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NILESH KANNA SK

Associate Vice President
Dubai

Summary

  • Senior Project management & Techno-Functional professional with more than 16 plus years in T24 in various roles like Head of Delivery for T24 Projects, Project Director, Project Manager, Module lead, SME, Product Analyst, Development & Head of Implementation in banking domain.
  • Experience in initiatives that are aligned with strategic direction of the company and business stakeholders. Possess a proven track record for large scale, mission critical T24 projects.
  • Responsible for the delivery of T24 services and the T24 implementations for which Stoics IT is the prime contractor. Ability to formulate vision and translate into strategic plans and prioritize initiatives to meet company’s short and long-term objectives.
  • Acts as an escalation point for complex issues of varying magnitude that have gone through multiple levels of troubleshooting and responsible for delegating resources to resolve the issues in a timely manner to enhance client satisfaction.
  • The wealth of expertise covering functionally and technically over the modules such as Temenos Payments Hub (TPH), Java Extensibility Framework (JD), Componentization coding standards, Temenos Implementation Methodology (TIM), Interfaces, IRIS APIs, TAFJ, Integration Framework, Interaction Framework, Delivery (DE), SWIFT, ATM, Cheque Collection, Funds Transfer, Limits, Interest & Charges, Core T24 engine, accounting & reporting.
  • Expertise in T24 Payments module which covers TPH, Funds Transfer, standing order, Delivery, direct debits & NOSTRO reconciliation.
  • Possess onsite experience with the role of first level support consultant and Team Lead. Possess offsite team experience of leading a team and mentoring juniors in Core modules as well as the local developments in Payments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Vice President

Bahwan Cybertek
10.2024 - Current


  • Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding client relationships.
  • Boosted company reputation with the successful execution of high-profile projects.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and innovation.
  • Spearheaded change management initiatives that ensured smooth transitions during organizational restructuring periods while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.

Senior Vice President

Stoics Software Development India Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 09.2024
  • Of the Organization: Stoics IT Solutions & Services LTD
  • Led restructuring and turnaround through development of new leadership team.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Drove corporate revenue by creating strategies that fit perfectly with company's vision and mission.
  • Oversaw hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen management team.
  • Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry.

Senior Software Engineer – Product Support

Temenos India Pvt.ltd
10.2008 - 03.2016
  • Temenos – The Banking Software Company
  • Founded in 1993 and listed on the main segment of the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX: TEMN), Temenos Group AG is a leading provider of integrated modular core banking systems
  • Temenos software provides banks with a single, real-time view of the client across the enterprise, enabling banks to maximize returns while streamlining costs
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
  • Extensive experience in requirement gathering, requirement analysis, impact assessment and solution design.
  • Good exposure in payment Collections domains like SWIFT Messaging, Credit Transfer Direct Debit, Clearing Settlement
  • Partnered with development team on product development and application support plans.

Project Manager, Client Services

Arab African International Bank
01.2022 - Current
  • Emirates
  • Project Scope: T24 Implementation – R21, Java Extensibility, TAFJ, Temenos Payments Hub (TPH), UAE Payment Interfaces – FTS, WPS, DDS, ICCS
  • UAE Reports – Income Data Submission, Credit Data Submission, Customer Account Details Upload (CAD), Cards Interface, VAT Invoice generation, RestFul APIs & SMS
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • As a Project lead, been a part of the project design for the migration from Legacy system to T24
  • Managing the offshore project team for the product implementation, ISB configuration, Local customisation, Interfaces, and delivery
  • Co-ordinating with the client and the development team in requirement gathering, development & for the SIT/UAT support
  • Responsible to get design approvals from the Temenos Governance team for the local developments including interfaces
  • Responsible for timely delivery of the core banking implementation
  • Lead the project team to meet the timelines agreed with the bank.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality.
  • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.

Delivery Head

Commercial Bank Of Qatar
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Project Scope: Temenos Payment Hub Standalone Implementation. On premises implementation in container based open shift. Qatar payment Interfaces, Integration with various systems like Equations, Prime, FIRCO, Documentum, etc,.
  • Tracked initiatives, engaged with operational teams and database administrators to deliver on business requirements.
  • Identified and managed path and milestones of delivery schedules.
  • Prepared and reported project metrics needed for various risk groups.
  • Managed large, transformative initiatives impacting multiple delivery channels.
  • Coordinated delivery of contracted solutions at program level and in full accordance with outlined cost, scheduling and quality terms.
  • Managing the Offshore and Onshore project team for the product implementation, ISB configuration, Local customizations, Interfaces, and delivery

Project Lead

Reem Finance PJSC
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Project Scope: T24 Implementation – R21, Azure cloud 2.0, Java Extensibility, TAFJ, Temenos Payments Hub (TPH), UAE Payment Interfaces – FTS, WPS, DDS, ICCS, Emirates ID & Credit Bureau
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • As a Project lead, been a part of the project design for the migration from Legacy system to T24
  • Managing the offshore project team for the product implementation, ISB configuration and delivery
  • Co-ordinating with the client and the development team in requirement gathering, development & for the SIT/UAT support
  • Responsible to get design approvals from the Temenos Governance team for each of the development solutions.
  • Responsible for timely delivery of the core banking solutions.
  • Lead the project team to meet the timelines agreed with the bank.
  • Drove team's execution of quality management throughout division, improving process effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, resource and process efficiency.
  • Managed risk, investigated solutions and established project recovery plans.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.

Technical Lead Project Manager

Al Ain Finance PJSC
  • Project Scope: T24 Implementation – R20, TAFJ, Temenos Payments Hub (TPH), UAE Payment Interfaces – FTS, WPS, DDS & ICCS
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Participated in the approval of T24 ISB (Initial System Build) specific to AAF
  • As a Project lead, been a part of the project design for the migration from Legacy system to T24
  • Lead Technical solution architect for the local customisations in TPH and the interfaces
  • Prepared detailed Technical design & estimation for the 4 fully automated payment interfaces in T24
  • FTS (Funds Transfer System), WPS (Wages Protection System), DDS (Direct Debit System) and ICCS (Image Cheque Clearing System)
  • All the 4 interfaces are directly integrated with the Central bank system for the very 1st time in T24 history without any middleware/3rd party system hence reducing the implementation & the maintenance cost
  • As a technical architect, arrange meetings with the client and the Temenos Governance team for the walk through & approval of the interfaces
  • Mentoring & managing the 30 members implementation team right from ISB phase to Go-live and post live support
  • Responsible for timely delivery of the core banking implementation
  • Lead the project team to meet the timelines agreed with the bank.

Lloyds Banking Group
  • Scope: Upgrade Support & Local development
  • Worked as the Consultant for upgrade support and local development across all the modules including securities and corporate actions
  • End to End upgrade support from G13 desktop to R16 Browser
  • Worked on the resolving design & compatibility issues on upgrade from Universe database to TAFJ
  • Worked on local developments related to interfaces, performance and online services.

Project Lead

National Bank of Greece
  • Project Scope: BAU and Local Development
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • As a Project lead, been a part of the project design for the migration from T24
  • Prepared the mapping delta for all the modules that are to be migrated from T24
  • Prepared detailed Technical specification document for T24 migration services and gave walkthrough to all the stake holders of the project
  • Organized weekly hand-shake calls with NBG, Flex-cube and the development team
  • We have completed the project with the milestone of 5 months for migrating all the modules from T24 and project went LIVE during April 2019
  • Of Greece, Albania
  • Project Scope: Migration from T24 to Flex cube
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • As a Project lead, been a part of the project design for the migration from T24
  • Prepared the mapping delta for all the modules that are to be migrated from T24
  • Prepared detailed Technical specification document for T24 migration services and gave walkthrough to all the stake holders of the project
  • Organized weekly hand-shake calls with NBG, Flex-cube and the development team
  • We have completed the project with the milestone of 5 months for migrating all the modules from T24 and project went LIVE during April 2019

Chong Hing Bank Limited
  • Interface Development
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • As a technical lead, drafted Interface Design document for the interface requirements
  • Headed a team of 15 resources, and successfully integrated the interfaces such as 360 View interface, HK Payments interface, AML Phase 2, DWBI & RAPS by using the Temenos Interface Tool (TIT)
  • Organised weekly meetings with the Bank and the other stake holders for the walkthrough and the status updates
  • Guided the team for the technical solution wherever required and provided timely delivery of the developments.

Mauritius Commercial Bank
  • Local development and Production Support
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Worked as the Lead Consultant for development on the Phase 2 local development on securities and corporate actions
  • Worked on the local reports and dashboards for the wealth monitoring
  • Provided the solution for the production issues related to both core and local developments
  • Worked on reports and customization in T24 Corporate Actions
  • Guided the Team for the functional understanding, coding, testing and documentation.

Lead Consultant

Marfin Bank, S.A
  • ATM enhancement for regulatory changes on AFD transaction approvals
  • For development on the country specific regulatory changes on the ATM transaction processing
  • Prepared the project design and the proposal for the project
  • Prepared the technical specification document for the AFD enhancement and provided walk through to the stake holders
  • Guided the Team for the functional understanding, coding, testing and documentation
  • Project went LIVE during May 2017 and followed by the production support.

Technical Lead

Truevo Money Ltd
  • Scope: T24 Implementation – R19, TAFJ, Temenos Payments Hub (TPH), SEPA, ATM & Cards interface
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • As a Project lead, been a part of the project design for the migration from Legacy system to T24
  • Technical solution architect for the local customisations in TPH and the interfaces
  • Prepared detailed Technical design & estimation for the migration of payments & interface services and presented walkthrough to all the stake holders of the project
  • As the SME for T24 interfaces, audited the cards vendor specifications from FIS and successfully implemented Truevo Cards interface in R19 T24 with TPH (Temenos Payments Hub)
  • Responsible for timely delivery of the core banking implementation
  • Lead the project team to meet the timelines agreed with the bank.

Temenos Consultant

AL KHALIJI COMMERCIAL BANK Q.S
10.2015 - 12.2016


  • Tier -1 Bank as classified by Temenos and serviced under premium SLA


Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Al-khalaji Bank classified as a premium client having signed with the premium SLA (Service Level Agreement)
  • Worked as an on-site First Level Support consultant
  • Worked on production / Live support providing timely solutions with adherence to the agreed minimal turnaround time
  • Optimized performance of the COB and brought down the total COB time to the minimal
  • Core support for securities & payment modules
  • Also involved in local development/support/testing.

JP Morgan Chase
02.2015 - 09.2015
  • Tier -1 Bank as classified by Temenos and serviced under premium SLA
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Worked as on-site first level support consultant for production support
  • Handled critical issues on payments, accounting, SWIFT delivery, performance monitoring and tuning, and local development
  • Guided other resources in the project with respect to the Incident management and regulating the turnaround time in line with the agreed terms
  • Providing support/clarifications to client for any functional or technical clarifications
  • Conducted internal training on various T24 functional and technical concepts.

Credit Suisse
02.2013 - 01.2015
  • Singapore
  • Tier -1 Bank as classified by Temenos and serviced under premium SLA
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Involved in Credit Suisse project, where the support is covered under premium SLA (Service Level Agreement)
  • Handled critical issues on SWIFT delivery, private banking, and local development
  • Guided other resources in the project with respect to the Incident management and regulating the turnaround time in line with the agreed terms
  • Conducted internal training on various T24 functional and technical concepts.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Applications

Madurai Kamaraj University
Chennai,India
04.2001 -

Skills

    Strategic plans

    Relationship building and retention

    Product Management

    Customer and employee rapport

    Recruiting and Hiring

    Corporate presentations

Timeline

Associate Vice President

Bahwan Cybertek
10.2024 - Current

Delivery Head

Commercial Bank Of Qatar
09.2023 - 09.2024

Project Manager, Client Services

Arab African International Bank
01.2022 - Current

Project Lead

Reem Finance PJSC
11.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Vice President

Stoics Software Development India Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 09.2024

Temenos Consultant

AL KHALIJI COMMERCIAL BANK Q.S
10.2015 - 12.2016

JP Morgan Chase
02.2015 - 09.2015

Credit Suisse
02.2013 - 01.2015

Senior Software Engineer – Product Support

Temenos India Pvt.ltd
10.2008 - 03.2016

Master of Science - Computer Applications

Madurai Kamaraj University
04.2001 -

Lloyds Banking Group

Chong Hing Bank Limited

Mauritius Commercial Bank

Lead Consultant

Marfin Bank, S.A

Technical Lead Project Manager

Al Ain Finance PJSC

Project Lead

National Bank of Greece

Technical Lead

Truevo Money Ltd
NILESH KANNA SKAssociate Vice President