Prasoon Srivastava
Technical Project Manager
Punggol
Summary
Accomplished technical project manager with 19 years of experience leading engineering teams, delivering complex software and hardware projects, and managing full project lifecycles in fast-paced trading environments. Skilled at coordinating cross-functional teams, driving innovation, and improving processes for high-frequency trading systems. Strong technical background with extensive experience collaborating closely with engineering teams to build and optimize low-latency trading infrastructure.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Core Engineering Manager - TPM APAC & China
Tower Research Capital
01.2024 - Current
- Managing a team of Project Managers working on APAC & China projects and ensuring successful project delivery
- Partnered with engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions for low-latency trading across APAC markets
- Developed and maintained detailed project plans, using tools such as Jira, ensuring seamless project execution
- Led projects involving FPGA-based solutions and infrastructure upgrades for multiple exchanges
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project goals, manage dependencies, and deliver high-quality solutions within tight timelines
- Drove strategic initiatives, delivering new features, and addressing process improvements to enhance trading capabilities
- Streamlined communication between departments by establishing regular meetings, improving collaboration on complex projects
Senior Project Manager - TPM APAC & China
Tower Research Capital
04.2019 - 12.2023
- Managed end-to-end software and hardware development projects, aligning engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver enhancements for high-frequency trading systems.
- Identified and addressed project gaps, ensuring on-time delivery by coordinating between multiple teams. - Delivered key rollouts for APAC exchange. Some recent examples being Thailand exchange upgrade for both SET/TFEX trading (Go live 2023), CBOE AU and Japan upgrades and internal Hardware trading rollouts
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
Vice President, PM/BA – F&O Technology
JP Morgan Chase (Investment Bank)
10.2015 - 04.2019
- Led the global migration of the legacy Futures & Options platform to a new trading solution, driving technical project across multiple regions.
- Engaged with business stakeholders to gather requirements, assess system impacts, and manage delivery schedules.
- Successfully coordinated with engineering and vendor teams to deliver exchange enhancements for major ASPAC markets like ASX24 and SGX, with no production issues.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
Assistant Vice President, Equities Technology
Barclays Capital (Investment Bank)
03.2009 - 10.2015
- Delivered software development and testing projects for front and middle office applications, ensuring that project deliverables aligned with business objectives.
- Managed competing priorities in high-pressure environment, aligning cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.
- Spearheaded rollout of consolidated trading platform across APAC markets, improving system efficiency and user experience.
Senior Member, Technology
D.E Shaw & Co (Hedge Fund)
06.2007 - 02.2009
- Led testing and quality assurance for hedge fund reconciliation applications, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in trading operations.
- Was promoted to Senior Member Technology within one year of joining the firm based on performance demonstrated
Associate Consultant – Morgan Stanley Account
Capgemini
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Worked for Client Morgan Stanley as part of Fund Services team at Kanbay (later acquired by Capgemini)
- Managed testing and manual validation of prime brokerage applications, contributing to smooth operation of Morgan Stanley's fund services.
- Delivered high-quality presentations showcasing key findings and recommendations to both internal stakeholders and clients
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology
India 09.2001 - 07.2005
Skills
- Project Management tools and Methodologies: Extensive experience delivering technical projects using tools such as Confluence, Jira and Google suite of products
- Technical understanding : Good understanding of trading systems and exchange protocols (ITCH, OUCH), FPGA-based solutions, and infrastructure upgrades
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to partner with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to drive project delivery
- Risk & Dependency Management: Expertise in identifying project dependencies, managing competing priorities, and mitigating risks
- Process Improvement: Strategic thinker with a focus on enhancing workflows and streamlining project delivery
Certification
CMFAS M1A - Rules & Regulations for Dealing in Securities (SGX-ST Members)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Core Engineering Manager - TPM APAC & China
Tower Research Capital
01.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager - TPM APAC & China
Tower Research Capital
04.2019 - 12.2023
Vice President, PM/BA – F&O Technology
JP Morgan Chase (Investment Bank)
10.2015 - 04.2019
Assistant Vice President, Equities Technology
Barclays Capital (Investment Bank)
03.2009 - 10.2015
Senior Member, Technology
D.E Shaw & Co (Hedge Fund)
06.2007 - 02.2009
Associate Consultant – Morgan Stanley Account
Capgemini
08.2005 - 05.2007
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology
09.2001 - 07.2005
CMFAS M1A - Rules & Regulations for Dealing in Securities (SGX-ST Members)
Financial Markets – Yale University
National Stock Exchange of India - Capital & Derivatives Markets
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