Naveen Kumar Rajendran
Senior Software Engineer
London,ENG
Summary
Accomplished Associate Director of Technology at UBS, I spearheaded cross-functional teams, achieving significant operational efficiencies and cost reductions. Expert in Big Data and strategic leadership, I enhanced project delivery and fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, mentoring teams for peak performance. Hardworking Associate Director knowledgeable about business practices in Banking industry. Adept at supporting and enhancing operations with a decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision making. Highly organised and self-motivated professional experienced in project management, team development and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about driving business growth and creating positive work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Associate Director of Technology
UBS
City Of London, City of London
07.2022 - Current
- Led teams of up to 20+ personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures in various departments.
- Oversaw annual budget planning processes, ensuring financial goals were met while maintaining optimal resource allocation across departments.
- Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
- Improved overall team efficiency by streamlining project management processes and implementing new collaboration tools.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors and suppliers, resulting in significant cost savings without sacrificing service or quality standards.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies, leading to more informed business choices and positive outcomes.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Communicated all capacity, sourcing and technology gaps with upper management.
- Utilized advanced analytics tools to identify trends in consumer behavior, informing future product development plans.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
- Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and career progression paths within the company.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations while adapting to changes in legislation or best practices as needed.
- Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations while adapting to changes in legislation or best practices as needed
- Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints
- Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies, leading to more informed business choices and positive outcomes
Associate Director
UBS
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Engineered solutions for archiving, retention, and surveillance of regulated user data, focusing on modernizing existing systems and implementing innovative solutions.
- Collaborated with product management, business partners, risk partners, and governing bodies to ensure security and control requirements met external regulatory and internal compliance obligations.
- Demonstrated continuous improvement through metrics on quality consistency and client satisfaction.
- Collaborated across multiple organizations with colleagues, stakeholders, and leaders to achieve objectives.
- Worked with risk partners and businesses to assess new laws and regulatory requirements across all markets, ensuring effective technology solutions aligned with business needs.
- Established and fostered an environment emphasizing motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement, and enthusiasm for services meeting business requirements.
- Managed a team of engineering managers, principal engineers, and engineers, focusing on delivering commitments aligned with enterprise strategic priorities.
- Built support for strategies among business and technology leaders.
- Guided the development of actionable roadmaps and strategic plans.
- Identified opportunities and strategies for continuous improvement in software engineering practices.
- Provided oversight of software craftsmanship, security, availability, resilience, and scalability of solutions developed by internal teams and third-party providers.
- Identified and managed financial strategies and strategic resourcing.
Senior Software Engineer and Technology Lead
Infosys Technologies
09.2011 - 06.2018
- Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Optimized code performance for improved user experience and system efficiency.
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
- Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff.
- Regularly reviewed peers'' code contributions, offering constructive feedback to enhance overall product quality.
- Trained and mentored junior developers and engineers, teaching skills and working to improve overall team performance.
- Optimized code performance for improved user experience and system efficiency
- Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues
Education
Master of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
Birla Institute of Technology And Science
Pilani India 06.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
Anna University
Chennai India 09.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
Team Collaboration and Leadership
Strategic leadership
Organizational Development
Decision-Making
Operations Management
Project Management
Product Management
Big Data, Cloud Solutions Implementation, Unix, Java, Databases, NLP, Large Language Model Implementation and Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Core Compliance, Legal Hold Management, Records Management, Ediscovery solutions
Certification
UBS Certified Engineer
Timeline
UBS Certified Engineer
06-2024
Microsoft Cloud Engineer
06-2024
Associate Director of Technology
UBS
07.2022 - Current
Associate Director
UBS
07.2018 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
Birla Institute of Technology And Science
06.2012 - 06.2014
Senior Software Engineer and Technology Lead
Infosys Technologies
09.2011 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
Anna University
09.2007 - 06.2011