Akhand Pratap Singh

About Akhand Pratap Singh

Engineering & Agile Delivery Leader | FinTech | AI & Cloud Transformation | SAFe AgilistI am a results-driven Engineering Manager and Agile Delivery Manager with over 11 years of experience in leading high-impact technology programs across Banking, Core Financial Services, and Wealth Management domains.Currently serving as Senior Consultant Specialist & IT Service Owner at HSBC, I drive Agile transformation at scale, leading globally distributed teams to modernize legacy systems using DevSecOps, AI integration, and cloud-native architectures across GCP, Azure, and AWS.As a Certified SAFe® Agilist and Scrum Professional (PSM I, PSPO I), I specialize in orchestrating enterprise-level agile deliveries, mentoring cross-functional teams, and enabling a culture of continuous improvement, DevOps adoption, and value-driven delivery. I’ve successfully turned around red-zone projects through agile realignment, roadmap reprioritization, and proactive stakeholder engagement.I bridge the gap between technology execution and business value, aligning product strategy with sprint-level velocity — delivering faster, smarter, and more securely- Key ExpertiseAgile Delivery Management | Scrum | SAFe | PI PlanningAgile Transformation & Team CoachingProject & Program ManagementCloud Architecture (GCP PCA, Azure, AWS)AI & Automation EnablementDevSecOps | CI/CD | Secure SDLCStakeholder & Client EngagementFinTech | Core Banking | Wealth Management- CertificationsGoogle Cloud Professional Cloud ArchitectMicrosoft Certified: Azure FundamentalsCertified SAFe® AgilistProfessional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I)Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I (PSPO I)Certified Secure Code Warrior – White, Yellow, Orange Belt-I am passionate about leading enterprise-scale agile transformation, building high-performance engineering teams, and delivering technology solutions that transform customer experience and business agility.Let’s connect if you’re looking to drive AI-powered delivery excellence in your next transformation journey.

Experience

1. Senior Consultant Specialist

   HSBC

   Mar 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Project: Leading Customer Data Transformation of International Wealth & Private Banking at HSBCLocation: Pune, India | Global Stakeholders: HK, UK, SG, CIIOMTech Stack: AWS, GitHub, Terraform, Kubernetes, AI Tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot), ServiceNowI lead the development and delivery of a strategic client data capability within a global financial institution’s data transformation function. My focus is on building scalable, sustainable solutions that enhance the accessibility, usability, and governance of client data across the enterprise.Here my roles and responsibilities includes-Product Leadership: Own the product roadmap, translating business needs into actionable priorities that balance regulatory, operational, and strategic goals.End-to-End Delivery: Oversee the full programme lifecycle, from vision and stakeholder engagement to build, implementation, and integration.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with senior leaders, operations, compliance, and technology teams to align objectives and deliver measurable value.Data Governance: Embed strong data stewardship and governance to ensure high-quality, future-ready data assets.Change Management: Lead change and risk management to support successful adoption and operationalization.My day-to-day job includes:Focusing on delivery modules like Customer Consent Management, Relationship Registry, and Continuum Reporting.Managing agile delivery, service ownership, compliance, and cross-border coordination.Integrating DevSecOps and GitOps pipelines with GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Kubernetes.Introducing AI tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) to enhance developer productivity and innovation.Aligning technical outcomes with business KPIs and OKRs.Key Achievements:Improved reporting efficiency by 30% and reduced lead time by 40%.Enhanced cross-country data harmonization, impacting client records.Achieved 98.7% sprint predictability over the last three quarters.

Education

• Uttar Pradesh Technical University

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science & Engineering

  2009 — 2013

• Government Inter College

  High School, Science

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Mysql
• Core Java
• C
• Db2
• Ibm Mainframe
• C++
• Java
• Cics
• Android
• Xhtml
• Vsam
• Cobol
• Jcl
• Sql
• Xml
• Big Data Analytics
• Html
• Mainframe
• C Language
• Angularjs
• Hadoop
• Javascript
• Html 5
• Css3