Vice President at Citi | 17+ Years Exp. | Solution Architect, Java, Spring, Kafka, Agile Expert

I am a seasoned Technology Leader and Engineering Manager with a proven track record of delivering high-impact, enterprise-grade solutions across the financial services industry.

With deep expertise in backend engineering, solution architecture, and platform modernization, I specialize in designing and scaling resilient systems that support high-performance trading, fixed income operations, and regulatory compliance.

Passionate about the art of software engineering, I see programming as an evolving puzzle that enables innovation and empowers change. Over the years, I have architected and led the delivery of mission-critical applications using a diverse tech stack—centered around Java, Spring Boot, microservices, OpenShift, and cloud-native deployments.

I thrive in dynamic, agile environments where I can align technology with business strategy. I foster engineering cultures that prioritize innovation, autonomy, and measurable outcomes—driving adoption of Agile mindsets, CI/CD, DevOps practices, and Lean Startup principles.

I’m particularly drawn to modernizing legacy platforms into scalable, containerized cloud solutions, and I continuously explore the intersection of AI and enterprise engineering to unlock intelligent automation and data-driven insights.

Areas of Expertise

• Java / Spring Boot / Microservices
• API Architecture
• Cloud-Native Systems (AWS, OpenShift)
• CI/CD
• DevOps
• Agile & Lean Principles
• Solution Architecture
• Team Leadership
• Fixed Income
• Electronic Trading
• Regulatory Tech

Tech Stack

• Backend: Java, Spring, Python, Node.js
• Frontend: Angular, React, HTML5
• Databases: Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB
• Messaging: Kafka, JMS, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ
• DevOps: Jenkins, Maven, Docker, Harness, ElectricFlow
• Tools: IntelliJ, Eclipse, Autosys
• SCM: Git, SVN
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, OpenShift

Domain Knowledge

• Fixed Income
• Trade Processing
• Electronic Trading
• Bonds (US Treasury, Agency and Municipal Bonds)
• Retirement (US)