Functional Skills

Strategic Planning
Machine Learning
Agile Software Development
DevOps
Leadership Development
Product Strategy

Software Skills

Kubernetes
AWS Lambda
Jenkins
SQL
Python
Java
Docker
Machine Learning
JavaScript
GitHub
AWS
C
Magento
Gitlab
Microservices

Sector Experience

Business Services
Financial Services
Media & Entertainment
Technology
Transportation & Logistics

Notable Clients

Deutsche Boerse
Fujitsu
LSEG

Experience

SME GenAI / Pla.orm Engineering Corporate Strategy & Development
SME Platform Engineering / AI
1/2023 - Present
• Architected intelligent data platforms to support next-gen observability, telemetry, and real-time inference across containerized workloads.
• Designed and deployed vector-enabled knowledge bases using Azure OpenAI Service, Amazon Bedrock, etc enabling context-aware retrieval augmented generation (RAG)
• Designed and launched AI-enhanced platform offerings including GenAI assessment frameworks, DevSecOps blueprints, and agentic automation strategies.
• Led thought leadership initiatives on AI readiness, DORA metrics, and the shift to intelligent self-service engineering platforms.
Various Clients Corporate Strategy & Development
Independent Transformation Consultant
5/2022 - 1/2023
• Advised organizations on multi-cloud strategies, integrating AWS and Azure services into delivery pipelines.
• Developed global SDLC standards, incorporating DevSecOps and DORA practices in serverless environments.
• Provided mentorship and advisory services for Tech for Good initiatives, leveraging technology for social impact.
D | Ops Digital / London Stock Exchange Group Corporate Strategy & Development
Director of DevOps and Agility
9/2021 - 5/2022
• Established DevOps and Agility consultancy products, scaling a team of 100 professionals in 5 months.
• Launched LSEG’s “DX One” platform for over 8,000 engineers, enhancing development workflows through self-service automation and DORA metrics.
• Negotiated a $10 million GitLab enterprise deal, optimizing the organization’s CI/CD pipeline capabilities.
• Managed global teams across platform development, community engagement, metrics analysis, enablement, and migrations.
Apoyar Networks Engineering
Chief Technology Officer and Product Architect
2/2013 - 1/2022
• Led the scaling of an offshore engineering team in India (~50 engineers), focusing on eCommerce platforms (Magento, Shopify).
• Modernized organizational practices through the adoption of cloud technologies, DevOps, and Agile methodologies.
• Played a pivotal role in pre-sales and product strategy for key clients, including technology solutions for Dominos.
Deutsche Börse (STOXX / Qon/go) Corporate Strategy & Development
Digital Transforma/on and Product Development Lead
7/2017 - 9/2021
• Spearheaded a three-year digital transformation initiative, reducing lead times by up to 30x for a global engineering team.
• Implemented shift-left DevOps practices and Scrum methodologies based on “Accelerate” and DORA principles.
• Designed and developed the iSTUDIO Product architecture, enabling efficient legacy system migrations and the adoption of microservices and APIs.
Threadneedle Engineering
Architect
10/2015 - 4/2016
Engineering > Portfolio reconciliation with millions of records
FlyResearch Engineering
Consultant
11/2013 - 3/2014
Market Research system engineering
Cineworld Engineering
Developer & Consultant
9/2011 - 2/2013
Systems integration with Finance / CRM
Reelkandi Engineering
Architect / Developer
1/2008 - 1/2010
streaming services with over 10 million impressions.
Gridcom UK Ltd / NaIonal Grid Engineering
IT Product Manager
5/2002 - 9/2003
Oversaw telco infrastructure management for major telecom companies.