Anil Kulkarni

Providing management consulting and AI enabled product development transformations for SMEs in UAE region Pioneered AI-accelerated product delivery by launching 3 full-stack digital platforms in 1 week each, compressing typical 12-week delivery cycles into 7 days using AI code generation tools (Lovable, Kilo Code, Cline, Opensource, Codex)

Providing technology consulting and digital transformation services to SMEs and charitable organisations. * Partnered with SMEs to implement e-commerce solutions, improving client sales by 35% within three months * Supported digital transformation for a charity organisation by redesigning operational models, enabling savings of 16 hours/week in manual processes * Implemented end-to-end online payment solutions using Stripe, improving transaction success rates by 35% Skills: Digital Transformation · E-commerce · AI Tools · Payment Systems Integration · Stakeholder Engagement

Led Agile transformation and programme delivery across UCL's technology function, managing a £25M portfolio. * Orchestrated £25M programme portfolio from inception to completion, establishing clear scope and deliverables aligned to strategic objectives * Led and mentored Agile Delivery Managers across 8 portfolios, ensuring initiatives aligned with organisational strategy and delivered measurable business value * Achieved 40% improvement in team velocity and 25% reduction in defect rates by deploying Value, Flow, and Quality principles across 60+ practitioners * Managed the transition from project to product thinking, redesigning funding approaches, governance structures, and organisational design * Improved stakeholder satisfaction from 6.2 to 8.7/10 through data-driven sprint metrics and continuous improvement practices * Created project roadmaps and migration playbooks to align stakeholders and track benefits realisation Skills: Programme Management · Portfolio Management · Agile Transformation · Stakeholder Management · Governance · DevOps · Jira Administration

Managed Agile delivery for the bank's digital transformation programme within Core Banking Platform. * Agile Delivery Manager for 3 squads delivering features for the bank's new mobile app, increasing velocity by 20% over sprints * Achieved 40% reduction in defects through focus on CI/CD and quality practices Implemented SAFe framework practices within Core Banking modernisation programme, improving delivery predictability by 35% * Facilitated collaboration across 15 teams within the CBP programme, leading PI Planning and aligning Epics and Features * Delivered card payments, recurring payments, and real-time transaction alerts features while navigating complex regulatory landscapes (FCA, PRA, Basel III, GDPR) * Upskilled 60+ team members through targeted training in Agile methodologies, DevOps, and Design Thinking * Reduced sprint planning time by 30% through implementing JIRA workflows aligned with banking governance frameworks Skills: Financial Services · SAFe · Regulatory Compliance · Mobile Banking · Agile Coaching · Scaled Agile Delivery

Led cross-functional development teams for Core Banking Programme initiatives. * Increased team productivity by 25% and improved code quality through implementing Agile methodologies across multiple time zones * Reduced deployment lead time by 70% through CI/CD pipeline automation Led development of distributed systems using JMS and MQ for reliable message processing, ensuring data integrity across integration points * Established technical coaching programmes fostering continuous learning and excellence in software engineering practices * Mentored junior and senior developers in Java best practices, software architecture principles, and Agile delivery techniques Skills: Core Banking · Distributed Systems · CI/CD · Technical Coaching · Cross-Functional Team Leadership

🚀 Agile Visionary: As a Scrum Master for a seven-member team, I spearheaded the development of a new Immigration Platform, meticulously adhering to Government Digital Standards (GDS). 💡 🎯 Ceremony Maestro: I facilitated all Scrum ceremonies, showcasing proficiency in various retrospective and facilitation techniques, Agile games, and Burn-up/Down methods. 🌟 📊 Metrics Navigator: I closely monitored team metrics, including Velocity, burn-down, and Sprint Reports. My commitment to continuous learning led me to actively participate in Agile-focused Meetup groups and stay current with technologies like Java 8, Hadoop, Jira, Jenkins, and Confluence. 🙌🏼

🚀 Agile Pathfinder: Led a team of 11 members as Scrum Master, orchestrating the successful delivery of MVP features for a new Digital Service on the Gov.uk portal, specifically focused on Business Tax. 🌟 🌐 GDS Guru: Demonstrated expertise across Govt. Digital Standards (GDS) life cycle phases and “Digital by Default – Service Standards.” I facilitated all Scrum ceremonies and coached teams in Agile practices. 💡 📊 Metrics Maestro: Effectively reported and meticulously monitored team metrics using Jira Agile and Confluence. My streamlined Sprint reporting techniques garnered appreciation from senior management. Additionally, I actively contributed to the organisation-wide Scrum Master Community of Practice. 🙌🏼

🌟 Ceremony Maestro: I facilitated all Scrum ceremonies, ensuring effective collaboration in daily stand-ups, Release & Sprint planning, Demos, and Sprint Retrospectives. 🚀 🤝 Backlog Refinement Navigator: Collaborating closely with the Product Owner and the team, I led regular Backlog Refinement sessions, meticulously maintaining the “Definition of Ready” for user stories. 💡 🏋️‍♂️ Agile Process Coach: As an Agile process coach for an 8-member development team, I focused on story estimation, team collaboration, continuous improvement, and self-organisation. 🙌🏼 📈 Velocity Virtuoso: Guiding the team to maintain a consistent and sustainable pace, we achieved around 30 story points per sprint. I also effectively communicated impediments to external parties, ensuring swift resolution. 🌐

🌐 Data Architect Extraordinaire: Analyzed existing data structures, contributing to the development of logical and physical data models. Provided conceptual technical solutions, bridging the gap between vision and implementation. 🚀 Business Accelerator: Facilitated specification and prioritized requirements, ensuring swift business delivery. Managed end-to-end delivery of sub-work streams, orchestrating solutions workshops for seamless collaboration. 📝 Documentation Maven: Produced comprehensive solution and technical documentation, meticulously managing the acceptance/sign-off process. Served as a subject matter expert for development and test teams throughout the entire project lifecycle.

🚀 Innovative Order Management System: I designed and developed an Order Management System for the Proprietary desk within the Equity Derivatives group at J. P. Morgan Chase. Leveraging Core Java, Spring, iBatis, FIX Protocol, Tibco RV, and Sybase, I orchestrated a robust solution. 🌟 📞 Client Alignment Champion: I communicated with clients daily, ensuring clear and timely feedback. Our collaboration was instrumental in maintaining alignment throughout the project. 🙌🏼 🛠️ Full Life Cycle Steward: Responsible for the complete life cycle development of the product, I navigated from analysis and design to testing and deployment. 🎯 ⏰ On-Time Delivery Dynamo: I successfully delivered Phase 1 of the project as scheduled, demonstrating unwavering commitment to project milestones. 🚀

🚀 Order Management System Architect: As a Core Java developer, I designed and developed an Order Management System for various desks within the Equity Derivatives group. Leveraging my expertise, I integrated the developed product with various internal systems using the FIX protocol. 🌐 Scrum Master Extraordinaire: I served as the Scrum Master for the development team, ensuring adherence to the Scrum framework. My role involved facilitating collaboration, coaching the team, and removing roadblocks to enhance productivity.

🚀 Release Management Dynamo: As the Release Manager and Tech Lead, I orchestrated two major software releases for key clients. My responsibilities included managing code branches, development/QA schedules, and offshore teams, ensuring timely and quality delivery. 🌟 🛠️ Innovative Solution Architect: I actively participated in the design and development of a white-labeled Fixed Income Book Building software for major investment banks. Leveraging advanced Java/J2EE technologies and application servers like Weblogic, JBoss, and Websphere, I crafted robust solutions. Our databases spanned Oracle, Sybase, and SQL Server. 🎯 🌐 Client-Focused Facilitator: In a client-facing role, I excelled at requirements gathering and issue resolution. Leveraging Agile development practices and the SCRUM methodology, I ensured seamless collaboration. 💡 🙌🏼 Team Mentor Extraordinaire: Annually, I appraised and mentored a diverse team of 8 developers (3 onsite, 5 offshore), fostering growth and excellence. 🚀

🚀 Tech Leadership Navigator: As the team lead for a dynamic group of 5 developers, I adeptly determined technology solutions based on client requirements and maintained regular communication with them. 🌟 🌐 Web Transformation Catalyst: I actively contributed to the revamp of the TravelMail Website and the Financial Times DRM Website. My toolkit included Java, Spring, Hibernate, WebLogic, and Oracle Databases, all orchestrated within the Agile framework. 🎯 🛒 E-Commerce Visionary: I developed a cutting-edge e-commerce website for Virgin Mobile. Leveraging Core Java, Spring, Hibernate, Oracle 9i, and J2EE Technologies, I embraced the Agile – SCRUM methodology and championed Test-Driven Development (TDD). 🙌🏼

🚀 Development Dynamo: As the team lead for 3 developers, I orchestrated the development of a cutting-edge e-commerce website for Airmiles. Leveraging Core Java and J2EE Technologies, along with Apache Cocoon, Oracle, and WebServices, we crafted a robust solution deployed on Unix machines. 🌟 📝 Code Quality Guardian: I meticulously carried out code reviews based on project guidelines, ensuring top-notch quality and adherence to best practices. 🎯 🧪 Testing Trailblazer: I actively participated in testing the applications we developed, ensuring they met the highest standards of functionality and reliability. 🙌🏼

🚀 Travelex, UK: Developed Server Side Java Programs to generate reports for financial data. Carried out application design using UML. Leveraged the STRUTS framework for the application architecture. Developed Entity Beans using Bean Managed Persistence and Session Beans. Responsible for building Java programs using ANT script and subsequent deployment on dev/test servers. 🌐 TUI – Lunn Poly, UK: Designed and developed client-side code using HTML, JSP, CSS, and Javascript. Created server-side code using J2EE Technologies. Utilized iPlanet as the web server and Weblogic 6.0 as the Application Server. Actively participated in a client-facing role for requirement gathering. Led a team of 4 developers in developing and testing the system within a given time scale. 🛠️ Egg Plc, UK: Designed the system using UML, including Test Cases and Class Diagrams. Developed a Java Test harness to act as a Third Party Administrator in the Funds business. Created and tested a module called “Splitter”, which uses EDI to communicate with external systems acting as Third Party Administrators (TPA) for the Funds business. 📊 Prudential Plc, UK: Provided second-line support for the Java application. Regularly tested the overall system to carry out health checks.

🚀 Global Project Maven: Successfully delivered 3 major projects for overseas clients, focusing on J2EE and Java Server-side Development. Leveraged technologies such as Servlets, JSP, and EJB within the Weblogic 5.1 framework. 🌐 Database Explorer: Gained hands-on experience with various RDBMS systems, including MS SQL Server 6.5, Informix Dynamic Server, Oracle 7.3, and Coldfusion - CFML.