Shakil A.
Digital Transformation | Tech Leadership | Agile Product Management |AEM Architect MSA | ex Adobe, HSBC, UBS
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Silverstone, Towcester NN12, UK
Freelance, open to permanent contract
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Recommended by
Rob Webb
NTT DATA UK&I
Head of Business Transformation & Operations - Banking & Financial Markets
Recommended on 19 april 2012
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About me
Intro
A technology leader with over 24 years’ experience of analysing, designing and delivering software solutions. I have worked on all project phases i.e. analysis, design, development, delivery and support. I have managed hybrid, onshore and offshore teams for technical delivery. I have demonstrated the ability to deliver successful projects to tight deadlines whilst taking great pride in my teams and own work. Business Skills: Technical leadership, Product Owner, Business Analysis and Design, Technical Assurance & Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Industry Standards and Compliance. Industries: Travel, Media, Retail, Banking, Telecoms, FMCG
Work experience
Software Engineer
i2c Inc.
Analysis and detailed design of Police Records and Crime Control System. I joined the development team as graduate analyst and quickly moved to a team-leading role.
IT Consultant
Logica
• Collaborated with diverse clients including Dixons, CLS Bank, BT, Bank of Scotland, O2, T-Mobile, and Vodafone to deliver tailored IT consulting solutions. • Analyzed client needs and provided strategic recommendations to enhance IT infrastructure and operations. • Developed and implemented innovative technology solutions, ensuring alignment with client objectives. • Gained extensive experience in project delivery and client relations within a dynamic consulting environment.
Technical Engineer
Mobestar PLC
mDate is mobile dating platform developed by Mobestar. I was responsible for developing and supporting live, staging, and test servers. I worked on ad-hoc change requests, code fixes, and performance tuning issues. Successfully launched white label platform for clients.
Senior Java Consultant
E-Clear (UK) PLC
• Managed Change Requests and new feature developments for the PGS core system, ensuring PCI compliance and successful integration of new acquiring banks and merchants. • Implemented Visa Secure 3D, POS integration, and multiple acquirers to enhance transaction processes. • Collaborated with merchants, acquirers, and banks to streamline credit and debit card transactions.
Senior Consultant
UBS Investment Bank
UBS Neo is a multi-asset platform that delivers an intuitive, scalable, and connected client experience. Serving as a gateway to the full breadth of UBS products and services, it has earned over 35 industry awards and provides access to more than 1.8 million users across Investment Banking, Wealth Management, and Asset Management. https://www.ubs.com/aboutneo
AEM Technical Architect
TravelSupermarket.com
TravelSuperMarket.com is MoneySuperMarket Group’s new initiative to move their various legacy CMS sites to AEM. I worked with non-technical and technical stakeholders to ensure functional and non-functional changes are delivered as expected.
Global Product Owner - Digital Assets
Mondelēz International
Apr 2023 - Present
3 years 7 months
AEM Architect / Lead
HSBC Commercial Banking
Aug 2016 - Present
10 years 3 months
London, UK
AEM Architect
NTT DATA UK
Aug 2016 - Present
10 years 3 months
Adobe
Senior Consultant
Several on-site consulting assignments for enterprise clients across EMEA region i.e., BBC, SEB, European Commission, G+J and IG Group. Assignments included developing solutions, reviewing, responding & resolution of escalating issues, liaising between Adobe support and clients.
Senior Architect
• Owned the end-to-end implementation of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) for diverse clients, ensuring alignment with business objectives. • Led discovery workshops to translate customer needs into actionable AEM architecture and design. • Provided technical leadership throughout customer engagements, enhancing project outcomes and team performance.
Senior Consultant
BBC
Oct 2010 - Jul 2011
10 months
Successfully delivered an end-to-end Adobe solution for BBC based on Adobe LiveCycle ES2, XFA, PDF, Forms. This solution won "Best Use of Workforce Management Software" award for BBC HR.
IT Manager
Online Research Agency
Mar 2000 - Dec 2000
10 months
Joined as Software Engineer and moved to IT management role. • Designed and developed Panel Management System for Online Research Agency. • Analysed and implemented ORA HR & Project Costing System. • Established TCP/IP network infrastructure for seamless company operations.
Software Engineer
SDL International
Mar 1999 - Dec 1999
10 months
Maidenhead SL6, UK
• Localized OEM software for Adobe and Microsoft at SDL International, Maidenhead, UK. • Collaborated with a team to ensure accurate translation and adaptation of software. • Implemented quality assurance measures to guarantee seamless user experience.
Education
University of South Asia
DSE, Diploma in Software Engineering
University of the Punjab
B.Sc., Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
Activities and societies: President - Baig's Physics Society, Vice President - Chemistry Society, Member - Photo Art Club
CSM Institute of Graduate Studies
M.Sc., Computer Science
Activities and societies: CSM Software Society
University of Westminster
M.Sc., Computer Networks & Communications
Activities and societies: Westminster International Students Society
Licenses & certifications
AI & Agility
Issued: Jun 2025
Responsible AI for Managers
Issued: Dec 2024