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Technical Project Manager/Technical Delivery Manager with 23+ years of experience across investment banking and financial services technology. Owns end-to-end delivery, technical governance, multi-vendor orchestration, and delivery planning for mission-critical programs spanning AML, compliance, fraud detection, core banking, wealth management, derivatives, settlements, and payments. Strong focus on risk, compliance, and non-functional requirements (performance, resilience, security, observability). Experienced in cross-border stakeholder management, regulatory-aligned delivery (e.g., GDPR, MAS), modern engineering practices (CI/CD, testing strategy), and production-grade governance from ideation through cutover and BAU stabilization.…Technical Project Manager/Technical Delivery Manager with 23+ years of experience across investment banking and financial services technology. Owns end-to-end delivery, technical governance, multi-vendor orchestration, and delivery planning for mission-critical programs spanning AML, compliance, fraud detection, core banking, wealth management, derivatives, settlements, and payments. Strong focus on risk, compliance, and non-functional requirements (performance, resilience, security, observability). Experienced in cross-border stakeholder management, regulatory-aligned delivery (e.g., GDPR, MAS), modern engineering practices (CI/CD, testing strategy), and production-grade governance from ideation through cutover and BAU stabilization.

Dinesh Mahadev Kawade

Project Manager, DevOps Developer, Data Engineer, +2

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Technical Project Manager/Technical Delivery Manager with 23+ years of experience across investment banking and financial services technology. Owns end-to-end delivery, technical governance, multi-vendor orchestration, and delivery planning for mission-critical programs spanning AML, compliance, fraud detection, core banking, wealth management, derivatives, settlements, and payments. Strong focus on risk, compliance, and non-functional requirements (performance, resilience, security, observability). Experienced in cross-border stakeholder management, regulatory-aligned delivery (e.g., GDPR, MAS), modern engineering practices (CI/CD, testing strategy), and production-grade governance from ideation through cutover and BAU stabilization.…Technical Project Manager/Technical Delivery Manager with 23+ years of experience across investment banking and financial services technology. Owns end-to-end delivery, technical governance, multi-vendor orchestration, and delivery planning for mission-critical programs spanning AML, compliance, fraud detection, core banking, wealth management, derivatives, settlements, and payments. Strong focus on risk, compliance, and non-functional requirements (performance, resilience, security, observability). Experienced in cross-border stakeholder management, regulatory-aligned delivery (e.g., GDPR, MAS), modern engineering practices (CI/CD, testing strategy), and production-grade governance from ideation through cutover and BAU stabilization.

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Technical Project Manager/Technical Delivery Manager with 23+ years of experience across investment banking and financial services technology. Owns end-to-end delivery, technical governance, multi-vendor orchestration, and delivery planning for mission-critical programs spanning AML, compliance, fraud detection, core banking, wealth management, derivatives, settlements, and payments.

Strong focus on risk, compliance, and non-functional requirements (performance, resilience, security, observability). Experienced in cross-border stakeholder management, regulatory-aligned delivery (e.g., GDPR, MAS), modern engineering practices (CI/CD, testing strategy), and production-grade governance from ideation through cutover and BAU stabilization.

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at Career break / family commitment break

September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Senior IT Project Manager | Business Analysis – Group Compliance (Transaction Monitoring System – Actimize upgrade) at UOB Bank – Hudson (6 months contract)

March 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Directed an AML filtering system upgrade (Actimize) across multiple APAC offices, standardizing SWIFT/non-SWIFT monitoring. Owned governance (PSC, daily stand-ups, weekly stakeholder syncs), RAID logs, cutover planning, UAT, data migration coordination, and vendor oversight. Led end-to-end implementation of the AML filtering system upgrade with cross-functional stakeholders including Regional IT, Compliance, Planning, Operations, APAC offices, Head Office, and external vendors. Ensured documentation deliverables (BRDs, test strategy/test plans, training and supporting SDM documentation) were completed in line with banking policies and regulatory requirements. Coordinated remote/multi-country execution and ensured SLA oversight within a bank IT environment.

Senior IT Project Manager | Core Banking & Wealth Management (Technical Upgrades & Regulatory Compliance) at Bank of Singapore Pte Ltd

September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2024

Led multiple initiatives across Core Banking and Wealth Management platforms. Managed PCI-DSS and sensitive data protection programs using sensitive data discovery tooling to achieve compliance. Spearheaded upgrades/modernization of T24, TAP and TTi to version R21.09 from EOL R18, including data conversion, retrofitting local customizations, TTi F2B/B2F verification, TAP extraction/customization, and interface/platform realignment (IRIS, IIB, CPOMS, FINIQ, EDW, OMGEO, RMFE, etc.). Delivered automated reconciliation mechanisms: FinIQ EQD vs T24 (equity derivatives), FinIQ FXD vs T24 (FX derivatives STP reconciliation), and fund trade reconciliation (TAP-T24). Implemented MAS Reg 54B OTC derivatives portfolio reconciliation. Directed STP interfaces for dual currency investment (FINIQ to T24 and Murex for GT bookings/streetside settlement) and scoped automation to reduce manual unwind/premature withdrawal processing errors. Supported HK SFC/HKMA annual product survey compliance and led au

Senior IT Project Manager | Business Analysis – Data Protection Program (GDPR) at BNP Paribas Pte Ltd / Antaes Asia Pte Ltd (Contract role)

October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021

Led GDPR data protection initiative ensuring compliance with European data protection laws. Designed and implemented processes to eliminate unnecessary personal data and embedded data subject rights into system design and operational workflows. Delivered standardized RBAC model across application instances to strengthen internal controls. Functioned as a proxy product owner for Europe wealth management sites managing demand intake. Coordinated vendor relations, performed vendor due diligence and risk assessments, and worked as a bridge between external vendors and internal stakeholders to meet delivery KPIs for wealth management regulatory and access control deliverables.

IT Project Manager | Business Analyst – Retail Management / Wealth Management (Regulatory SFR 40 & 42) at UOB (United Overseas Bank) – Tangspac Consulting (Contract role)

September 1, 2018 - October 31, 2020

Led regulatory program implementing SFR 40 & 42 for cross-border payments and customer statement/transaction advice requirements. Managed cross-border regulatory initiatives including GDPR client deletion, RBAC, and Vietnam core banking implementation. Handled ideation and conceptualization into BRDs and technology solutions, and managed quarterly release planning and estimation (L0/L1) across business segments. Maintained stakeholder communication via dashboards to steering committees and sponsors, ensured delivery quality using JIRA items plus SIT/UAT statistics, and handled approvals pipeline and investment approval decks with finance. Managed internal/external stakeholders across MD/ADM/vendors/users/testers and coordinated delivery with budget/timeline KPIs.

IT Project Manager | Business Analysis – Fraudulent Application Detection (Vision Plus System) at DBS Bank – Persol Singapore (Contract role)

September 1, 2016 - September 30, 2018

Implemented fraudulent application detection for unsecured lending products in Vision Plus, improving fraud prevention accuracy and productivity. Delivered Actimize AML solution modules (SAM, CDD, WLF-RT, Anti-Fraud). Led migration work from SGX CAS to DBS proprietary back office settlement system. Drove data migration strategy including planning and execution, coordinating technology teams, business analysts, operations users and business stakeholders. Acted as primary liaison for the data migration program, coordinating integration testing with external vendors and weekend go-live planning, production live verification, and weekly/fortnightly progress reporting to senior management.

IT Project Manager | Technical Delivery Manager | Business Analyst (Enterprise-Wide Surveillance System – EWSS) at DBS Bank – Unisys Singapore Pte Ltd

November 1, 2011 - September 30, 2014

Owned enterprise-wide surveillance system delivery (multi-channel fraud/AML) across APAC. Led deployment of Watch List Customer Filtering (WLF) enabling periodic scans and real-time customer screening. Managed Actimize AML & Anti-Fraud solution delivery across KYC, SAM, CDD, WLF for APAC with a team of business analysts, developers, and support resources. Oversaw workflow integrations and technical issue resolution across endpoints (MQ/SSH/Connect Direct/SAN connectivity/ODBC/firewalls/TWS batch jobs/TSM backup-restore) in coordination with upstream/downstream teams. Strengthened access control processes related to ID management to resolve audit issues. Ensured IT governance through Agile delivery using JIRA/Confluence and CI build practices; provided status reporting to senior management and maintained centralized documentation repositories. Led team development, appraisals and talent acquisition support.

IT Project Manager | Barclays–Lehman Integration (Reference Data Systems) at Barclays Capital Services Pte Ltd

September 1, 2007 - October 31, 2010

Led reference data integration strategy as part of post-merger integration between Barclays and Ex-Lehman entities, achieving ~40% cost reduction and improved data quality/KPIs. Managed reference data analysis and issue resolution. Covered application management service delivery (ITIL-based incident/problem/change/release/deployment) and onboarding of Ex-Lehman applications to the Barclays platform, including connectivity resolution with infrastructure teams. Established 24x7 Level 1/Level 2 support model from Singapore hub to enhance ITIL compliance. Coordinated batch monitoring and user requests; performed root-cause analysis for infrastructure-related issues with cross-functional teams (Windows/Unix/middleware/network/storage/database).

Infrastructure Lead | Multi-Platform Database & Middleware Environments at AIA Singapore Pte Ltd

January 1, 2007 - September 30, 2007

Oversaw infrastructure management and operational continuity for enterprise database/middleware environments. Managed project activities including migrations, disaster recovery planning, and server patches/versions. Handled production support and tuning for Sybase and Oracle on Solaris/Unix and MS-SQL on Windows NT. Supported development/UAT collaboration via DB design/script quality control. Designed and implemented Oracle user management tools using Unix shell and SQL scripts. Coordinated migration of Oracle DWH from 8.1.7.4 to 9.2.0.7 and set up Sybase production/UAT servers. Managed database administration aspects aligned to technical and security policies and production policy/architecture.

Technology Lead | CAPS Shared Services Utility (CLS Integration for Local Banks) at Clearing and Payment Services Pte Ltd

March 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005

Managed CLS integration for local banks (DBS/OCBC/UOB), including monitoring FX trade data, generating and transmitting MT300 messages via SWIFT Net to CLS Bank. Delivered BI data-warehousing reporting for MAS billing. Provided end-to-end production service delivery support for CLS transactions and coordinated with vendors and technical teams (network/database) to ensure smooth IT operations and deployment across platforms (Logica CMG, SWIFT, IBM, etc.). Oversaw application administration, upgrades and production support of integrated components and ensured new releases met production standards. Coordinated DR/BCP testing and half-yearly DR activities with clients and service providers.

Project Manager | System Analyst (Securities & Custody Services) at Deutsche Bank (Singapore)

November 1, 1996 - June 30, 2002

Led multi-phase ISO 15022 SWIFT conversion for global custody clients. Designed and deployed a security data warehouse to publish real-time XML settlement messages. Coordinated cross-functional teams across time zones. Project lead roles included ISO15022 SWIFT conversion (London/Germany coordination, minimal bugs, ahead of schedule), dB Portfolio (web front-end for Asia-Pacific custody clients using JDBC to data warehouse within budget), and dB Cris (publish-subscribe publishing of online real-time XML messages using MQ). Provided tier-2 production support for dbTrader/dbCustody interfaces and securities settlement/custody on Unix/COBOL technologies, covering UAT, bug fixes and enhancements across 9 countries, and implemented unit/integration testing for key system interfaces (Global Ledger, Tax Reclamation, Proxy voting).

Software Consultant at Singapore Network Services Pte Ltd

November 1, 1995 - September 30, 1996

Developed and implemented a billing system to charge law firm customers based on message volumes using the Message Managing System. Worked in an AIX environment with Oracle, ProC/ProCobol and PL/SQL procedures for data management and processing. Operated within AIX environment for compatibility/performance and supported deployments/maintenance.

Software Consultant at Information Management Resources Pvt Ltd (Bangalore)

January 1, 1994 - August 31, 1995

Engaged in projects evaluating financial systems for productivity/performance improvements and supported compliance and migration programs. Assisted in Year 2000 compliance readiness for Michelin (USA). Migrated financial applications from IBM mainframe to Unix using Oracle RDBMS. Worked with MVS utilities and development in IMS DB/DC environment including COBOL and assembler tasks supporting business functionalities.