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Sameer Leekha

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Summary

  • Sameer Leekha is a B.Tech Graduate from NIT Kurukshetra ( India )
  • Sameer Leekha is a Technology & Business Leader with 24 years of progressive experience in Information Technology Industry building Strategy, Road-maps, Teams, Technology, Products, Solutions, Frameworks, Architecture
  • Sameer has held variety of positions including Senior Leadership, Mid-Management, & Individual Contributor Roles including CTO, VP, Architect, Manager, Lead & Developer
  • Over last 5 years Sameer played a role of CTO building & raising Fin-tech-start-ups and in past Sameer has led various strategic technology programs & initiatives in the capacity of Sr. Tech. Manager & Sr. Architect

His expertise areas includes:

  • Directing for Technology Platform & Product Engineering Build & Raise Technology based start-ups – Building Platform, Building Team, Building MVP, Help Raising Funds, Arch & Tech planning & implementation.
  • Create Technology Strategy, Technology Road-map, Implementation Planning, Execution, Adoption, Monitoring & Measuring
  • Drive Platform Architecture/Re-Architecture/Shared Services/Modernization initiatives to ensure compliance with Platform Scalability, Security, Performance, Availability, Reliability, Cost Optimization
  • Create Engineering Staff Strategy, Hire & Deploy In-house Engineering Staff (Leaders, Managers, Architects, Leads, Engineers) for variety of technical & business domains
  • Evaluate, engage & drive software delivery from outsourced partner organizations
  • Build/Setup Engineering departments & functions from ground-up (Web, Mobile, Back-end, QA, Cloud, DevOps, Agile, PMO, AI/ML, Data & Analytics, Production Support)
  • Compose & deploy multiple Agile Squads & align with Product & Platform Engineering Initiatives
  • Build & contribute cross functional organizational frameworks & enable structured communications & interactions (channelizing various categories of initiatives)
  • Drive & contribute to SLT routines (weekly, monthly) present the progress connection with Product & Platform Engineering Initiatives. Also participate in other routines
  • Review & provide feedback on system/application/ capabilities architectures, designs, solutions
  • Evaluate & engage partners & vendors for core technology services, business services, products & solutions
  • Responsible for build vs buy decisions
  • Building & Reviewing Technology organization standards & practices
  • KPI & Engineering Team Performance management, goals & tracking
  • Engage efforts for Platform & Org. Certifications.
  • Engage with Regulatory, Risk, Legal, Compliance & address goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder & CEO

BTJ
01.2023 - Current

EXPERT CTO CONSULTANT & ADVISOR


• Sameer Leekha, a distinguished alumnus of NIT Kurukshetra (India), where Sameer earned B. Tech degree between 1995 and 1999.
• Boasting an impressive track record, Sameer stands as beacon of Technology and Business Leadership, amassing over two decades of progressive prowess within Information Technology sector.
• Sameer's journey has encompassed meticulous construction of strategies, road-maps, teams, technologies, platforms, products, solutions, frameworks, and architectures. With a dynamic career trajectory that spans CXO roles, senior leadership positions, mid-management responsibilities, and impactful individual contributor roles – including designations like CTO, VP, Architect, Manager, Lead, and Developer – Sameer's versatility is truly unparalleled.
• In recent years, Sameer has gallantly spearheaded Fintech startup in the capacity of a visionary CTO, effectively orchestrating their rise. A testament to Sameer proficiency, he has previously orchestrated multifaceted technology programs and initiatives while holding significant roles as Senior Tech Manager and Senior Architect.
• Sameer's forte encompasses a diverse array of domains, encompassing Startup Incubation, Astute Business and Technology Leadership, Holistic Cloud and Analytics-Driven Platform Product Development with Agile Prowess, Astute Enterprise and Solution Architectures, and Prudent Management of both External and Internal Stakeholders. Moreover, his knack for nurturing teams and individuals stands out, underscoring his ability to craft future leaders.
• Sameer Leekha embodies the synthesis of technology and business acumen, an adept navigator of the ever-evolving IT landscape.

Fractional / Part-time CTO ( Technology & Business Consulting )

Freelance (Self employed)
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.

Chief Technology Officer

NowNow
08.2019 - 10.2022

CTO Leadership for NowNow ( Africa based Digital Mobile Wallet Based Payment Platform )


  • Technology Leadership
  • IT Project Delivery & Management
  • Build/Expand Software Engineering Team
  • Digital Transformation & Modernize Technology
  • Outsource Engagements
  • Platform Security, Scalability, Availability
  • Technology Leadership Support for Funding / VC Efforts
  • Risk / Process / External Engagements & Integration Partners

Group CTO

LexInnova
11.2018 - 08.2019

Group CTO Leadership for Financial Payment Platforms & across the portfolio of the digital platforms

AVP, Enterprise Architecture & Product Development

Bank of America
06.2011 - 11.2018
  • Leading Enterprise Architecture Strategic Initiatives
  • Web Platform Development
  • Technology Delivery
  • Directing Technical & Operations Staff
  • Business Process Automation
  • System Integration
  • Agile Methodologies

Sr. Technology Architect - Enterprise SAAS

Infosys
04.2010 - 06.2011
  • Enterprise Platform Architecture & Development Lead,
  • SaaS Based Product Development
  • Architecture, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, Support, System Integration, Java, J2EE

Technology Architect - Enterprise SAAS

Infosys
09.2007 - 04.2010
  • Enterprise Platform Architecture & Development Lead, SaaS Based Product Development
  • Architecture, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, Support, System Integration, Java, J2EE

Consultant

Siemens Information Systems Ltd.
07.2006 - 09.2007
  • Platform Architecture
  • Platform Development
  • Platform Support


Systems Analyst

Polaris Software Labs Ltd.
11.2003 - 07.2006
  • Platform Architecture
  • Platform Development
  • Platform Support

Software Engineer

Virtusa India Private Ltd.
12.2002 - 11.2003
  • Software Development
  • Software Deployment


Software Engineer

Hunt Technologies Ltd.
02.2001 - 11.2002
  • Software Development

Education

Bachelor of Science - ELECTRICAL ENGINEEING, India

National Institute of Technology, India
Kurukshetra, India
05.1999

Skills

  • Cloud, AI, Web, Mobile, Data, Analytics, Agile, BI, API, Tools, Solutions, Platforms, Frameworks
  • Technology Leadership
  • IT Project Delivery & Management
  • Build Software Engineering Team
  • Digital Transformation & Modernize Technology
  • Outsource Engagements
  • Platform Security, Scalability, Availability
  • Technology Leadership Support for Funding / VC Efforts
  • Risk / Process / External Engagements & Integration Partners

Personal Information

Title: Founder & CEO, BTJ

Certification

Certifications

  • SAFE AGILIST
  • SCEA
  • SCJP


Patents

https://patents.google.com/?inventor=Sameer+Leekha


  • Computer development assessment system
  • Method and system for managing a plurality of regulations, policies and risks


Award : Top 10 CTO by CEOInsights Magazine

https://www.ceoinsightsindia.com/leader/sameer-leekha-blending-technology-with-innovation-to-craft-impeccable-leadership-solutions-cid-4467.html

Timeline

Founder & CEO

BTJ
01.2023 - Current

Fractional / Part-time CTO ( Technology & Business Consulting )

Freelance (Self employed)
10.2022 - 02.2023

Chief Technology Officer

NowNow
08.2019 - 10.2022

Group CTO

LexInnova
11.2018 - 08.2019

AVP, Enterprise Architecture & Product Development

Bank of America
06.2011 - 11.2018

Sr. Technology Architect - Enterprise SAAS

Infosys
04.2010 - 06.2011

Technology Architect - Enterprise SAAS

Infosys
09.2007 - 04.2010

Consultant

Siemens Information Systems Ltd.
07.2006 - 09.2007

Systems Analyst

Polaris Software Labs Ltd.
11.2003 - 07.2006

Software Engineer

Virtusa India Private Ltd.
12.2002 - 11.2003

Software Engineer

Hunt Technologies Ltd.
02.2001 - 11.2002

Bachelor of Science - ELECTRICAL ENGINEEING, India

National Institute of Technology, India
Sameer Leekha