SHOBHIT GARG

Dynamic Senior Manager & Java Architect with a proven track record at HSBC, specializing in cloud-native applications and microservices. Expert in Agile methodologies and project management, I enhanced API efficiency by 40% and reduced operational costs by 30% through innovative cloud migration strategies. Strong leadership and technical skills drive my success.

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

• Best HSBC GLT Project of the Year Award, Led the delivery of best-in-class account opening framework recognized with 'Best HSBC GLT Project of the Year' award in 2014.
• Badminton Champion, Won badminton doubles in HSBC India, representing HSBC in global tournament.

Title: Senior Manager

• Badminton
• Cricket
• Trekking

Enhanced Client Portal (CCP3) | 05/2023 - Present

• Managed project objectives, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
• Guided and coordinated cross-functional IT teams, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities.
• Developed detailed project plans, prioritized tasks, and monitored day-to-day execution to achieve key milestones.
• Communicated regularly with stakeholders, clients, and team members to provide updates, address concerns, and foster collaboration.
• Identified and mitigated project risks and issues, implementing practical solutions to keep projects on track.
• Leveraged Agile and Waterfall methodologies, staying current with technology trends and industry best practices to enhance project outcomes.
• Directed a team of Microservices API architects and developers to design and deliver robust, scalable technical solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in AWS, Node.js, Spring Boot, Java, and Python for designing scalable and efficient systems, ensuring high availability and performance.

Cloud Migration and Fraud Detection | 06/2019 - 04/2023

• Managed project objectives, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
• Bridged gaps between development PODs and platform capabilities, supporting efficient delivery of solutions.
• Led the foundation platform team in India, driving team building, upskilling, and adoption of platform engineering best practices.
• Delivered solutions in an Agile environment utilizing a DevOps model with tools like GitHub, Jenkins, and PCF.
• Architected and led event-driven microservices for real-time fraud detection using Confluent Kafka and Spring Boot.
• Supervised a team of 85 members, including 60 vendor resources, overseeing project execution and quality assurance.
• Led a team of Microservices API architects and developers, ensuring seamless third-party product integration with Spring Boot, Spring Integration, and MuleSoft.
• Designed and optimized cloud-native API deployments leveraging AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Implemented best practices in API security, authentication, and authorization, ensuring compliance with financial industry standards.

Iceberg – Lending | 2016 - 2019

• Iceberg is a new application for Digital CMB Business for opening New to Bank Business current accounts from a Mobile App.
• This application is fully owned by HSBC Software Delivery India.
• Served as SME for Lending (Overdraft and Small Business Loan) module of Iceberg.
• Involved in requirement gathering, initial discussions, and workshops to define the scope of the project.
• Handled estimations, resourcing, and delivery of all projects within the Lending module.
• Led project planning and scheduling, ensuring adherence to milestones and deliverables.
• Managed functional testing before handing over to system testers and pilot users.
• Developed Microservices-based Key Calculation module to enhance processing efficiency.
• Led the implementation of Internal Data SAPI adhering to CBIL Standards.

UK - BAO (Business Account Opening) | 2014 - 2019

• Worked in the Business Account Opening area for CMB UK since Jan 2012, covering Staff Channel and Internet-based Customer Channel.
• Multi-Channel Business Account Opening (MCBAO) was an award-winning application developed for HSBC UK Digital CMB Business.
• Managed end-to-end project ownership, including design, development, and delivery, under HSBC Software Delivery India.
• Served as Delivery Manager, overseeing all project deliveries in the BAO UK Channel Integration Area.
• Acted as the first point of contact in HSBC India Development Centre for the MCBAO Application.
• Led a team of 10 associates, driving business analysis, detailed design, and full development cycles.
• Conducted Independent Quality Audits, ensuring adherence to quality targets and compliance standards.
• Ensured compliance with global regulatory commitments for anti-money laundering (AML) and FATCA US tax reporting.

• Hindi, Native
• English, Proficient

Title: Senior Manager

• Badminton
• Cricket
• Trekking

Enhanced Client Portal (CCP3) | 05/2023 - Present

• Managed project objectives, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
• Guided and coordinated cross-functional IT teams, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities.
• Developed detailed project plans, prioritized tasks, and monitored day-to-day execution to achieve key milestones.
• Communicated regularly with stakeholders, clients, and team members to provide updates, address concerns, and foster collaboration.
• Identified and mitigated project risks and issues, implementing practical solutions to keep projects on track.
• Leveraged Agile and Waterfall methodologies, staying current with technology trends and industry best practices to enhance project outcomes.
• Directed a team of Microservices API architects and developers to design and deliver robust, scalable technical solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in AWS, Node.js, Spring Boot, Java, and Python for designing scalable and efficient systems, ensuring high availability and performance.

Cloud Migration and Fraud Detection | 06/2019 - 04/2023

• Managed project objectives, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
• Bridged gaps between development PODs and platform capabilities, supporting efficient delivery of solutions.
• Led the foundation platform team in India, driving team building, upskilling, and adoption of platform engineering best practices.
• Delivered solutions in an Agile environment utilizing a DevOps model with tools like GitHub, Jenkins, and PCF.
• Architected and led event-driven microservices for real-time fraud detection using Confluent Kafka and Spring Boot.
• Supervised a team of 85 members, including 60 vendor resources, overseeing project execution and quality assurance.
• Led a team of Microservices API architects and developers, ensuring seamless third-party product integration with Spring Boot, Spring Integration, and MuleSoft.
• Designed and optimized cloud-native API deployments leveraging AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Implemented best practices in API security, authentication, and authorization, ensuring compliance with financial industry standards.

Iceberg – Lending | 2016 - 2019

• Iceberg is a new application for Digital CMB Business for opening New to Bank Business current accounts from a Mobile App.
• This application is fully owned by HSBC Software Delivery India.
• Served as SME for Lending (Overdraft and Small Business Loan) module of Iceberg.
• Involved in requirement gathering, initial discussions, and workshops to define the scope of the project.
• Handled estimations, resourcing, and delivery of all projects within the Lending module.
• Led project planning and scheduling, ensuring adherence to milestones and deliverables.
• Managed functional testing before handing over to system testers and pilot users.
• Developed Microservices-based Key Calculation module to enhance processing efficiency.
• Led the implementation of Internal Data SAPI adhering to CBIL Standards.

UK - BAO (Business Account Opening) | 2014 - 2019

• Worked in the Business Account Opening area for CMB UK since Jan 2012, covering Staff Channel and Internet-based Customer Channel.
• Multi-Channel Business Account Opening (MCBAO) was an award-winning application developed for HSBC UK Digital CMB Business.
• Managed end-to-end project ownership, including design, development, and delivery, under HSBC Software Delivery India.
• Served as Delivery Manager, overseeing all project deliveries in the BAO UK Channel Integration Area.
• Acted as the first point of contact in HSBC India Development Centre for the MCBAO Application.
• Led a team of 10 associates, driving business analysis, detailed design, and full development cycles.
• Conducted Independent Quality Audits, ensuring adherence to quality targets and compliance standards.
• Ensured compliance with global regulatory commitments for anti-money laundering (AML) and FATCA US tax reporting.