Create Your First Project
Start adding your projects to your portfolio. Click on "Manage Projects" to get started
Release Manager (Sovereign Wealth Fund) 2020 - 2022
Tech Stack:
Scripting Languages
Python, Bash, XML, YAML, JSON
CI/CD Stack
Git, JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, JFrog Artifactory, CloudBees
Platforms:
Citrix (Window), SimCorp Dimension, Workday
Skillsets:
Digital Transformation:
Change Management, Process Optimization, Technology Adoption, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation
Customer-Centric Approach:
User Experience (UX), Customer Journey Mapping, Customer Feedback Analysis, Voice of Customer (VoC)
Collaboration & Leadership:
Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Building, Coaching & Mentorship, Stakeholder Communication, Executive Presentations
Operations & Execution:
Project Management, Release Management, Agile & Scrum Methodologies, Event Forecast, KPI & Metrics Analysis, Incident Management, Vendor Management
Key highlights:
In this project, I played a key role in pioneering the adoption of DevOps for SimCorp Dimension deployments, establishing us as an industry leader in this area. In other SimCorp projects, usually blue/green deployment strategy is being used, but that would easily double up the infrastructure costs.
As Release Manager (DevOps) and Stand-in Technical Architect Lead for an investment platform digital transformation project, I ensured seamless and efficient releases, driving significant improvements in system stability and operational efficiency.
Challenge: This role demanded meticulous planning and execution to manage complex releases in a high-stake environment, while also stepping in to provide technical architectural leadership.
Solutions and Impact:
Enhanced System Stability & Reliability:
Delivered measurable increases in system stability through meticulous release management, ensuring a consistently reliable and robust investment platform, thereby minimizing risk and maximizing investor confidence.
Significant Operational Efficiency Gains:
Achieved a 30% improvement in operational efficiency by streamlining release processes and optimizing deployment workflows, directly contributing to faster time-to-market and reduced operational overhead.
Expert Management of Complex Deployments & Troubleshooting:
Successfully led a 4-person team managing SimCorp Dimension (SCD) deployments across 6 environments, demonstrating expertise in complex system releases. Additionally, collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, including SimCorp Dimension and ElginWhite consultants, to rapidly troubleshoot and resolve critical issues.
Proficient Deployment Automation & Tooling:
Drove efficient and automated deployments using JIRA, BitBucket, and UIPath, significantly reducing manual errors and accelerating release cycles.
Robust Change Control & Risk Mitigation:
Streamlined deployment processes by establishing robust change control and risk mitigation strategies, substantially reducing errors and minimizing potential disruptions.
Accelerated Team Onboarding & Best Practice Adoption:
Developed and implemented a fast-track onboarding process, accelerating team integration and ensuring rapid adoption of best practices, thereby enhancing overall team effectiveness.
Effective Incident Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Effectively liaised with incident manager,test manager to triage and resolve issues swiftly, leveraging cross-functional collaboration and version control analysis to minimize downtime and ensure rapid recovery.
Minimized Operational Disruptions & Ensured On-Time Execution:
Managed deployment, patching, and downtime across 6 environments, reducing operational disruptions by 40% and ensuring 99% on-time execution through meticulous planning and seamless coordination with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated Leadership in High-Pressure Environments:
Successfully led critical release management functions within a high-stake sovereign wealth fund environment, demonstrating exceptional leadership, decisive decision-making, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
Quantifiable Results & Data-Driven Optimization:
Delivered quantifiable results, including significant improvements in system stability and operational efficiency, demonstrating a data-driven approach to release management and a commitment to continuous improvement.
My Approach:
I am committed to delivering high-quality, efficient, and reliable releases, ensuring that investment platforms operate smoothly and effectively. I thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments and am passionate about driving continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and collaborative problem-solving.