Ruban D.
Senior Release Manager @CIBC
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Release Manager @CIBC
Toronto, ON, CA
EAML Tech (-) is a specialized technology function within CIBC dedicated to supporting the bank’s enterprise-wide anti-money laundering (AML) initiatives. The team is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining technology solutions that enable effective detection, monitoring, and reporting of suspicious activities, in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk management standards.• Led end-to-end data release management for enterprise AML programs, ensuring secure, compliant, and timely delivery of critical data assets.• Directed large-scale AML projects and program delivery, managing multiple release streams, timelines, and dependencies.• Owned release planning and deployment of AML data pipelines and regulatory reporting systems across environments.• Ensured regulatory compliance (KYC, AML, sanctions) by aligning releases with audit, risk, and governance frameworks.• Managed program financials, including budgeting, cost optimization, and resource allocation to maximize ROI.• Led and mentored cross-functional teams (Data Engineering, QA, Compliance), driving high performance and delivery excellence.• Partnered with senior leadership and executives to provide status reporting, risk insights, and strategic direction for AML initiatives.• Oversaw data quality, validation, and reconciliation, ensuring integrity and accuracy of AML datasets.• Governed UAT, SIT, and defect triage, ensuring high-quality, risk-mitigated releases.• Established release governance and change management frameworks, including version control, audit trails, and rollback strategies.• Drove automation and process improvements in data pipelines, reducing operational risk and improving release efficiency.• Supported regulatory audits and reporting, ensuring full traceability, compliance, and documentation readiness.
EDUCATION
Dalhousie University
Master of Engineering - M.Eng, Internetworking
University of Madras
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management and Services
Anna University Chennai
Bachelor of Technology - B.Tech, Information Technology
ABOUT RUBAN D.
Program Delivery & Release Manager with 15+ years of experience leading enterprise release management, program delivery, and project execution across complex environments. Proven in driving end-to-end release strategies, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless delivery through Agile and DevOps practices. Expertise in program governance, stakeholder management, budget planning & forecasting, and vendor coordination, with strong experience across Banking(FinTech), POS, and digital platforms. Adept at managing large-scale transformations, environment migrations, and multi-stream releases while maintaining timelines, financial accountability, and delivering measurable business value through continuous
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