Akshaj Kasliwal
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven engineer with experience at Morgan Stanley, building Python-based tools, analytics, and automation to support trading, risk, and sales workflows across global markets. Proven ability to work with data-intensive systems, improve operational and analytical efficiency, and resolve production issues in high-impact environments through structured problem-solving and cross-team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer - Financial Technology and Automation
Morgan Stanley
Mumbai
08.2022 - Current
- Designed and delivered Python- and VBA-based automation systems supporting critical client and sales workflows across APAC and EMEA, enabling scalable, region-specific notice generation and reducing manual effort by 3–4 hours daily through reliable, repeatable processes.
- Built data-driven tooling and workflow automation to streamline trade booking and client request handling for key markets including Singapore and Taiwan, translating complex business logic into efficient code and improving response times and operational efficiency by 20–25%.
- Developed and deployed quantitative analytics tools, including an options volatility analysis solution used by hedge fund sales teams, providing real-time insights that enhanced analytical depth and client-facing decision support.
- Partnered with global stakeholders across sales, trading, and asset management, including on-site collaboration in Hong Kong, to gather requirements and lead multi-team automation and migration initiatives, improving system accuracy, scalability, and contributing to a 20% increase in team productivity.
Software Analyst
Citi Bank
Pune
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Improved reliability and performance of the One Connect application by contributing to JUnit testing, fixing critical defects, and optimizing latency calculation logic, resulting in a 15% reduction in processing delays.
- Automated previously manual testing workflows, reducing test execution time by 25% and improving development velocity and release confidence.
Risk Analyst Intern
JP Morgan Services
Mumbai
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported daily VaR reporting for the Currencies and Emerging Markets business, ensuring accuracy of risk exposure analysis and adherence to regulatory reporting standards.
- Automated market risk reporting workflows using Python and Excel macros, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve risk metric visualizations, reducing turnaround time by 30% and improving stakeholder visibility.
Education
Master of Science - Economics
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Pilani, INDIA01.2020
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E. Hons.) - Electronics and Instrumentation
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Pilani, INDIA01.2020
Skills
- Python and Java development
- Data analysis with NumPy and Pandas
- Automated testing with Pytest and JUnit
- Version control with Git and Bitbucket
- Project management with JIRA
- Excel and VBA proficiency
- Test automation with Selenium
- FIX protocol expertise
- AI development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor)
Skills
- Python
- API
- SQL
- NumPy
- Pandas
- Pytest
- Git & JIRA
- Microsoft Excel
- VBA, FIX Protocol
- AI Developer Tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor)
Positions Of Responsibility
Head, Economics and Finance Association, BITS Pilani, 04/16, 04/20, Managed the association's financial accounts with a budget of INR 1.2 Lakhs., Led a team of 10 people to organize finance-related events.
Timeline
Engineer - Financial Technology and Automation
Morgan Stanley
08.2022 - Current
Software Analyst
Citi Bank
08.2020 - 07.2022
Risk Analyst Intern
JP Morgan Services
06.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Economics
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E. Hons.) - Electronics and Instrumentation
Birla Institute of Technology and Science