Pooja Damle

About Pooja Damle

Strategic Technology & Data Leader | BFSI | AI, Data Platforms & Large-Scale TransformationSenior technology leader with 20 years of experience in global investment banking, operating at Executive Director level, driving enterprise data strategy, AI adoption, and large-scale platform transformation across front-to-back trading and lifecycle systems.Proven track record of owning strategy, cost, risk, and end-to-end delivery for complex, revenue-impacting programs, including cloud-native data platforms, data mesh architectures, AI-led initiatives, and mission-critical trading and reporting systems. Extensive experience leading large, globally distributed organizations, balancing business priorities, regulatory rigor, and engineering excellence.Recognized for building high-performing global teams, influencing senior executive stakeholders, and translating ambiguous business problems into scalable, resilient technology outcomes. Trusted partner to business, risk, and product leadership for modernization, efficiency, and sustainable growth.Known for combining engineering depth, execution discipline, and empathetic leadership. Recipient of Distinguished Engineer recognition and multiple firmwide awards for impact on revenue protection, cost optimization, operational resilience, and client trust.Core strengthsEnterprise Data Strategy • AI & Advanced Analytics • Cloud & Data Platforms • Trading & Risk Systems • Regulatory & Client Reporting • Large-Scale Transformation • Global People Leadership • Cost & Delivery Ownership

Experience

1. Crew Technical Lead Ai Champion Risk & Deal Stores (Rates & Credit Solutions)

   UBS

   Sep 2024 — Present

   Lead the Delivery team for Deal stores, supporting trade capture, lifecycle management, risk and finance reporting, and regulatory reporting. Ensure seamless operations, delivery excellence, and strict adherence to non-functional and compliance standards. Oversee technology risk management, operational resilience, and automation initiatives to drive performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.2. Serve as India Stream Lead, overseeing people management, talent growth, and team development. Actively contribute to the India Management Team for Investment Banking, driving strategic initiatives, workforce planning, and operational excellence across the stream.3. Recognized as a Distinguished Engineer and AI Champion, driving AI adoption across the firm. Support the organization in building AI capabilities and workforce readiness, shaping AI strategy, governance, and best practices, and enabling teams to effectively integrate AI into business processes.4. Lead the Future Skills – Data Literacy initiative, empowering underprivileged communities by building data awareness and foundational AI skills, contributing to social impact and inclusive skill development.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Post Graduation Program, Data Science & Business Analytics

• Nagpur University

  BE, Computer Technology

  2001 — 2005

• Indian School of Business

  Executive Course, Leadership with AI

Skills

• Etl
• Data Architects
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Data Migration
• Java
• Sql Tuning
• Ssis
• Requirements Gathering
• Databases
• Data Modeling
• Data Warehousing
• Data Analysis
• Query Optimization
• Crystal Reports
• Database Design
• Autosys
• Sybase
• Db2
• Program Implementation
• Informatica
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Pl/Sql
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis