Mutual Funds, Security Services & Investment Banking, Data Science, AI/ML, Python, Generative AI, Big Data/LLM
Ajay Kumar
Technology Delivery Leader
Mumbai
Summary
Seasoned Delivery Leader|Expertise in IBM Mainframes Technology| Exposure in managing Projects in Technologies like React, Python, Java, HTML, Web Services, MySQL|People's Leader|Team Builder & Mentor|Fund Services expert|Pursuing Data Science Course| PTMBA with 20+ years of Information technology (IT) experience in Leading the design, development, and implementation of cost effective, high performance technology solutions for some top global financial Institutions like Merrill Lynch, Royal Bank of Scotland and JP Morgan Chase.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Vice President
JP Morgan
01.2022 - Current
- Technology Lead responsible for Business delivery for WINS application in India. WINS is a strategic fund accounting system delivering the net asset value for mutual and pension funds & does accounting for 20+ Trillion USD assets under custody.
- Lead high performing teams across technologies like Mainframes, Cobol, JCL, DB2, Python, Java, React, Cloud, AI/ML to deliver robust software that meets quality, product and project requirements across Global locations
- Delivered projects worth more than 10 Million USD, catering to some of the big financial institutions like Blackrock, Vanguard etc.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity through Modernization. Simplified platform by creating simpler design and Dashboards.Completely revamped the financial reporting processes to a Strategic Data feed with common code running to create all financial reporting reports.
- Analyzed and Build Fund Accounting Data feeds for JP Morgan Fusion Platform
Vice President
JP Morgan
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Lead Projects to onboard some of the biggest client like Blackrock, Vanguard etc. Subject matter expert for several client and Auditor Reports.
Software Engineer III
JP Morgan
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects.
- Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the code.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products on schedule.
- Provided technical guidance to junior developers, fostering a positive team environment and promoting professional growth.
- Owner and SME of Financial Reporting reporting process. Designed and Build reports from scratch for our business.
Software Engineer II
JP Morgan
05.2010 - 12.2013
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Maintained existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects.
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
- Collaborated with clients to define solution requirements.
Tech Lead
Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS
07.2009 - 04.2010
- Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill improvement.
- Streamlined code review processes, improving overall code quality while reducing time spent on revisions.
- Reduced system downtime with proactive monitoring, timely troubleshooting, and efficient issue resolution.
- Supervised work of programmers, designers and technicians
Information Technology Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2003 - 06.2009
- Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
- Develop efficient mainframe code as per business requirements. Implement and monitor in Production live environment.
- Optimized software performance through regular maintenance, updates, and debugging.
- Build an application to manage Job submissions automatically saving more than $65000 annually.
Education
PG Level Advanced Certification Programme - Computational Data Science
Indian Institute of Science
Bengaluru, India Apr.2024 - May.2025
Part Time MBA - Finance
NMIMS
Mumbai May.2012 - Jun.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
IIT Roorkee
Roorkee Jul.1999 - Jun.2003
12th CBSE - Science
DAV Public School
Saharanpur Apr.1998 - Apr.1999
Skills
Strategic leadership
Delivery Leader
IT Management
Strategic planning
Digital Transformation
Process Improvements
Project Management
Team Building
Coaching & Mentoring
Results Oriented
Execution
Problem-Solving
Analytical Skills
Fund Services, Mutual Funds, InvestOne, Fund Accounting
Mainframes, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS
React, Web Services, Python, AI/ML, Data Science
Java, HTML, Java Script
DevOps, CI/CD
Cloud, AWS
Fin Ops
Certification
Advanced Leadership Program - IIM Bangalore
Interests
Travelling, Cycling, Running, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Cricket etc
Volunteer Experience - Teach computer skills, Code for Good, Force for Good
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
PG Level Advanced Certification Programme - Computational Data Science
Indian Institute of Science
Apr.2024 - May.2025
Sr. Vice President
JP Morgan
01.2022 - Current
Vice President
JP Morgan
01.2018 - 12.2021
Software Engineer III
JP Morgan
01.2014 - 12.2017
Part Time MBA - Finance
NMIMS
May.2012 - Jun.2015
Software Engineer II
JP Morgan
05.2010 - 12.2013
Tech Lead
Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS
07.2009 - 04.2010
Information Technology Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2003 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
IIT Roorkee
Jul.1999 - Jun.2003
12th CBSE - Science
DAV Public School
Apr.1998 - Apr.1999