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Senior DevOps & Strategic Operations Leader

Head of DevOps & Chief of Staff

Asia Pacific

Description

This executive is a seasoned technology leader specializing in DevOps, program management, and strategic operations within the banking, payments, and fintech industries. Combining robust project portfolio experience with operational leadership, the professional excels in agile delivery, multi-vendor IT environment optimization, and cross-border vendor coordination. Their extensive background spans multinational corporations and fintech startups, uniquely bridging legacy infrastructure with innovative technology solutions.

Key Roles

  • •Leads DevOps and strategic operations, mentoring executive and engineering teams in fast-paced environments
  • •Previously guided fintech product development and strategic partnerships to prepare market-readiness for listing
  • •Managed a substantial global IT outsourcing budget at a major payment technology company
  • •Directed critical front office trading system transformations across multiple Asian markets
  • •Pioneered offshore team setup and vendor governance in multinational banking and fintech organizations

Meet Me

I am a technology leader with decades of experience designing and executing technology delivery and operational strategies, primarily in banking and fintech sectors. Passionate about fostering agile, collaborative teams and enabling transformative business change through effective DevOps and strategic outsourcing. I enjoy mentoring teams to excel and thrive in complex, cross-border settings where technology and people unite to drive impact.

Personas

Strategic DevOps Leader

  • •Leads agile DevOps and operations teams to ensure seamless infrastructure reliability and product delivery
  • •Coordinates cross-functional, local and offshore teams balancing quality, speed, and cost efficiency
  • •Advises executive leadership on product strategy and enabling technology capabilities

Superpowers

Superpowers not available

Sweet Spot

This leader’s unique combination of deep banking domain knowledge, technology delivery expertise, and strategic governance equips them to drive large-scale digital transformation and DevOps operations. They thrive in complex stakeholder landscapes with distributed teams, harmonizing legacy systems and modern technology to deliver measurable business value and operational resilience.

Functional Skills

Technology Leadership & Delivery
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Agile and SDLC Management- Leads DevOps and product teams using agile tools and methodologies to achieve timely releases and continuous improvement.
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Cross-functional Team Building- Builds and mentors high-performing local and offshore technology teams aligned with business and product goals.
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Technical Advisory & Strategy- Provides executive-level guidance on platform architecture, security, and technology suitability.
Programme & Vendor Management
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Project Portfolio Oversight- Manages complex portfolios involving infrastructure, security, and software development projects.
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Global Vendor Sourcing and Management- Directs multi-vendor outsourcing contracts across diverse jurisdictions, managing substantial budgets.
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Stakeholder & Governance Execution- Collaborates with senior business and technology stakeholders to align delivery with corporate goals and compliance requirements.
Business & Digital Transformation
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Business Process Optimization- Redesigned talent sourcing and introduced new product development models to improve cost efficiency and innovation.
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Payments and Trading Systems- Led transformational programs including front office FX and money market trading system implementations in Asia.
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Change Management & Mentorship- Mentors executives and agile teams through transitions, fostering cultures of continuous improvement and collaboration.

User Manual

This professional operates best within environments that balance structured governance with agile execution. Clear objectives, outcome-focused communication, and collaborative leadership unlock maximum impact. Ownership of technology delivery combined with open multi-stakeholder dialogue and mentorship opportunities enhances effectiveness.

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Education

  • •Undergraduate studies in physics and astrophysics at a leading UK university
  • •Completed secondary education at a prominent UK independent school

Focus Areas

DevOps LeadershipAgile Delivery & SDLCIT Outsourcing & Vendor ManagementProgramme & Project Portfolio ManagementBusiness & Digital TransformationCross-border Team DevelopmentStrategic Technology Advisory

Industries

BankingFintechPaymentsTechnologyFinancial Services

Geographical Coverage

Asia PacificGlobalIndiaPhilippinesSingapore

Stage

EnterpriseGrowthScale-upDigital Transformation

Personal Interests

Multilingual CommunicationTechnology InnovationMentorshipProcess OptimizationCross-cultural Collaboration

Certifications

Certified Senior IT Programme ManagerData Protection and Privacy Accreditation