Portfolio

Enabling Credit Card Statements via Open Banking APIs

Overview

This project aimed to empower users to access their credit card statements through a third-party application by leveraging Open Banking APIs. The initiative was critical to enhancing customer convenience and aligning with the bank’s digital transformation goals.

Project Details

Project Duration: 6 months
Team Size: 10 members
Methodology: Agile (Scrum)

My Role as Project Manager

As the Project Manager, I played a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution and timely delivery of this project. My responsibilities included:

Schedule Management: Developed and tracked a detailed project timeline to ensure milestones were met within the three-month timeframe.
Risk Management: Proactively identified potential risks, devised mitigation strategies, and implemented them to avoid delays or quality issues.
Cross-Functional Management: Collaborated with developers, testers, backend system specialists, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and alignment.
Escalation Management: Addressed and resolved critical challenges promptly to keep the project on track.
Leadership: Guided the team with clear goals, fostered collaboration, and maintained morale.
Agile and Scrum Practices: Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to optimize efficiency and ensure continuous delivery.

Challenges and Solutions

Challenge: Integrating APIs with legacy backend systems posed technical complexities.
Solution: Coordinated closely with backend specialists and conducted regular testing to resolve integration issues promptly.
Challenge: Tight deadlines with high stakeholder expectations.
Solution: Maintained transparent communication with stakeholders, ensuring their priorities were aligned with deliverables.
Challenge: Scope creep due to evolving stakeholder requirements during the project lifecycle.
Solution: Implemented robust scope management practices, including a change control process, to evaluate and prioritize new requests without compromising project timelines or quality.

Results

Delivered the project successfully within budget and on schedule.
Ensured a seamless and user-friendly API connection for the third-party application.
Achieved stakeholder satisfaction with smooth implementation and no significant post-launch issues.

Tools and Technologies

Project Management Tools: JIRA, Confluence
Collaboration: Regular cross-team sync-ups and sprint reviews

API Tech Stack Upgrade and Cloud Migration

Overview

This project focused on upgrading the existing API technology stack and migrating the APIs from an on-premises setup to a cloud-hosted environment. The objective was to enhance scalability, performance, and reliability, aligning with the organization’s digital transformation strategy.

Project Details

Project Duration: 1 year
Team Size: 15 members
Delivery Model: Iterative Approach

My Role as Project Manager

As the Project Manager, I played a central role in planning, coordinating, and executing this technically complex project. My responsibilities included:

Schedule Management: Devised a detailed timeline and monitored progress throughout the iterative delivery cycles.
Risk Management: Identified potential risks, especially related to cloud migration and technology upgrades, and implemented effective mitigation strategies.
Cross-Functional Management: Coordinated efforts across developers, cloud architects, and testing teams to ensure cohesive delivery.
Escalation Management: Proactively addressed and resolved critical roadblocks to maintain project momentum.
Leadership: Led and motivated a team of 15 members, fostering collaboration and maintaining high morale.
Agile and Scrum Practices: Conducted sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups to drive iterative delivery and continuous improvement.
Cost Management: Managed the $800,000 project budget effectively, ensuring financial resources were utilized optimally.
Technical Upgradation Management: Oversaw the seamless transition to a new tech stack and migration to the cloud environment, ensuring minimal disruption.

Challenges and Solutions

Challenge: Managing technical complexities during the migration of APIs to the cloud.
Solution: Worked closely with cloud architects to design and test robust migration workflows, minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.
Challenge: Balancing iterative delivery cycles with evolving business requirements.
Solution: Maintained flexibility in sprint planning and collaborated closely with stakeholders to align priorities with technical feasibility.

Results

Successfully delivered the project within budget and on time using an iterative approach.
Upgraded APIs to a modern tech stack, significantly enhancing performance and maintainability.
Completed the seamless migration of APIs to the cloud, improving scalability and reducing infrastructure costs.
Achieved high stakeholder satisfaction and laid the groundwork for future cloud-based innovations.

Tools and Technologies

Project Management Tools: JIRA, Confluence
Collaboration: Regular stakeholder alignment sessions and sprint reviews

API Performance Optimization and Regulatory Compliance

Overview

This project focused on resolving performance issues in APIs that were critical for meeting a regulatory KPI. Non-compliance with this KPI could result in significant regulatory penalties, making the project’s success imperative. The objective was to identify and address performance bottlenecks, implement necessary solutions, and ensure adherence to the performance SLA mandated by the regulatory body.

Project Details

Team Size: 10 members
Project Duration: 1 year
Delivery Model: Iterative and Incremental Approach
Project Type: Explore and Implement

My Role as Project Manager

As the Project Manager, I led the initiative to identify and resolve API performance issues while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. My responsibilities included:

Stakeholder Management: Maintained regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on progress and aligning priorities.
Schedule Management: Created and tracked detailed timelines to ensure timely delivery of performance improvements.
Risk Management: Proactively identified risks, especially related to regulatory compliance, and developed effective mitigation strategies.
Cross-Functional Management: Coordinated with monitoring specialists, developers, and system architects to achieve project objectives.
Escalation Management: Addressed critical challenges promptly to avoid project delays.
Leadership: Guided the team with a clear vision and fostered collaboration across departments.
Agile and Scrum Practices: Conducted sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups to drive incremental improvements.
Monitoring Tools:
- Set up and configured tools like Splunk and AppDynamics to monitor API performance and system health.
- Integrated these tools with backend systems to capture real-time data.
- Designed and developed detailed dashboards to provide actionable insights to the team and stakeholders.
- Generated comprehensive performance reports to track progress and ensure regulatory compliance.
Dashboard Creation and Reporting: Delivered intuitive dashboards for real-time performance monitoring and compiled detailed reports tailored to both stakeholders and regulatory requirements.
Architecture Design Changes: Directed modifications to the API architecture to address performance bottlenecks effectively.

Challenges and Solutions

Challenge: Identifying root causes of performance issues in complex API workflows.
Solution: Implemented and utilized monitoring tools such as Splunk and AppDynamics, enabling precise diagnostics through real-time data integration, detailed dashboards, and system reports.
Challenge: Ensuring timely implementation of performance improvements to meet strict regulatory deadlines.
Solution: Used an iterative and incremental delivery model to roll out fixes in manageable phases, ensuring quick wins and steady progress.

Results

Successfully delivered the project within the stipulated timeframe.
Resolved all critical API performance issues, ensuring compliance with the regulatory KPI and avoiding penalties.
Set up and operationalized advanced monitoring systems, providing continuous performance tracking and immediate issue detection.
Enhanced transparency by delivering real-time dashboards and detailed reports to stakeholders, improving decision-making and trust.
Implemented architecture changes that enhanced the scalability and reliability of APIs.

Tools and Technologies

Monitoring Tools: Splunk, AppDynamics (Setup, Integration, Dashboards, and Reporting)
Project Management Tools: JIRA, Confluence
Collaboration: Cross-functional team syncs and stakeholder review meetings

Enabling International Payments via Third-Party Applications

Overview

This project aimed to enable international payments for users through third-party applications (fintechs) by developing a new API stack for the Open Banking layer. The solution required seamless integration with the core banking APIs to respond to user requests efficiently and securely, enhancing the customer experience and expanding the bank’s digital offerings.

Project Details

Team Size: 15 members
Project Duration: 4 months
Delivery Model: Iterative Approach

My Role as Project Manager

As the Project Manager, I played a pivotal role in orchestrating this technically complex project, ensuring its successful delivery. My responsibilities included:

Stakeholder Management: Ensured adherence to regulatory documentation and requirements, aligning the development process with compliance standards. Coordinated with internal compliance teams to ensure timely reviews and approvals.
Schedule Management: Developed a detailed project schedule and ensured adherence to timelines for iterative deliveries.
Risk Management: Identified potential risks related to API integration and data security, implementing proactive measures to address them.
Cross-Functional Team Management: Coordinated efforts between development teams, testers, and system architects to ensure seamless integration across layers.
Escalation Management: Acted swiftly to resolve critical issues and maintain project momentum.
Leadership: Fostered a collaborative team environment, driving focus on shared objectives and efficient execution.
Agile and Scrum Practices: Conducted daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives to ensure steady progress and iterative improvement.

Challenges and Solutions

Challenge: Ensuring seamless integration between the new Open Banking API stack and the bank’s core APIs.
Solution: Established a rigorous testing and validation process during sprints, with regular checkpoints to address integration issues early.
Challenge: Navigating complex regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
Solution: Worked closely with compliance teams to interpret and implement regulatory documentation, embedding these requirements into the API design and testing phases.

Results

Successfully delivered the project within four months using an iterative approach.
Developed a robust and scalable API stack for the Open Banking layer, enabling seamless international payments through third-party applications.
Ensured full compliance with regulatory requirements, avoiding potential penalties and ensuring operational legitimacy.
Enhanced the user experience by providing secure and efficient payment processing.

Tools and Technologies

Project Management Tools: JIRA, Confluence
Development: Open Banking APIs, Core Bank API Integration
Collaboration: Internal compliance team alignment and iterative review sessions

Migration from Centralized to Decentralized Version Control System

Overview

This project aimed to modernize the code versioning system by migrating from a centralized system (SVN) to a decentralized version control system (Git). The migration was essential to enhance versioning capabilities, improve team collaboration, and align with industry best practices. The project required a comprehensive migration strategy, roadmap creation, and seamless execution to ensure no disruption to production environments.

Project Details

Team Size: 5 members
Project Duration: 6 weeks
Delivery Model: Iterative and Incremental Approach
Project Type: Explore and Implement

My Role as Project Manager

As the Project Manager, I was responsible for leading the migration initiative from planning through execution. My key contributions included:

Project Strategy: Designed a step-by-step strategy for the migration, including a detailed assessment of the existing codebase and the development of processes to facilitate the transition.
Project Management: Oversaw the end-to-end execution of the migration, ensuring smooth coordination between team members and maintaining alignment with project objectives.
Risk Management: Identified and mitigated risks related to data integrity, compatibility, and team adoption of the new system.
Stakeholder Management: Maintained clear and consistent communication with stakeholders to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Schedule Management: Developed and adhered to a roadmap with clearly defined milestones, ensuring on-time delivery within the six-week timeframe.
Leadership: Guided the team through the migration process, fostering collaboration and supporting skill development in the use of Git.

Challenges and Solutions

Challenge: Ensuring no loss of data integrity during the migration process.
Solution: Implemented rigorous pre-migration testing and conducted multiple trial runs to validate the migration strategy.
Challenge: Adapting the team’s workflows to Git and ensuring a smooth adoption.
Solution: Organized training sessions for team members and provided hands-on support during the transition to enhance their confidence and proficiency in Git.

Results

Successfully migrated the entire project codebase from SVN to Git within the stipulated six-week timeline.
Delivered a robust and scalable decentralized version control system, improving team collaboration and versioning efficiency.
Ensured zero data loss and minimal disruptions during the migration process.
Empowered team members with training and documentation, ensuring a smooth transition and adoption of the new system.

Tools and Technologies

Version Control Systems: SVN (source system), Git (target system)
Project Management Tools: JIRA, Confluence
Collaboration: Team training sessions and migration workshops

DevOps Pipeline Implementation for Automated Deployments

Overview

This project aimed to transition from manual deployments to automated deployments by implementing robust DevOps pipelines. The initiative required procuring infrastructure, setting up the hosting environment, and enabling continuous integration and builds to enhance deployment efficiency and reliability.

Project Details

Team Size: 3 members
Project Duration: 3 months
Delivery Model: Iterative and Incremental Approach
Project Type: Explore and Implement

My Role as Project Manager

As the Project Manager, I led the project to design and implement automated DevOps pipelines. My primary contributions included:

Project Strategy: Designed a comprehensive plan to procure infrastructure, set up the required environment, and transition to automated deployment pipelines.
Project Management: Managed the end-to-end execution of the project, ensuring all phases were delivered on time and aligned with objectives.
Risk Management: Anticipated and mitigated risks related to infrastructure procurement, system integration, and team adoption of new deployment processes.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborated with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and align the project outcomes with organizational goals.
Schedule Management: Defined a detailed roadmap with milestones and tracked progress to ensure timely delivery.
Leadership: Guided the team through the process, fostering collaboration and promoting the adoption of DevOps best practices.

Challenges and Solutions

Challenge: Procuring infrastructure and ensuring compatibility with the existing systems.
Solution: Conducted a thorough assessment of infrastructure requirements and collaborated with IT teams to expedite procurement and setup.
Challenge: Transitioning the team from manual to automated deployment workflows.
Solution: Provided targeted training and documentation to team members, ensuring they were equipped to leverage the new pipelines effectively.

Results

Successfully delivered the project within the three-month timeline using an iterative approach.
Set up automated DevOps pipelines, significantly reducing deployment times and minimizing manual errors.
Enabled continuous integration and builds, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of deployment processes.
Improved team productivity and scalability by promoting best practices in DevOps.

Tools and Technologies

DevOps Tools: Jenkins, GitLab, CI/CD
Infrastructure: Cloud-based hosting environment setup and configuration
Project Management Tools: JIRA, Confluence