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JAYARAM PRASAD

HEAD OF ENGINEERING
Singapore
JAYARAM PRASAD

Summary

Dynamic Enterprise IT Professional with over 16 years of experience specializing in payment gateways, information security, and IAM architecture. Expertise in designing and implementing REST APIs and microservices, supported by a strong background in both public and private cloud environments. Proven track record in developing robust integration architectures that enhance operational efficiency and security. Committed to leveraging technology to drive business success and delivering innovative solutions tailored to evolving industry needs.

Overview

3
Language
3
Certifications
16
years of professional experience

Work History

DBS Bank

Head of Engineering (Regional Customer Onboarding)
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • created central hub for onboarding experiences, streamlining processes for consumer banking customers
  • charged with creating central hub for onboarding experiences for consumer banking customers
  • Guided engineering teams in developing cutting-edge software solutions for improved banking operations.
  • revamped development processes, reducing project delivery timelines and enhancing overall workflow.

DBS Bank

Engineering Lead
02.2022 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Led transition of legacy applications to modern architecture, enabling improved system performance and maintainability.
  • Spearheaded migration initiatives for Taiwan DBS Bank and Citibank, improving service delivery. Directed Project Damselfly focused on HK Cards and IAM migrations for enhanced security. Collaborated with various teams to facilitate smooth transitions during banking system migrations. Established comprehensive project schedules to meet client requirements effectively.
  • Created and optimized secure, scalable solutions for deployment in public and private cloud platforms
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to develop and launch innovative banking solutions, enhancing customer experience and service offerings.
  • Trained junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and increasing team proficiency in engineering practices.

Singtel

Lead Security Architect
06.2020 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Responsible for WAF (Imperva and Akamai) configuration and domain owner for Singtel consumer domains
  • Integrated GovTech systems for Singpass and MyInfo to streamline user authentication processes.
  • APIGEE External and Internal Gateway architecture design for API Platform
  • Multifactor Auth framework for Singtel Consumer applications
  • Push Authentication for Singtel Group
  • Designed architecture for Central e-KYC Platform to enhance secure identity verification for Sintel Group.
  • Designed and implemented secure architecture frameworks for cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Conducted risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to pinpoint security gaps, informing strategic improvements.

OCBC Bank

Engineering Lead
03.2019 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Designed the architecture of the product and liaised with business to conceptualize the product for microservice-based digital transformation.
  • Led key projects including Remote Account Opening (ROAR) for CPFIA, SRS, current and saving account, self-driving finance for customer insights in consumer banking, and open API integration for nationwide finance consolidation
  • Led cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative engineering solutions.
  • Streamlined software development processes, improving project delivery timelines.
  • Mentored junior engineers, enhancing team skill sets and performance metrics.

EmiratesNBD

Principal Engineer
09.2018 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Analyzed, designed, and developed new product features based on business needs.
  • Standardized architecture, code development processes, and the use of technology and tools across teams as part of a digital transformation initiative by the bank.
  • Developed architectural frameworks enhancing system performance and reliability.
  • Developed digital transformation framework enabling the bank to adopt modern application architecture, improving overall system agility and scalability
  • Digital transformation framework to transform the bank to adopt modern application architecture

DBS Bank

Lead Engineer
08.2016 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Collaborated with business team and architects to develop product features aligned with strategic goals
  • Facilitated pitch sessions with fintech and enterprises for onboarding to API platform, enhancing user engagement
  • Maintained adherence to architectural design and guidelines.
  • Design, development, and maintenance of in-house business systems
  • Key projects include Security Framework for Global/Regional payment gateway
  • Payment Gateway for DBS Cards and Internet banking
  • Integrated fintech solutions into existing systems to enhance functionality. and Onboarded new channels to improve API accessibility and user engagement. to new API ecosystem

Deloitte

Consultant Architect
07.2015 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Architected security consultant solutions for developing product features.
  • Analyzed product features for development team
  • Mentored junior developers on application framework, enhancing their understanding and contributing to team productivity
  • Features breakdown for development

Tata Consultancy Services

Senior Systems Engineer
08.2011 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Revamped the product to the Spring 3.0 framework.
  • Delivered projects on time and within budget.
  • Designed and mentored team on project scope, improving clarity and alignment
  • Developed code for various software projects of the project

Education

Gayatri Vidya Parishad (Autonomous)
Vishakhapatnam, India

M.Sc from Computers
01-2011

University Overview

Masters in computers science

Gayathri College of Science & Management
Vishakhapatnam, India

B.Sc from Computers
03-2009

University Overview

Andhra University

Skills

Payment Gateways

IAM

REST

Microservices

Akamai

Certification

Certified Identity and Security Technologist (CIST) Identity Management Institute

Interests

Travel, Explore, Experiments

TRAINING / COURSES

  • Scrum alliance certified scrum master (csm) scrum alliance
  • Certified scrum product owner (cspo) scrum alliance

Timeline

Head of Engineering (Regional Customer Onboarding)

DBS Bank
05.2023 - Current

Engineering Lead

DBS Bank
02.2022 - 02.2023

Lead Security Architect

Singtel
06.2020 - 02.2022

Engineering Lead

OCBC Bank
03.2019 - 09.2020

Principal Engineer

EmiratesNBD
09.2018 - 03.2019

Lead Engineer

DBS Bank
08.2016 - 09.2018

Consultant Architect

Deloitte
07.2015 - 08.2016

Senior Systems Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2011 - 07.2015

Gayatri Vidya Parishad (Autonomous)

M.Sc from Computers

Gayathri College of Science & Management

B.Sc from Computers
JAYARAM PRASADHEAD OF ENGINEERING