Dynamic and pragmatic leader delivering innovative Data and Machine Learning solutions for more than 25 years, with profound top-to-bottom understanding of the technology, business and organizational aspect of a solution delivery process. Proven expertise in data, ML, software, databases, warehouses, BI/MIS, digital transformation, mobile/web, financial risk analytics, profitability optimisation, statistical and predictive models, infrastructure, payment, process design/optimisation, supplier management, consulting engagements, program management, systems performance and high availability. Experienced change leader, excels at building and transforming systems, processes and organisations. Effectively operating on all levels, from board-level strategies to hands-on design and development of solutions and products. • Successful in dealing with modern FI challenges due to blend of technology/finance/quant insight.• Pragmatic leader balancing latest and proven technology concepts with practically achievable delivery.• Formed innovative business focused, value creating strategies and solutions.• Built and enhanced numerous high volume/availability/performance, mission critical systems.• Produced successful solutions on time/budget operating in number of leadership and hands-on roles.• Designed number of high-performance and advanced statistical and financial analytics models.• Successfully operated as both leader and expert in number of reputable global organisations.• Extensive hands-on experience includes Oracle, SQL Server, R, C/C++, Power BI, Business Objects, .NET, Perl etc.