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Kunal Tawde

Head - Engineering
Mumbai,MH
Kunal Tawde

Summary

Technology leader with 18+ years of progressive experience in Engineering Leadership, Enterprise Architecture, Product Development, Cloud Transformation, Data Modernization, and FinTech/BFSI digital platforms.

Currently functioning as the Head of Engineering (Applications, Delivery & Support) at Edelweiss Asset Mgmt. Ltd., owning end-to-end architecture, digital transformation, Snowflake Data Lake modernization, automation initiatives, and multi-platform engineering teams.

Proven expertise in building high-performance engineering organizations, modernizing legacy platforms into scalable cloud-native systems, and driving technology strategy aligned to business outcomes.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
5

Professional Awards

Work History

Edelweiss Asset Management Limited
Mumbai

Head - Engineering / VP / AVP - Technology
10.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead the entire engineering function including Applications, Delivery, Support, and Architecture.
  • Designed and implemented the Enterprise Technology Roadmap aligned with the AMC's digital vision.
  • Directed multi-year modernization:
  • Migration of MS SQL Data Warehouse → Snowflake Data Lake
    Cloud adoption on AWS ECS/ECR/RDS, improving scalability & reducing infra cost.
  • Drove platform modernization for key investor & distributor applications: eInvest Mobile App, BharatBond, SalesOps, Galaxy, Investor Portal, eVault, Genie (Data Warehouse).
  • Architected and delivered C++ Shared Memory Framework for high-speed investor data loading —significantly improving performance of front-facing portals.
  • Established strong engineering governance: Release Management, SDLC, Code Quality, Architecture Reviews, Security & Compliance alignment.
  • Integrated Office 365 (SharePoint, OneDrive) and AWS S3 into enterprise DMS solutions.
  • Managed full-stack teams across Angular, NodeJS, Typescript, Golang, MS SQL, MySQL, PowerBI.
  • Strengthened DR, performance monitoring, logging, and analytics frameworks across applications.
  • Spearheaded annual technology budgeting and vendor negotiations.
  • Championed Agile ways of working, increased sprint throughput, and reduced defects through improved quality gates.
  • Provided continuous mentoring to engineering leads; built a high-performance engineering culture.

Kotak Securities Ltd.
Mumbai

AVP – IT Software
04.2017 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Directed enhancement and modernization of large-scale MFC trading applications (KSDealerX, KEATProX, KCDealerX, KCTraderX) using BCGP MFC Pro Suite 27.3.
  • End-to-end delivery ownership for BRIMS, Fastlane Memory, Auto-Mailer, Password Printing, Special Order systems.
  • Built architectural backbone for multiple key systems; ensured process uniformity and high availability across trading platforms.
  • Handled EOD batch operations and managed daily ITMS support teams ensuring uninterrupted exchange-linked processes.

Kotak Securities Ltd.
Mumbai

Sr. Manager / Manager / Dy. Manager – IT Software
10.2009 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Designed ground-up architecture for the InvoicEra enterprise application.
  • Migrated legacy UIs and engines using latest BCGPro MFC suite versions (23–24).
  • Managed UAT cycles, regression, performance testing, and collaborated with business for requirement shaping.
  • Built and led teams of engineers, conducted technical hiring, and established coding norms & mitigation strategies.

Cognition Sols Pvt. Ltd. (Client:Kotak Securities)
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Software Developer
02.2007 - 09.2009

Job overview

  • Refactored legacy architecture for MFDL & KSBills applications, improving performance.
  • Key contributor in converting MFDL Thick Client → TCP/IP architecture, resulting in BRIMS, the enterprise risk management platform.
  • Coordinated QA, unit testing, post-production validation; set early standards for coding and SOPs.

Education

University of Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra

MCA from Computer Engineering Technology
08.2006 - 05.2009

University Overview

Wilson College, University of Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra

B.Sc. Computer Science from Computer Science And Programming
04.2001 - 05.2006

University Overview

Skills

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Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Performer of the Quarter (July – September 2011)
  • Performer of the Quarter (October – December 2011)
  • Performer of the Quarter (April – June 2012)
  • Innovation-Driven IT Team of the Year (Asset Management) - Sundowner DevOps Award by Technophiles – 2025
  • Best Cloud Strategy for Business Transformation (BFSI) Award - Cloud Cost Optimization & FinOps Show 2025

Professionalcourses

Professionalcourses
  • PMP, Knowledgewoods, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 02/01/13, 35
  • Software Estimation, Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 0

Personal Information

Personal Information
Passport Number: W3178504

Honoursandmerits

Honoursandmerits
Successfully completed AWS Solution Architect Training.

References

References
Shall be provided on request

Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular Activities
  • Successfully completed 2 yrs. of training in Air Wing NCC Jr. Div. from No. 1 Mah Air Sqn NCC, Nasik detachment, Mumbai and passed ‘A' Certificate examination with grading ‘A'.
  • Successfully completed 3 yrs. of training in Air Wing NCC Sr. Div. from No. 1 Mah Air Sqn NCC, Mumbai and passed ‘B' Certificate examination with grading ‘A' and ‘C' Certificate examination with grading ‘B'.
  • Represented Maharashtra state for the event of MicroLight Flying at All India Vayu Sainik Camp, Bangalore, India.
  • Providing software solutions as a Freelancer for utility applications.

Certification

AWS Cloud Practitioner

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Hobbies

Hobbies
  • Cycling
  • Biking
  • Collecting photos & pictures of Defense Aircrafts.

Languages

Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

AWS Cloud Practitioner

01-2021
Head - Engineering / VP / AVP - Technology
Edelweiss Asset Management Limited
10.2019 - Current
AVP – IT Software
Kotak Securities Ltd.
04.2017 - 10.2019
Sr. Manager / Manager / Dy. Manager – IT Software
Kotak Securities Ltd.
10.2009 - 03.2017
Software Developer
Cognition Sols Pvt. Ltd. (Client:Kotak Securities)
02.2007 - 09.2009
University of Mumbai
MCA from Computer Engineering Technology
08.2006 - 05.2009
Wilson College, University of Mumbai
B.Sc. Computer Science from Computer Science And Programming
04.2001 - 05.2006

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