With 17+ years of experience in the banking and financial services industry in India and the UK, I am a seasoned technology professional specializing in banking and financial services. My expertise lies in digital transformation, GDPR, IT risk management, project management, and cyber security.Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in various areas. I excel in strategic planning, developing long-term plans and goals for organizations. My proficiency in IT solutions and systems design enables me to create effective technological solutions that align with business needs. I am also experienced in technology integration, ensuring seamless integration of different systems and technologies within organizations.Key areas of strength include:➽ Team leadership: I successfully lead teams and manage projects, overseeing progress and delivering successful outcomes. I am skilled in problem resolution, promptly addressing issues that arise during projects or operations.➽ Requirement and business analysis: I possess expertise in gathering and analyzing requirements, conducting thorough business analysis, and proposing solutions for improvement.➽ Building high-performing teams: I have a track record of forming and nurturing teams that consistently deliver exceptional results.➽ Large-scale IT project management: I have successfully managed complex projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and merger and acquisition initiatives.My specialties encompass IT strategic planning, budgeting, cost management, cyber security, IT operations, business continuity planning, disaster recovery, IT performance management, IT infrastructure management, and team management. I am also well-versed in regulatory compliance, IT risk analysis and mitigation, effective IT leadership, IT service delivery, IT audits, and the development and implementation of IT policies, procedures, and service level agreements (SLAs).Furthermore, I have proficiency in vendor management, business process analysis and improvement, as well as change management facilitation. I possess familiarity with payment systems and digital products, particularly the Finacle Internet Banking Platform and Core Banking - Finacle.In summary, as a banking and financial services technology professional with extensive industry experience, I offer a robust skill set encompassing digital transformation, GDPR, IT risk management, project management, and cyber security.