develop Non-Card Lending products tailored not only for existing customers but also for prospective clients. To facilitate the introduction of these innovative products, the company is crafting a strategic vision centered around the creation of the Commercial Lending Platform (CLP). This platform will serve as a centralized solution accessible to all business units within American Express, enabling seamless offering of any Non-Card Lending product.The primary objective of the CLP is to cultivate flexibility, allowing for the provision of various Non-Card Lending products while serving as a unified platform for the entire enterprise.My pivotal role in this endeavor encompassed:* Spearheading the development of a platform Blueprint and Point of Arrival Solution and Technical End-to-End Architecture, specifically tailored for Consumer & Commercial Lending Products such as Working Capital Terms and Merchant Financing etc* Partnering with 50+ teams across the enterprise.* Conducting rigorous evaluations of external products to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and market demands.* Architecting a sophisticated Microservices framework, integrating external APIs, and implementing comprehensive scorecards, metrics, and dashboards to enhance functionality and performance tracking.Received best compliments from business partners and peer technology partners for the detailed technical architecture.In addition, I introduced capability maps into the organization to facilitate strategic alignment and resource optimization.Through these efforts, American Express aims to establish itself as a leader in the Non-Card Lending space, delivering flexible and innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of customers globally. Show less Championed the creation of a sophisticated company Platform blueprint for Global Network Technologies, intricately detailing product and application architecture while mapping out a strategic roadmap for future development. Devised a meticulous Point of Arrival (POA) Matching strategy, harmonizing authorized transactions with settlement transactions to streamline financial operations seamlessly. Additionally, exercised vigilant oversight of the enterprise architecture throughout the portfolio, ensuring steadfast alignment with organizational objectives and standards. Show less * Analyzed requirements and crafted design documents for software development.* Developed abInito graphs and formulated workflow plans, including scripting for execution.* Identified defects and provided solutions while maintaining thorough documentation and test cases.* Contributed to unit testing and user acceptance testing (UAT), optimizing graph performance.* Managed job scheduling in Autosys, enabling efficient data sharing with clients via Global data files.* Engineered Local and Global Remittance Utilities for diverse payment processing needs.* Established an IRI Database for analytics, enhancing traffic management on the Global Data Repository.* Implemented a follow-the-sun data processing framework, reducing time-to-market for Global data.* Developed a change data capture application to transmit data to IDN and created a Global File tracking Utility for monitoring data feeds' lifecycle.* Introduced a Kanban delivery model, achieving 30% cost savings within the Global Corporate Portfolio.* Managed a portfolio comprising 40 contracted workforce members. Implemented a rotation process to ensure a well-rounded workforce and foster motivation. Show less

  • Director Product Development - Risk Products and Data Solutions

    Feb 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Sr Business Architect - Big Data Platform

    Aug 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Lead Technical Architect - Commercial Lending Products

    May 2016 - Jul 2019

  • Lead Technical Architect - Global Network Technologies

    Sept 2014 - Apr 2016

  • Lead Programmer Analyst - Global Corporate Services Technologies

    Aug 2006 - Aug 2014
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  Merit Consulting Group Inc

  Aug 2022 - now

  President & CEO

  A distinguished leader in software development and IT staffing celebrated for Transformational leadership, Strategy, Analytics, Product, and Data management. Renowned for crafting visionary roadmaps and revitalizing applications to surpass industry benchmarks, resulting in heightened operational efficiency and elevated customer experiences, garnering prestigious industry recognition. Proven track record in leading large global teams and guiding informed investment decisions through meticulous analysis and strategic planning. Proficient in translating analytic insights into tangible business strategies, facilitating effective decision-making, and propelling organizational success in the dynamic realm of software development and IT staffing. Show less

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  Inteedo

  Sept 2023 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  A seasoned leader in healthcare product development renowned for Transformational leadership, Strategy, Analytics, Product, and Data management. Acknowledged for crafting visionary roadmaps and advancing applications to surpass industry benchmarks, resulting in heightened operational efficiency and superior customer experiences, garnering industry acclaim. Proven track record in steering large global teams and making informed investment decisions through meticulous analysis and strategic foresight. Adept at leveraging analytic insights to formulate actionable business strategies, facilitating effective decision-making and driving organizational triumph in the healthcare sector. Show less