POOJA PATEL

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Professional Summary:
 12 years of experience experience in the financial services industry, specializing in leading applications development teams, project management,
and overseeing end-to-end solution delivery. Adept at driving technical innovation and ensuring seamless integration of business objectives with IT
strategies. Proven leadership in managing large teams, executing performance evaluations, hiring, and making crucial personnel decisions.
Expertise in managing complex technical solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering collaboration across cross-
functional teams. Adept at analyzing and formulating strategies for application development, as well as assessing risks and ensuring adherence to
policies and regulations to safeguard client assets and the firm’s reputation.
 designing and architecting large-scale, distributed big data solutions using Apache Spark, Hive, Starburst, and other cutting-edge technologies.
Proven expertise in developing scalable data pipelines, optimizing data processing workflows, and implementing advanced data storage and
retention strategies. Experienced in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), data integration, performance optimization, and leading cross-functional
teams to deliver innovative and efficient data solutions. Passionate about driving innovation, maintaining high data security standards, and
ensuring compliance with business and regulatory requirements. Proficient in technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Scala, AWS, and Cloudera, with a
strong foundation in data curation, data conformance, and streaming processing, machine learning

Key Skills
 Big Data Technologies: Apache Spark, Hive, Starburst, Databricks
 Data Storage & Management: Hot, Warm, and Cold data storage tiers, Data Retention & Archival strategies
 Cloud Platforms: AWS (Redshift, S3), GCP (BigQuery, Dataproc), Azure
 Applications Development Leadership: Team Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Allocation, Risk Management
 Project Management: Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Resource Optimization, Risk Mitigation
 Technical Expertise: System Design, Software Architecture, Technical Oversight, Solution Review
 Industry Knowledge: Financial Services Applications, Regulatory Compliance, IT Governance, SDL
 Data Movement & Integration: Designing efficient data transfer and movement processes
 Performance Optimization: Data pipeline optimization, Spark job tuning, high throughput systems
 Automation & Scripting: Python, Shell scripting, automation of data workflows
 Collaboration & Leadership: Cross-functional team leadership, stakeholder management
 Data Security & Governance: Implementing data governance policies and ensuring data security
 Data Warehousing: ELT/ETL processes, Data lake & warehouse architecture, Distributed query engines

Project :-
 Cloud-Based Data Solution: Successfully migrated a large-scale on-premise data warehouse to AWS Redshift and S3, resulting in a 30%
reduction in costs and a 50% improvement in query performance.
 Data Storage Optimization: Architected a hybrid storage solution using hot, warm, and cold data tiers that reduced data storage costs by
40% while maintaining high performance for critical data.
 Performance Optimization: Optimized Spark jobs, reducing processing time by 35%, ensuring quicker time-to-insight for analytics teams.

Certifications:
 IBM Data Science Professional Certification: IBM Inc.
 Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate: Databricks Inc.
 Certified ScrumMaster (CSM): Scrum Alliance Organization
 GCP Fundamental certified
 AWS Machine learning specialty
 GCP Architect certified
 Certified: CSM, CSPO, CSP, SAFe Agilist
 Project Management Professional (PMP)
 Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
 Certified as Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)
 Scrum Product Owner Accredited Certification (SPOC)
 Project Management Methodologies
 MS Project Expert Certification

Projects & Achievements

 Enterprise Cloud Migration: Led the migration of a multi-million-dollar enterprise application to AWS, resulting in a 40% cost reduction and
99.99% uptime due to optimized AWS architecture.
 Cost Optimization: Reduced AWS monthly costs by 30% through reserved instances, auto-scaling, and better resource allocation for cloud
infrastructure.

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  Security Architecture: Designed and implemented a secure AWS infrastructure with multi-factor authentication, VPC peering, IAM policies,
and end-to-end encryption, ensuring compliance with SOC2 and GDPR standards.
 Multi-region Deployment: Architected and deployed a multi-region, highly available system using AWS services (Route 53, EC2, S3, RDS,
Lambda), ensuring low-latency performance for global customers.
Leadership & Achievements
 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with business and IT teams to define product roadmaps, aligning application development efforts
with business priorities. Successfully led teams to deliver on-time, high-quality software solutions.
 Team Leadership: Managed diverse teams, driving performance through regular evaluations, setting clear expectations, and providing
ongoing mentorship.
 Regulatory Compliance: Ensured compliance with industry standards and internal policies, overseeing development teams to meet
necessary regulations such as SOX and GDPR.
 Risk & Project Management: Oversaw risk management initiatives, identifying potential project blockers early and implementing mitigation
strategies to ensure timely project completion.
 Vendor Negotiations: Negotiated with external vendors, ensuring the delivery of cost-effective solutions and maintaining high standards of
quality across application
Key Projects & Achievements
 Financial Transactions System Overhaul – Successfully managed the upgrade of an internal transaction management system, leading to a
20% improvement in processing speed and a 15% reduction in operational costs.
 Cloud Migration Initiative – Led the migration of legacy financial applications to the cloud, improving scalability and performance while
reducing infrastructure costs by 25%.
 Risk Management Application – Spearheaded the development of a risk management tool used by multiple departments, enhancing real-
time reporting and reducing compliance issues.

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 Lead and manage one or more Applications Development teams, overseeing the successful development and delivery of high-impact projects, ensuring
alignment with strategic business goals.
 Provide technical leadership across systems and applications, ensuring the successful execution of applications development projects within financial
services, meeting both business and regulatory requirements.
 Actively participate in the formulation of development strategies, identifying technical solutions that support business needs while ensuring
compliance with industry regulations.
 Evaluate technical proposals and solutions, offering evaluative judgment and technical expertise in addressing complex and unique challenges.
 Manage the day-to-day operations of development teams, including resource allocation, staffing decisions, and personnel evaluations. Provide
leadership to foster a high-performance culture.
 Collaborate with external vendors and stakeholders to ensure alignment and negotiate terms to ensure the delivery of high-quality applications that
meet business needs.
 Oversee the execution of SDLC processes, ensuring quality assurance practices are followed and solutions are implemented within agreed timelines
and budgets.
 Monitor and report on project delivery, ensuring all processes, risk assessments, and compliance requirements are addressed and met.
 Drive accountability and ensure that applications are developed in compliance with firm policies, safeguarding client assets and the organization’s
reputation.

HSBC bank: - 05/2016 to 04/2020

Responsibilities:
 Managed a diverse team of developers, overseeing multiple applications development projects within the financial sector. Contributed to the
successful delivery of projects by providing technical oversight and guidance.
 Worked closely with business units to understand objectives and translate them into actionable technology solutions, ensuring the alignment of
application designs with organizational goals.
 Managed project timelines and budgets, balancing resource allocation and ensuring efficient use of development teams. Implemented risk
management practices to minimize delays and cost overruns.
 Led the review of technical solutions and development plans, ensuring that project outcomes were consistent with requirements, design
specifications, and client expectations.
 Ensured compliance with internal and external standards, maintaining a focus on data protection, privacy regulations, and industry best practices.
 Provided mentorship to junior team members, conducting performance evaluations and supporting their professional growth within the organization.
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Senior Manager – Singapore
Wipro: - 08/2012 to 04/2016
 Acted as a lead developer on key applications development projects, designing, developing, and maintaining mission-critical financial services
applications.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges, ensuring projects met the required deadlines and performance
standards.
 Utilized advanced development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum to ensure continuous improvement and efficient project delivery.

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  Contributed to the creation of system specifications and technical documentation, ensuring clear communication across all stakeholders and
minimizing project risks.

Education Details
ICFAI Hyderabad
MBA in Business Decision Making. Feb. 2012

DAVV University -PIMR, Indore, M.P.

BBA - 70%, Feb. 2010

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