Kavita Menghani
Lead Software Engineer
Pune
Summary
Results-driven technical leader with 11+ years of experience in Investment Banking Java (Equities) software development, driving organizational success through expertise in software development, investment banking technology, and agile methodologies. Proven ability to design scalable applications, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies, with a strong background in electronic trading, FIX protocol, market risk, and financial regulations.
Technical Expertise
Investment Banking Technology
- Electronic trading platforms (e.g., SOPHIS, FIDESSA)
- FIX protocol development and integration
- Market risk management systems
- Financial regulations (SA-CCR, Dodd-Frank, Basel III)
- Front Office Third-Party Tools (MARKITWIRE, Bloomberg)
- Cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure)
Software Development
- Java 8+ development (Spring, Hibernate)
- Multithreading and concurrency management
- Collections and data structures
- Thread synchronization and locking mechanisms
- Generics and functional programming
- High-performance concurrent systems design and optimization
- Microservices architecture and development
- Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
Functional Expertise
Front Office Solutions
- Client-facing application development
- Trading system integration
- Market data management
- Risk management and compliance
Technical Skills
- Programming languages: Java, Python, C++
- Development frameworks: Spring, Hibernate
- Databases: Oracle, MySQL
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
- Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure
Key Strengths
- Designing scalable applications
- Microservices architecture
- Cloud technologies
- Agile methodologies
- Client-facing project management
- Aggressive timeline management
Experience
- 11+ years of experience in Investment Banking Java (Equities) software development
- 6+ years of experience in multithreading and Java 8+ development
- Proven ability to work on FO project client-facing with aggressive timelines
Capacity to Work on FO Project Client-Facing with Aggressive Timelines
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions under tight deadlines
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work effectively with clients and stakeholders.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate 2 - Team Lead
Deutsche Bank
08.2023 - Current
- Rating Analysis Process Development
- Designed and implemented a scalable Rating Analysis Process for global clients, catering to a vast financial ecosystem with assets under management exceeding $500 billion.
Exchange Clearing House (ECH) Development
- Designed and developed an ECH system to process real-time financial spread data.
- Implemented a concurrent architecture to handle multiple service calls.
Using RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, GraphQL, and Oracle Database.
Leverage Lending Scenario
- Implemented a leverage lending scenario module to analyze and calculate the impact of leveraged lending on client portfolios.
- Credit Risk Assessment: Developed algorithms to evaluate client creditworthiness.
- Portfolio Analysis: Implemented data models to analyze client portfolios.
Design
- Microservices Architecture: Designed a modular, microservices-based architecture.
- System Integration: Integrated multiple systems to provide a comprehensive view.
Development
- Financial Data Modeling: Developed financial data models to simulate market scenarios.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensured regulatory compliance through industry-standard reporting.
Technical Skills
- Programming languages: Java, GraphQL
- Frameworks: Spring Boot
- Databases: Oracle Database
- Design patterns: Command, Builder
- Microservices architecture
- Containerization: Docker
- Orchestration: Kubernetes
- Concurrency management: Java concurrency utilities - Supported cross-functional teams in achieving project milestones, ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
- Coordinated training programs for new hires, ensuring seamless integration into the team and reduced ramp-up time.
AVP
Citi Investment Bank
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Leadership Experience
- Led the Data Quality (DQ) Team in Luxembourg, serving as Scrum Master and driving Agile methodologies to ensure efficient project delivery
- Spearheaded the end-to-end development of a Unity Project, overseeing its successful completion
- Led a high-performing team of 4 members, providing technical guidance, production support, and mentoring to ensure exceptional results
- Designed and developed a monitoring microservice, significantly optimizing the latency of One-Connect OMS and enhancing overall system performance
Authorized Officer
UBS Pune
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Developed a revenue analytics microservice to fetch financial data from Geronimo and Insights
- Implemented Kafka-based messaging system for seamless microservice communication
- Designed a CMIS sales template generator, ensuring accurate revenue calculations
- Built a generic connectivity platform for internal and external financial applications
- Developed SPPFIX gateway for real-time trade execution
- Implemented MARKITWIRE microservices to handle deal amendments, transfers, and novations
BA4 Java Developer
Barclays
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked on FAR Analytics, focusing on financial data processing and risk assessment
- Developed big data processing pipelines using Apache Spark and Scala DataFrames, optimizing performance for large-scale datasets
- Implemented data transformation logic to streamline reporting and analytics workflows
- Enhanced distributed computing capabilities, improving the efficiency of real-time data processing
- Collaborated with risk and finance teams to integrate risk analytics models into business-critical applications
Senior Software Engineer
HSBC Pune
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Lead Java Developer Cash Equities [CEAT]
- Designed in-house product for Cash Equities for replacing OMS with close guidance of Senior Management for trade booking
- Worked as Scrum lead in Scrum of Scrums
- Set up core team for CEAT product in Pune
- Guided and mentored juniors by pair programming from setup of their machines to development lifecycle
- Demo to users and various stakeholders for each module created for CEAT
- Designed CEAT FIX for electronic trades and responsible for end-to-end delivery
- Delivered credit risk feeds (LEM EOD and CCM Var) for Equities Derivatives for Flex Swap/portfolio swap from Sophis Risqué (Middle Office)
- Developed and delivered SACCR (Standard approach of credit counterparts' risk for Dodd-Frank Act) from Sophis Risqué for equity (Includes validation and PT module)
- Separate module for FIX electronic trading/front office using GFIX and Quick-FIXJ
- Set up GRDS (Reference data / Golden source) in Cash Equities for instrument data coming through MQ
Senior Software Engineer
Société Générale
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Led the transition of a Market Risk Calculator project from Paris to India, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer and ownership transition
- Worked on-site in Paris for 6 months, collaborating with risk analysts and development teams to streamline the migration process
- Developed a Monte Carlo algorithm using Core Java to calculate market risk, enhancing risk assessment accuracy for financial portfolios
- Developed and optimized Unix shell scripts to automate data processing and improve system performance
- Managed and scheduled Autosys jobs for risk calculations, ensuring timely execution and reporting
Education
M.S. - Software Systems
BITS Pilani
B.E. - Information Technology
Rajiv Gandhi Technical University
Skills
Multithreading
Certifications And Achievements
AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure), Ethical Hacking (Ankit Fadia), Rise Award, HSBC, Appreciation Letter from Solution Director, LIEDA, State-Level 2nd Prize in Ethical Hacking, Honors in B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering)
Accomplishments
- Achieved HSBC Rise Award by introducing POC for manual to automated trades which further implemented as project for FO tasks.
- Achieved Visibility with senior management through effectively working with Project which reduce cost by 5 billion.
Timeline
Associate 2 - Team Lead
Deutsche Bank
08.2023 - Current
AVP
Citi Investment Bank
05.2022 - 06.2023
Authorized Officer
UBS Pune
11.2019 - 01.2022
BA4 Java Developer
Barclays
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Software Engineer
HSBC Pune
05.2015 - 07.2018
Senior Software Engineer
Société Générale
06.2013 - 08.2014
B.E. - Information Technology
Rajiv Gandhi Technical University
M.S. - Software Systems
BITS Pilani
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