Banking IT professional with over 15 years of experience supporting mission-critical applications and database systems within financial institutions. Specialized in application and production support, SQL development, credit-related systems, and high-volume transactional environments. My expertise lies in ensuring stability, performance, and data integrity across banking platforms. I have extensive experience in analyzing incidents, performing root cause analysis, optimizing SQL queries, supporting UAT and production releases, and collaborating closely with business users, developers, and IT operations teams. I have worked extensively with credit and reporting systems, building and tuning stored procedures, managing ETL-related data processing, and supporting regulatory and operational reporting. My background in database administration strengthens my ability to handle performance tuning, backup and recovery, security management, and capacity planning in production environments. In addition to strong SQL expertise (T-SQL, MSSQL, MySQL), I bring solid experience in PHP development, allowing me to understand application logic end-to-end and support both backend systems and database layers effectively. Core Expertise: - Application & Production Support (L2/L3) - Banking & Credit Systems - SQL Development & Performance Optimization - ETL & Data Processing - Incident Management & Root Cause Analysis - UAT & Release Support - UNIX/Linux Environments - Git | Jira | Confluence | Octane - Agile Methodology I am particularly motivated by roles that require analytical thinking, cross-team collaboration, and maintaining reliable banking systems in demanding production environments.

Ashish Lal Shrestha

Banking IT professional with over 15 years of experience supporting mission-critical applications and database systems within financial institutions. Specialized in application and production support, SQL development, credit-related systems, and high-volume transactional environments. My expertise lies in ensuring stability, performance, and data integrity across banking platforms. I have extensive experience in analyzing incidents, performing root cause analysis, optimizing SQL queries, supporting UAT and production releases, and collaborating closely with business users, developers, and IT operations teams. I have worked extensively with credit and reporting systems, building and tuning stored procedures, managing ETL-related data processing, and supporting regulatory and operational reporting. My background in database administration strengthens my ability to handle performance tuning, backup and recovery, security management, and capacity planning in production environments. In addition to strong SQL expertise (T-SQL, MSSQL, MySQL), I bring solid experience in PHP development, allowing me to understand application logic end-to-end and support both backend systems and database layers effectively. Core Expertise: - Application & Production Support (L2/L3) - Banking & Credit Systems - SQL Development & Performance Optimization - ETL & Data Processing - Incident Management & Root Cause Analysis - UAT & Release Support - UNIX/Linux Environments - Git | Jira | Confluence | Octane - Agile Methodology I am particularly motivated by roles that require analytical thinking, cross-team collaboration, and maintaining reliable banking systems in demanding production environments.

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Banking IT professional with over 15 years of experience supporting mission-critical applications and database systems within financial institutions. Specialized in application and production support, SQL development, credit-related systems, and high-volume transactional environments.

My expertise lies in ensuring stability, performance, and data integrity across banking platforms. I have extensive experience in analyzing incidents, performing root cause analysis, optimizing SQL queries, supporting UAT and production releases, and collaborating closely with business users, developers, and IT operations teams.

I have worked extensively with credit and reporting systems, building and tuning stored procedures, managing ETL-related data processing, and supporting regulatory and operational reporting. My background in database administration strengthens my ability to handle performance tuning, backup and recovery, security management, and capacity planning in production environments.

In addition to strong SQL expertise (T-SQL, MSSQL, MySQL), I bring solid experience in PHP development, allowing me to understand application logic end-to-end and support both backend systems and database layers effectively.

Core Expertise:

  • Application & Production Support (L2/L3)
  • Banking & Credit Systems
  • SQL Development & Performance Optimization
  • ETL & Data Processing
  • Incident Management & Root Cause Analysis
  • UAT & Release Support
  • UNIX/Linux Environments
  • Git | Jira | Confluence | Octane
  • Agile Methodology

I am particularly motivated by roles that require analytical thinking, cross-team collaboration, and maintaining reliable banking systems in demanding production environments.

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Language

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Beginner
Nepali
Fluent

Work Experience

SQL Developer at BNP Paribas
January 1, 2025 - Present
SQL Developer at BNP Paribas - Securities Services - Loan Solutions IT. Designed and optimized complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions for high-volume transactional systems and reporting modules. Ensured database performance, scalability, and data integrity through query tuning and indexing strategies. Worked closely with business analysts, developers, and operational teams to analyze requirements and deliver data-driven solutions. Designed and implemented database components for data integration and reporting systems. Created and maintained comprehensive technical documentation for database structures and processes. Estimated project timelines and provided regular progress updates to stakeholders. Supported user acceptance testing (UAT) and production deployment activities. Delivered 3rd-level database support, troubleshooting complex issues in production environments.
Senior Database Developer / Database Administrator at Affinity
January 1, 2025 - Present
Senior Database Developer and Database Administrator responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance relational databases, performance tuning, backups, security, and data integrity.
Freelancer
February 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Freelance professional delivering database design, PHP development, and related solutions to clients in Portugal.
Database Designer / Database Administrator at Himalayan Bank Limited
January 1, 2010 - February 1, 2024
A. Database Designer: design data models, stored procedures, triggers; B. Database Administrator: performance tuning, backups, security, monitoring, upgrades; capacity planning and documentation; training and mentoring.
PHP Developer / Web System Administrator at Himalayan Bank Limited
August 1, 2008 - February 1, 2024
System Analyst and Software Programmer responsibilities: code development, debugging, database management (MS SQL Server/MySQL), system backups, disaster recovery planning, data archiving, reporting DB cloning, SMS/Internet Banking user management and support; graphics and multimedia design; Global/Core Banking support.
PHP Web Developer at E-Port International Pvt. Ltd.
February 1, 2008 - June 1, 2008
Developed PHP-based web applications and backend systems; designed optimized database structures; data validation and reporting support; collaborated with clients to analyze requirements and deliver projects on time.
Sr. Web Developer + Project Manager at Team Network Pvt. Ltd.
August 1, 2003 - June 1, 2008
Developed custom PHP-based web applications; designed database structures; implemented data validation and reporting; managed client communications and project delivery; contributed to UI/mockups and marketing materials.
PHP Programmer at Himalayan Web
April 1, 2006 - September 1, 2006
PHP programming and database interactions to support web applications.

Education

Master of Science in Information Technology Management (M.Sc. ITM) at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU / APIIT)
January 2, 2019 - October 19, 2021
Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology at Sikkim Manipal University (SMU)
February 11, 2021 - January 6, 2016

Qualifications

Ethical Hacking: The Complete Malware Analysis Process
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Ethical Hacking: Scanning Networks
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Ethical Hacking with JavaScript
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Education