Amit Dani
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Seasoned banking and technology professional with 16+ years of experience in Retail, Agriculture, and MSME Loan Origination Systems (LAPS), Core Banking (Finacle), and AI-driven Digital Transformation initiatives. Expertise in end-to-end project execution, RFP (Request for Proposal) Management, vendor negotiations, and contract execution to drive operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager
Union Bank of India
Mumbai
01.2020 - Current
- Developed and monitored budgets for AI & digital transformation projects, ensuring cost-effective execution.
- Led budget forecasting, expense tracking, and resource allocation for multiple banking innovation initiatives.
- Conducted ROI analysis for key projects, ensuring strategic financial decisions aligned with business goals.
- Negotiated with vendors and service providers, optimizing cost structures while maintaining project quality.
- Conducted pre-implementation IS audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
- Led the closure of VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing) points, mitigating critical security vulnerabilities.
- Addressed CISO observations by implementing risk mitigation strategies and security best practices.
- Leading two PoCs on Generative AI, driving innovation in customer engagement and risk assessment.
- Contributed to the preparation of an RFP for GenAI initiatives, defining technical requirements and evaluation benchmarks.
- Conducted workshops to identify operational pain points and automation opportunities using RPA/Hyperautomation solutions, enabling process efficiency and cost reduction.
- Designed automation strategies for loan origination, customer onboarding, and regulatory reporting using RPA technologies.
- Spearheaded multiple banking transformation projects, including requirement gathering, vendor selection, and deployment.
- Created Scope of Work (SOW), Bills of Materials (BoM), floated RFPs, handled pre-bid meetings, responded to queries, issued corrigendum, and led vendor negotiations.
- Directed contract execution, including SLAs, NDAs, and Purchase Orders (POs).
- Configured Finacle Core Banking functionalities for Retail Lending, CASA, and Deposits, streamlining operations.
- Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT), gap analysis, and process reengineering, ensuring seamless system enhancements.
- Created and analyzed Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and Functional Specification Documents (FSD) for strategic IT implementations.
Manager
Union Bank of India
Munbai
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Experience in various areas of banking such as Agricultural, Retail & MSME Advances, CASA & Term Deposits, Payments, Clearing & Settlements.
- Directed trade finance operations, handling Letter of Credit (LC) Issuance, Import/Export Bill Processing, Discounting, and Settlements.
- Led risk management and escalation handling, ensuring compliance with RBI guidelines.
- Developed project schedules, stakeholder reporting, and risk mitigation strategies, aligning with business goals.
Software Specialist
eClinicalWorks India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Optimized MySQL database performance, improving query response time by 40%.
- Led database backup, restoration, and system monitoring, ensuring 99.9% uptime.
- Provided remote database support, resolving high-priority incidents within SLA targets.
Technical Consultant
Fluous Solutions
Mumbai
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Developed SQL, PL/SQL, and ASP-based solutions, enhancing business efficiency.
- Designed custom reports and ERP solutions, driving operational improvements.
Customer Response Engineer
GTL Limited
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed hardware and software installations, improving system performance and stability.
Education
Master in Management Studies - Operations
Mumbai University
Mumbai 06.2010 - 05.2012
Diploma in Advanced Computing -
CDAC
Mumbai 02.2007 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics
Mumbai University
Mumbai 06.1999 - 06.2003
Skills
- Banking Technology
- Finacle Core Banking
- Retail Lending
- CASA
- Term Deposits
- Digital Transformation
- Project Execution
- AI/ML
- RPA
- Emerging Technologies
- End-to-End Project Implementation
- System Design
- Deployment
- RFP Management
- Scope of Work (SOW)
- Bills of Materials (BoM)
Strategic planning
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Senior Manager
Union Bank of India
01.2020 - Current
Manager
Union Bank of India
01.2012 - 01.2020
Master in Management Studies - Operations
Mumbai University
06.2010 - 05.2012
Software Specialist
eClinicalWorks India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2010
Technical Consultant
Fluous Solutions
09.2007 - 06.2008
Diploma in Advanced Computing -
CDAC
02.2007 - 08.2007
Customer Response Engineer
GTL Limited
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics
Mumbai University
06.1999 - 06.2003
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