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Education
Skills
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Divya Sinha

Bangalore

Summary

Tech Lead Manager with a strong background in software development, focused on driving innovation, optimizing processes, and delivering high-quality solutions. Passionate about mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and aligning technical strategies with business goals to achieve technical excellence.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Tech Lead

Deutsche Bank
06.2022 - Current
  • Lead the development of critical banking solutions, ensuring technical excellence, security, and compliance
  • Mentor and manage a team of engineers, ensuring high-performance standards
  • Spearheaded the launch of key features, optimizing user experience and operational efficiency

Lead SDE

Target Corporation
01.2016 - 05.2022
  • Led and implemented multiple large-scale projects, including customer-driven solutions in retail and e-commerce
  • Delivered innovative solutions that improved customer satisfaction and engagement
  • Managed a high-performing team of developers, ensuring timely delivery of key features

Team Lead SDE

SLK Software
08.2004 - 12.2015
  • Managed and delivered 53 banking projects, including internet banking, mobile apps, and core banking systems
  • Ensured compliance with banking regulations and security best practices
  • Fostered collaboration and professional growth within the team

Education

Bachelor of Engineering -

M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bangalore
01.2004

Skills

Domain:

Banking, Retail

Technical Skills:

Languages: Java, Kotlin, Kafka, SQL

Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, spring jdbc

Databases: Oracle, Cassandra, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Hadoop

Version Control: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket

Testing: JUnit, Mockito

Architectures: Microservices, REST APIs

Security: OAuth 20, JWT, Spring Security

Specialinterests

  • Creative writing
  • Reading
  • Sports
  • Learning new languages
  • Exploring different cultures and ideas

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/08/81
  • Marital Status: Married

Awards

  • Hack to Protect: First place at Deutsche Bank
  • Women in Tech Leadership Program: Successfully completed at Deutsche Bank
  • Google Cloud Engineer & Data Engineer: Completed with distinction and multiple certifications
  • Outstanding Mentor Award: Ignite+ program at Target
  • Accountability Award (Q2 & Q3): Target
  • Runner-up in Hackathon: Target
  • Best Employee Award: SLK Software

Projects

Organization: Deutsche Bank

Team: Transaction Monitoring and Data Control

Key Projects

1. Control Platform for Completeness and Accuracy Controls

Project Overview:Developed and launched a centralized platform to ensure the completeness and accuracy of data across multiple processes, enabling real-time monitoring and reducing errors.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Successfully launched the Control platform for completeness, expanding to 11 countries.
  • Integrated GCP controls for 6 countries, incorporating an innovative Kafka solution for real-time data processing.
  • Improved data accuracy and consistency with automated completeness checks.
  • Positioned the platform for a seamless rollout to 20 additional countries in 2025+.

2. Workflow Application for Completeness Controls

Project Overview:Built a comprehensive workflow application to enforce completeness controls within business processes, ensuring that no critical steps were missed.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Designed and implemented an automated task management system to ensure data completeness at each workflow stage.
  • Increased process visibility and tracking, improving compliance and reducing manual errors.
  • Streamlined business processes, significantly reducing manual intervention and improving operational efficiency.

3. QA Application for Completeness Controls

Project Overview:Developed a QA application to automate and verify completeness at key stages of the production process, ensuring full process adherence before final approval.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Delivered a critical QA platform, upgrading legacy systems and eliminating reliance on spreadsheets.
  • Created automated QA checks for completeness validation and real-time error alerts.
  • Improved overall quality and compliance by ensuring that all necessary checks were completed before production release.

Technical Ownership & Roadmap Management:

  • Owned the technical evolution of the platform, overseeing its design, development, and quality management.
  • Managed the project’s delivery roadmap and backlog, aligning both functional and technical requirements with business objectives.

Team Leadership & Development:

  • Led and scaled the team by onboarding new members in India and Germany, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Took on hire and career development for the org, providing mentorship and guidance to team members.

Organization: Target Corporation

Team: Guest Profile and Savings

Key Projects

1. Shopping Signal Overview:Developed the Shopping Signal system to drive customer spend by ensuring essential items are always in stock, encouraging replenishment through Target.

Achievements:

  • Implemented real-time inventory tracking and personalized alerts.
  • Optimized algorithms for seamless, accurate product predictions.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to scale the solution for millions of users.

Sustainability Savings Overview:Promoted same-day delivery adoption by highlighting corrugated box savings in operational emails to encourage eco-friendly practices.

Achievements:

  • Created personalized emails showcasing environmental savings.
  • Increased engagement with data visualizations and savings incentives.
  • Boosted service adoption through sustainability-driven messaging.

Monetary Savings Overview:Integrated sustainability and financial savings into same-day delivery emails, providing a Year in Review feature to highlight customer savings.

Achievements:

  • Increased same-day delivery adoption by showcasing financial and environmental savings.
  • Engaged users with a Year in Review summary, enhancing loyalty through personalized insights.

Organization: SLK Software

Team: 53rd Bank Internet Banking & .com Banking Projects

Overview:Started as a Software Developer and advanced to Team Lead, managing 53 banking projects focused on internet banking solutions, mobile apps, and core banking systems, ensuring alignment with client needs and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Project Leadership: Delivered 53 banking projects, managing cross-functional teams to meet client requirements and deadlines.
  • Team Management: Led and mentored a diverse team of developers and engineers, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • Client Engagement: Served as the primary client contact, managing expectations and delivering tailored, innovative solutions.

Compliance & Risk: Ensured adherence to regulatory standards and banking security best practices across all projects.

Attributes

  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering effective solutions and driving innovation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of managing stakeholder expectations and explaining complex technical concepts.
  • Proven team facilitator with a strong work ethic and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.

Timeline

Tech Lead

Deutsche Bank
06.2022 - Current

Lead SDE

Target Corporation
01.2016 - 05.2022

Team Lead SDE

SLK Software
08.2004 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Engineering -

M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Divya Sinha