RAMESH NARASIMHAN

• Regulatory & Strategic Leadership: Engaged with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), driving compliance excellence and securing higher regulatory audit ratings through proactive process optimization.
• Enterprise Architecture Transformation: Established the EA practice, enabling NETS' fintech-focused evolution by accelerating execution and improving agility. Authored a hybrid cloud architecture white paper, embedding zero-trust principles into the digital transformation strategy.
• Cloud COE Development: Spearheaded critical initiatives, including CMDB automation for Landing Zone, ELK migration to the cloud, and cost optimization using CUDOS. Enhanced access security through Cisco Duo for MFA and CyberArk for Privileged Identity Management. Deployed AppStream for remote access and standardized DevSecOps practices to strengthen software security and operational efficiency.
• Integrated Security & Observability: Implemented Security Hub integration with JIRA and established CSPM for continuous compliance monitoring. Introduced observability dashboards and automated workflows, improving oversight and reducing risk.
• Automation & Operational Excellence: Led automation initiatives with Ansible for system stability and transitioned development to GitHub, fostering collaboration and consistency across teams. Delivered innovative, cloud-native solutions that enhanced scalability, security, and business agility.

Impact: Delivered transformative digital and cloud initiatives that elevated NETS' operational efficiency, security posture, and strategic alignment, positioning the company as a fintech leader with robust technology governance and innovation.

• Global Transformation Leadership: Spearheaded the transition from a country-centric model to a domain-driven global structure, enhancing agility, scalability, and alignment between technology and business objectives.
• Advanced Digital Architecture: Championed the adoption of microservices and micro front-ends, enabling API reuse, reducing customization, and accelerating the rollout of new features with improved system reliability.
• Pioneering Product Launches: Led the global rollout of DigiPortfolio Services, positioning DBS as a leader in digital wealth management across Asia, Europe, and North America. The initiative significantly boosted customer engagement and digital advisory activities.
• Engineering for Scale: Merged technical expertise with strategic vision to design scalable and resilient architectures that supported evolving market demands and delivered high-impact business solutions.
• Consistent Leadership Excellence: Recognized as a High-Potential leader for three consecutive years, driving transformative initiatives that redefined digital investments and reinforced market leadership.

Impact:
Revolutionized DBS’ digital investment landscape through innovative engineering and strategic execution. Delivered industry-leading products that enhanced customer engagement, system performance, and market presence, while setting benchmarks for technological and operational excellence.

• Stepped into a pivotal role at Intellect during an unforeseen delay in relocating to Singapore for a planned role with NETS, owing to COVID-19 recovery in July-Aug and vaccination requirements for 3rd shot to be met
• Prioritized maintaining professional engagements and contributing effectively during my tenure, before resuming my planned career trajectory in Singapore once eligible in Dec 2022

• Digital Modernization: Transformed the Digital Client Services landscape, optimizing technology, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs through scalable application modernization.
• Custom IAM Platform: Built a secure, scalable Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform from scratch, improving security posture and boosting industry reputation.
• Portfolio Growth: Expanded the portfolio from $8M to $30M in 24 months by driving delivery excellence, fostering client relationships, and supporting sales with technical expertise.
• Engineering Leadership: Led global teams to deliver secure, high-performance applications, reducing vulnerabilities and ensuring timely, quality delivery.
• Team Development: Built high-performing teams, fostering continuous improvement, retention, and operational excellence.

Impact:
Modernized Digital Client Services and Infosec, delivering scalable, secure solutions while driving cost efficiency, portfolio growth, and business impact.

• Enterprise Portal Solutions: Designed and implemented large-scale portal frameworks, integrating diverse content sources and search functionalities to enhance user experiences and support critical business functions.
• Content Management Optimization: Led end-to-end content management projects using IBM WCM and Java, streamlining workflows and improving system scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Agile Delivery Leadership: Fostered an agile delivery environment, improving timelines, quality assurance, and cross-functional collaboration to align technology with business objectives.
• Team Development: Provided mentorship and training, ensuring adherence to best practices and fostering a high-performing team that consistently delivered innovative solutions on time.

Impact:
Delivered scalable, innovative solutions that enhanced content management efficiency and user experience while driving system performance and fostering a culture of quality and collaboration.

During this transformative five-year period, I collaborated closely with leading global financial institutions such as Paypal, Standard Chartered Bank and Citibank through esteemed service companies, including Capgemini Inc. and Tech Mahindra. In roles such as Lead Consultant, a n d Technical Architect, I specialized in driving architectural designs and implementing Agile methodologies within captive centers of banks. My work focused on orchestrating the development and delivery of scalable, high-performance banking solutions, highlighting my adaptability and innovative approach to complex IT projects in the financial sector. This phase significantly honed my skills in strategic IT planning, execution, and leadership across diverse technological landscapes.

Kicking off my career with a seven-year tenure dedicated to Java/J2EE development, I undertook progressive developer roles, operating primarily through fortune 500 service companies for global MNCs, including Northern Trust Bank and Citibank. As a Development Lead, I spearheaded teams in crafting and deploying enterprise applications, setting a precedent for the use of advanced software engineering techniques. This period was pivotal in establishing my foundational expertise in technology and my leadership capabilities, laying the groundwork for my future trajectory towards strategic and architectural roles in banking technology solutions.