Mahesh Kulkarni

Demonstrated strategic leadership in solution and enterprise architecture, seamlessly managing stakeholder

engagement across large-scale vendor supply projects. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration, representingthe organization at critical external events, and driving operational excellencethrough rigorous peer reviews and timely compliance management. Successfully advanced continuous improvement culture, delivering on industryand contractual obligationswhile upholdingstandardsforgrowth and reliability.

NotableAchievements:

• Led the architecture and implementation of an automated vendor contract management solution, optimizing freelancerengagementand resourceallocation across project phases.

• Negotiated and structured rate and budget management processes, achieving measurable cost savings and reducing operational overhead through data-driven contract renegotiations and streamlined supplier workflows.

• Fostered strong stakeholder relationships by coordinating requirements and expectations among clients, vendors, and internalteams, resultingin improved deliverytimelinesand transparency.

Exhibitingstrategicleadership,I'veseamlesslymanagedstakeholderengagement,fosteredcross-functionalteamwork, andrepresentedourinstitutionatcriticalexternalevents.Inaddition,byconductingpeerreviewsandmeetingvital compliancedeadlines,I'vebolsteredouroperationalexcellenceandindustrycredibility,simultaneouslyhighlightingour commitmenttocontinuousgrowthandtimelyfulfilmentofobligations.

NotableAchievements:

• Successfully orchestrated a notable operational cost reduction of $3M, tantamount to a 17% decrease, within Automated Teller Machine (ATM) operations, thereby stimulating an unprecedented near-doubling of Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) in the inaugural financial year.

• Implemented Dynatrace for real-time monitoring of API performance, enabling early detection and resolution of bottlenecks.

• Designed and implemented end-to-end BPMN workflows using Camunda to automate business-critical processes across microservices.

• Integrated Camunda BPM with Java-based APIs and external systems for seamless task orchestration and service invocation.

• Applied TOGAF framework to define enterprise architecture artifacts including business, data, application, and technology layers.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business capabilities into target architecture using TOGAF ADM phases.

• Pioneered the engineering of API solutions catering to BNP Fortis Bank's clientele, facilitating third-party ATM deposits and establishing an innovative solution for False Note identification and the execution of the clearing and settlement process.

IorchestratedadynamicpartnershipwiththeTechnicalArchitectandProjectLead,forginganunstoppableforcetodrive strategicdevelopmentplanningandsteerourorganisationtowardssuccess.Withunwaveringprecision,Iassimilated requirements,meticulouslyestimateddevelopmentefforts,andcraftedavisionaryprojectarchitecturethatradiated excellence.Thisharmoniousconvergenceofexpertiseandstrategicforesightpropelledourinitiativestounparalleled heights,empoweringourorganisationtoleadthewaywithunwaveringdeterminationandunmatchedachievements.

NotableAchievements:

• Orchestrated and flawlessly executed DP service development builds, encompassing the intricate configuration of Web Service Proxy and Multi-Protocol Gateway. Meticulously conducting WTX transformations and subjecting each component to rigorous unit testing, I ensured the delivery of cutting-edge solutions that surpassed industry standards.

• Demonstrated expertise in Java programming, developing crucial code for Message broker services. With unwavering attention to detail, I seamlessly integrated these services, guaranteeing flawless functionality and elevating our technological capabilities to new heights.