Mahesh Puvvula
Lead Product Analyst
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Experienced Techno-Functional and Product Leader with 19+ years in BFSI, driving digital transformation initiatives across Trade and Supply Chain Finance ecosystems. Expertise in modernizing legacy platforms, integrating fintech solutions, and delivering API-enabled, automation-led product enhancements that improve speed, compliance, and client experience.
PRINCE2-certified and CSPO credentialed professional with strong capabilities in agile product delivery, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Known for aligning business vision with technology innovation, optimizing processes, and delivering high-impact solutions that strengthen market positioning and profitability.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Lead Product Analyst
Finastra Financial Software Solutions & Systems
11.2021 - Current
- Led product and business analysis initiatives for digitized trade ecosystems, enabling seamless integration between banks and fintech platforms through APIs, microservices, and Open Banking frameworks.
- Drove end-to-end product lifecycle management from requirements analysis and solution design to cloud migration (on-premise to cloud) and successful delivery.
- Conducted AS-IS assessments and gap analyses across trade finance and supply chain platforms to define modernization roadmaps and target-state architecture.
- Evaluated and integrated new product capabilities and third-party fintech applications, strengthening Finastra’s global digital banking footprint.
- Designed scalable, secure, and regulatory-compliant digital trade solutions aligned to client requirements and enhanced customer experience.
- Delivered API-enabled integrations between Finastra Trade Innovation and external fintech systems to support:
Automated document checking
Compliance and sanctions screening
Data validation and enrichment
External credit limit and facility validation - Developed comprehensive product documentation, solution blueprints, and user guides to drive client adoption and platform utilization.
Manager Consultant Expert
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Designed digital solution architectures addressing critical client requirements identified through structured gap analysis and target-state assessments.
- Translated business requirements into detailed functional specifications, enabling scalability, seamless intergration with downstream applications and easy migration.
- Lead client engagements to define digital transformation and migration strategies, aligning modernization initiatives with enterprise architecture and business objectives.
- Collaborated with globally distributed teams to design frameworks and deliver customer-centric digital trade solutions across cloud-enabled environments.
- Supported implementation process to ensure comfortable rollout of Trade360 features to key clients.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams across configuration, integration, and data migration workstreams, to support successful adoption of Trade360.
- Delivered functional advisory, change enablement, and user training programs to accelerate onboarding and maximize utilization of Trade360’s digital trade finance features.
Principal Business Analyst
Finastra Financial Software Solutions & Systems
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Designed solution frameworks addressing critical client requirements identified through gap analysis, reducing turnaround time by 20%.
- Partnered with technical teams to translate functional banking needs into scalable digital solutions, accelerating delivery of cloud-native applications.
- Led client discussions to define migration strategies for on-premise and cloud platforms, ensuring zero-downtime transitions.
- Collaborated with distributed teams to design frameworks, develop proofs of concept, and launch customer-facing digital products that improved adoption rates by 30%.
- Provided end-to-end implementation support for Finastra’s Channel solution, enabling seamless deployment of enterprise digital banking solutions across multiple geographies.
- Coordinated system configuration, integration, and migration activities, driving successful adoption of Finastra’s digital trade finance capabilities for global clients.
- Delivered functional guidance and user training, reducing onboarding time by 25% and maximizing utilization of Trade360’s platform.
Associate Vice President (Business Analysis)
HSBC Software Development (India) Pvt. Ltd.
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Collaborated with Product Management and Product Operations teams to gather, analyze, and prioritize business requirements for HSBC Commercial Banking products (Mortgages and Overdrafts).
- Defined and refined Epics and User Stories from the approved product backlog, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Led AS-IS and TO-BE analysis and secured formal stakeholder sign-off on business and functional requirements.
- Conducted detailed functional walkthroughs with technology teams to support development planning and accurate solution implementation.
- Partnered with QA teams to review test strategies, validate scenarios, and ensure comprehensive functional coverage.
- Facilitated smooth transition to Production Support through structured knowledge transfer and post-implementation handover.
Senior Business Analyst - BFSI
Misys Software Solutions
03.2012 - 09.2015
- Served as Subject Matter Expert in Trade Finance and Financial Supply Chain Management, providing functional leadership across Traditional Trade, Supply Chain, and Payments solutions.
- Conducted AS-IS assessments and gap analyses for prospective clients, identifying opportunities for process optimization and digital transformation.
- Partnered with Product Management and Sales teams to identify, prioritize, and define new product features for Misys Trade Channel solutions.
- Authored and maintained comprehensive business requirements for prioritized features, ensuring alignment with client needs and strategic objectives.
- Participated in project kick-offs and collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders throughout the full product lifecycle, from requirement identification to feature delivery.
- Acted as a key contributor in solution and design decisions for functional upgrades, driving enhancements that improve scalability, compliance, and user experience.
- Supported pre-sales activities, including preparation of RFPs in response to RFIs from clients, showcasing product capabilities and differentiators.
- Validated and verified Misys Enterprise and Channel solutions to ensure functional accuracy and readiness for client deployment.
- Collaborated with technical teams to identify customizable product features leveraging the Software Development Toolkit, enabling client-specific solution adaptation.
Business Analyst / QA Lead- BFSI
Aditya Birla Minacs IT Services Ltd
10.2004 - 02.2012
- Developed Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and Functional Specification Documents (FSDs) for new features and client-requested changes, ensuring clarity and completeness.
- Created Functional Traceability Matrices (FTMs) for funded features, securing stakeholder sign-off before handing over to technical teams for development.
- Prepared Test Coverage Matrices aligned with FTMs, enabling the QA team to design comprehensive test cases and ensure end-to-end validation.
- Collaborated with technical teams to define data structures, integration approaches, and migration strategies for functional features.
- Monitored functional testing progress, assessed defect severity, and prioritized bug resolution to ensure timely and quality delivery.
- Developed client-facing presentations and conducted walkthroughs with Product teams, demonstrating implemented features and existing product functionalities.
- Delivered domain and product training sessions for new joiners, covering both functional processes and technical workflows.
- Supported Sales and Marketing teams by preparing product flyers, collateral, and other promotional materials highlighting product capabilities.
Team Lead
Scope International Pvt. Ltd.
06.2001 - 10.2004
- Supported Trade Finance operations across Standard Chartered Bank branches globally, ensuring seamless transaction processing in adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Implemented process improvement and resource optimization initiatives, reducing Turnaround Time (TAT) and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve higher sigma quality levels.
- Provided regular updates to key stakeholders on transaction volumes, quality metrics, and SLA compliance, enabling informed decision-making and proactive issue management.
- Identified and resolved transaction flow issues arising from downstream system integrations during the end-to-end transaction lifecycle.
- Monitored and guided operations teams to ensure uninterrupted processing, adherence to quality standards, and consistent SLA compliance.
- Drove operational excellence initiatives for the 100% subsidiary of Standard Chartered, contributing to scalable and high-performing Trade Finance processes.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Nagarjuna University
IndiaMaster of Business Administration - undefined
Nagarjuna University
IndiaSkills
Trade Finance & Financial Supply Chain Management SME
End-to-End Implementation & Solution Design
Exposure to Islamic banking trade products
Client Requirement Analysis & Gap Study
Agile & Waterfall Project Delivery
Product Lifecycle Management & Roadmap Planning
Cloud & On-Premise Trade Finance Solutions
Stakeholder Management & Client Engagement
Regulatory Compliance (AML, KYC)
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
PRINCE2 Practitioner / Foundation in Project Management from Axelos
Timeline
Lead Product Analyst
Finastra Financial Software Solutions & Systems
11.2021 - Current
Manager Consultant Expert
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - 10.2021
Principal Business Analyst
Finastra Financial Software Solutions & Systems
05.2016 - 09.2018
Associate Vice President (Business Analysis)
HSBC Software Development (India) Pvt. Ltd.
10.2015 - 04.2016
Senior Business Analyst - BFSI
Misys Software Solutions
03.2012 - 09.2015
Business Analyst / QA Lead- BFSI
Aditya Birla Minacs IT Services Ltd
10.2004 - 02.2012
Team Lead
Scope International Pvt. Ltd.
06.2001 - 10.2004
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Nagarjuna University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Nagarjuna University