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Akshaya Sharma

Mumbai

Summary

Strategic Technology Leader with 18 years of expertise in designing and delivering enterprise-grade Java/J2EE solutions across Banking, Finance, and Telecom domains. Proven track record in leading global teams, driving agile transformation, and architecting high-performance, scalable platforms. Currently serving as Vice President at Morgan Stanley, leading modernization of the General Ledger Reference Data platform and advancing innovation through Generative AI and LLM-driven initiatives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President (Tech Lead / IC)

Morgan Stanley
Mumbai
10.2020 - Current
  • Lead the General Ledger Reference Data team, overseeing strategic planning, architecture, and delivery of core financial systems.
  • Spearheaded Generative AI and LLM initiatives, including the development of internal Copilot-style tools to elevate engineering efficiency and operational intelligence.
  • Delivered enterprise-scale solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, MongoDB, Docker, Spark, and Python, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Directed end-to-end SDLC in Agile environments, aligning technology delivery with regulatory, compliance, and business objectives.

Technical Manager

IDEMIA
Noida
05.2019 - 10.2020
  • Spearheaded development of Digital Trust Platform to enhance security and user experience.
  • Engineered high-throughput systems utilizing Spring Boot, MongoDB, Hazelcast, and Kubernetes.

Project Lead / Sr. Developer

BlackRock
Gurgaon
09.2014 - 05.2019
  • Led 6-member team for Explore/Prism, BlackRock’s flagship analytics platform
  • Built advanced modeling tools with Java, AngularJS, Ignite, Cassandra

Software Developer / Lead

Comverse
Gurgaon
06.2012 - 09.2014
  • Contributed to development of customer acquisition tools, driving engagement and retention.
  • Provided onsite R&D support in Belgium, recognized for client-facing excellence.

Senior SME

Amdocs
Pune & Gurgaon
09.2009 - 06.2012
  • Developed backend systems for Bell Canada and MetroPCS, earning an Excellence Award for contributions to NM1 API and e-care platforms.

Analyst Programmer

Syntel
Pune
07.2007 - 09.2009
  • Constructed robust transaction components enhancing security for American Express.

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering

Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College
Ghaziabad
06-2007

Skills

  • Backend: Core Java, J2EE, Multithreading, Spring, Spring Boot
  • Frontend: Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS
  • Databases: Oracle, Sybase, DB2, MongoDB, Cassandra
  • Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Jenkins, Git, Hazelcast, Apache Ignite
  • Others: REST/SOAP APIs, Microservices, Agile/Scrum, IBM MQ, Spark

Timeline

Vice President (Tech Lead / IC)

Morgan Stanley
10.2020 - Current

Technical Manager

IDEMIA
05.2019 - 10.2020

Project Lead / Sr. Developer

BlackRock
09.2014 - 05.2019

Software Developer / Lead

Comverse
06.2012 - 09.2014

Senior SME

Amdocs
09.2009 - 06.2012

Analyst Programmer

Syntel
07.2007 - 09.2009

B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering

Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College

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