Engineering Leader - Cloud-Native & SDLC Expert
Resume:
Ashutosh Agarwal
Wicklow, Ireland
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Professional Summary
Engineering & Technology Leader with 18+ years of experience defining and executing engineering roadmaps for large-scale, cloud-native platforms within global financial services organizations. Proven ability to lead and mentor multiple engineering teams, drive modern engineering practices (CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing), and deliver secure, scalable, and resilient systems. Recognized for strong stakeholder engagement, operational excellence, and the ability to translate business strategy into high-impact technology solutions.
Core Competencies
Engineering Leadership & Strategy
Roadmap Definition & Execution
Cloud-Native & Microservices Architecture
DevOps, CI/CD & Automated Testing
Secure, Scalable & Resilient Systems
End-to-End Software Delivery
Operational Excellence & KPI Management
Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement
Team Mentoring & Talent Development
Agile & SAFe Methodologies
Tools & Technologies
Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Serverless
Architecture: Microservices, API-driven Design, Event-driven Systems
DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, Terraform, Git, Automated Testing Frameworks
Agile & Delivery: Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow
Observability & Security: Splunk, Datadog, IAM (AD, SAML)
Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, AWS RDS
Professional Experience
Senior Technology Manager / Senior Vice President
JPMorgan Chase, Dublin, Ireland
Nov 2021 – Present
Leadership & Strategy
Define and execute the engineering roadmap aligned with enterprise and business objectives, ensuring scalability, resilience, and long-term growth.
Lead and mentor multiple cross-functional engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Champion engineering best practices across the SDLC, including coding standards, architecture governance, and quality assurance.
Technical Excellence
Oversee architecture and design of cloud-native platforms and microservices-based systems.
Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines, DevOps automation, infrastructure as code, and automated testing.
Ensure platforms meet security, performance, and resiliency standards, aligning with enterprise risk and compliance requirements.
Delivery & Operations
Own end-to-end delivery of complex software products, ensuring high quality and on-time delivery across multiple initiatives.
Partner with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders to prioritize backlogs and deliver high-impact solutions.
Define and monitor KPIs and operational metrics, implementing improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and cost optimization.
Stakeholder Engagement
Communicate technical strategy, architectural decisions, delivery status, and risks to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
Build strong partnerships across technology, product, operations, and external vendors to achieve shared organizational objectives.
Senior Technical Business Analyst / Scrum Master
Cognizant Technology Solutions – Client: JPMorgan Chase, Dublin, Ireland
Jun 2019 – Oct 2021
Served as single point of contact across Product, Operations, Risk, and Technology teams to drive delivery of regulatory and strategic platforms.
Planned and executed project deliveries using Agile and SAFe practices, aligning sprint goals with program and business roadmaps.
Managed backlogs, dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Converted business requirements into well defined Jira epics and stories, managing scope and prioritization.
Maintained detailed Confluence documentation covering designs, workflows, test scenarios, and operating models.
Supported end to end SDLC, from MVP delivery through incremental releases, UAT, and production deployment.
Proactively identified delivery risks and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure milestone adherence.
Facilitated Agile ceremonies and mentored team members on Agile best practices.
Senior Technical Business Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions – Client: JPMorgan Chase, Bournemouth, UK
Mar 2015 – May 2019
Led project planning, requirements management, and delivery coordination across front, middle, and back office platforms.
Worked closely with development and testing teams to ensure quality, timely delivery aligned with SDLC standards.
Created and managed project plans, resource allocations, and delivery dashboards in Jira.
Controlled change requests and ensured scope governance throughout the project lifecycle.
Built strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
Senior Associate – Projects (Business Analyst)
Cognizant Technology Solutions, Chennai, India
Feb 2013 – Feb 2015
Supported distributed Agile delivery models, including PI planning and value stream execution.
Coordinated implementation activities across multiple teams and vendors.
Tracked milestones, release schedules, and dependencies to ensure on time delivery.
Supported SIT, UAT, and production go live activities, including post implementation reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) – Computer Science & Engineering
Uttar Pradesh Technical University, India
Additional Information
Citizenship: Irish Passport Holder
Known for being considerate, collaborative, and approachable, while maintaining high standards of delivery and accountability
Confident communicator with strong written and verbal presentation skills
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