Autumnrose Fernandes
Business Analyst
Mumbai
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Summary
Versatile Senior Project Manager and IT Engineer with 10+ years of experience (5+ in BFSI),specializing in Project management and planning, spearheading teams in product development, web/app innovation, enterprise upgrades, and global support at top MNCs, including India's premier bank. Proven by 5+ years of top ratings, delivering up to 20% timeline reductions and building secure financial platforms via regulatory compliance, and agile methods—excelling in digital banking, credit card payments, KYC, ESOP, and core enhancements. Pursuing new professional challenges and seeking roles to leverage this expertise in innovative optimization of business outcomes and drive revenue growth through operational excellence in a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager -Enterprise Application
HDFC Bank Limited
Mumbai , Maharashtra
03.2021 - Current
- Leading the Lakehouse data platform transformation, migrating from a legacy data warehouse to a modern architecture using the Trino query engine, Airflow orchestration, and ADLS Gen2 storage—collating data from Oracle, Fincon, and multi-source systems while maintaining a cloud-agnostic Azure deployment.
- Architected core Lakehouse components , building UAM, connection registry, data inventory, ingestion services, telemetry logs, Postgres integration, web logging, user activity tracking, and holiday calendar modules with UML diagrams, TCO analysis, project plans, and timesheets.
- Led MHA cybercrime platform development , architecting a two-way API ecosystem between banks and police to combat cyber threats across e-wallets, debit/credit cards, SIM swaps, internet banking, Demat/depository, UPI, vishing, AEPS, cheque withdrawals, and business email compromise.
- Enabled real-time threat intelligence , implemented data enrichment, automated alerts/notifications, and collaborative investigation tools to accelerate fraud response by over 50% across high-volume financial channels.
- Integrated advanced security features, deploying fraud prediction models, end-to-end encryption, and endpoint monitoring to prevent unauthorized access to transactions and sensitive customer data.
- Led the end-to-end eKYC platform implementation , integrating Aadhaar, facial biometrics, and OCR for over 10,000 customer onboardings, reducing verification time by 70%, and ensuring RBI/DPDP compliance.
- Spearheaded migration to video KYC systems with fintech vendors, enabling real-time identity validation for digital banking and credit card accounts, achieving 25% faster activation cycles.
- Managed API integrations between core banking systems and eKYC providers, streamlining high-volume KYC for ESOP portals, and core enhancements across 5+ support regions.
- Drove regulatory upgrades to eKYC modules, incorporating liveness detection, cutting fraud by 40%, while maintaining 100% compliance and 20% timeline reductions over 5 years.
- Optimized eKYC workflows for enterprise applications,automating document verification for passports and licenses, and delivering projects under budget with consistent top performance ratings.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams (dev, compliance, ops) for eKYC PoCs and vendor evaluations, negotiating contracts for 15% to 25% cost savings in inter-state deployments.
- Drove 17 project reviews across BFSI apps (ESOP, credit cards, stationary management, PMJBY/PMSBY insurance, eKYC), including 8 technical revamps for obsolescence, 6 secure code reviews for vulnerabilities, and 3 enhancements for the HDFC LTD merger—achieving 100% goal alignment.
- Monitored progress and resolved issues in high-stakes applications , tracking schedules, resources, and budgets via frequent scrum meetings, tech stack reviews, data encryption, and breach audits to ensure on-time delivery.
- Engineered performance innovations for 8+ applications , implementing indexing, tech upgrades, hashing, Log4j, exception handling, and test automation—boosting application efficiency from 20% to 60% while automating mundane tasks.
- Led compliance and knowledge initiatives, created regulatory knowledge bases , conducted audits, and embedded standards across projects to maintain RBI/DPDP adherence with zero gaps.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Application Lead
DOMINION DIAMOND MINES
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Providing global Support and managing application upgrades and configurations
- Of 5 locations: Calgary, Yellowknife, Antwerp, Mumbai , Vizag
- Ensuring the business applications are maintained to the highest possible standard with maximum levels of attainable productivity and efficiency
- Was in charge of a total of 50 applications
- Poc for major applications: DMTS, Perspective, Vulcan, Isafe, Define, develop and provide problem analysis and resolution for application problems, in conjunction with the users and external application support or service suppliers where necessary
- Improve application performance and functionality while providing suggestions for system and business improvements
- Analyze user processes and produce data and process flow diagrams as well as reports and recommendations for improvements
- Managing Application Vendors &Responding to out-ofhours application support requests
- System configuration, scripting and new user administration as required
- Analyze data from systems and produce technical and business reports for consumption by departmental managers.
Manager
IDEAMAGIX
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Prepared project scope and documentation
- Conducted brainstorming sessions with prospects and closed deals
- Coordinate with product developers, software designers, testing and consultants to ensure completion of project requirements in a timely manner
- Oversaw project and software department budgets, managing multiple development projects simultaneously
- Managed code review sessions to ensure that best practices and procedures are implemented while recommending modifications and optimization
- Identified bottlenecks in development process and facilitate usage of advanced technologies, new tools or enhanced processes
- Facilitated workflow, re-allocated resources, decreased project cycle time and ensure attainment of development goals
- Oversee creation of documentation and technical drawings used as manuals or guides for internal systems or external products.
Jr. Web Designer and Developer
Kissi Infotech Pvt ltd
Mumbai, Maharashtra
06.2015 - 11.2015
- I assisted in designing an admin panel for Mumbai apps, and created and managed all the related databases.
- I worked on a live e-commerce portal, MyDbaz.com, managing the databases, product uploads, and Excel sheets, as well as part of the front-end design.
- Ensured cross-platform compatibility between designs for both desktop browsers as well as mobile devices.
- Maintained consistency in visual branding across multiple platforms, ensuring a cohesive user experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients and team members, fostering a collaborative environment that consistently delivered high-quality work.
Intern and Author
KT280 Solutions
06.2012 - 10.2014
- I worked as an intern & authored the book 'Data warehousing and Mining' at KT280 Solutions-a Mumbai based company which provides question paper solutions to all engineering students
- (The book sold 1800+ copies throughout Mumbai)
- I also worked as a Sales Executive at KT280 Solutions and helped them sell out 10000+ books.
Education
Bachelors - Engineering Technology
Don Bosco Institute of Technology
Kurla West, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Project Management with SDLC in JIRA
Accomplishments
- Won a national award for my final year project which focused on reducing carbon footprints by encouraging paperless, digital ticketing and putting a check to corruption.
- Hosted the International Conference on Technologies for Sustainable Development 2015 by IEEE held at Don Bosco Institute of Technology.
- Represented my college at the International Conference on Technologies for Sustainable Development 2015 by IEEE while I presented my project at Don Bosco Institute of Technology.
- I have been part of Student Chapters in DBIT (ACM, CSI) and volunteered in many technical and social activities conducted by them.
- Worked as an intern & authored the book 'Data warehousing and Mining' at KT280 Solutions-a Mumbai based company which provides question paper solutions to all engineering students. (The book sold 1800+ copies throughout Mumbai)
- Worked as a Sales Executive at KT280 Solutions and helped them sell out more than 10000+ books.
- Don Bosco institute of Technology Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology Certification
- DATA ANALYTICS (Skill.to) JULY 2020
- JAVA (NIIT) MARCH 2016
- ANDROID (Suven Consultants) NOVEMBER 2014
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/30/1993
Certification
Agile project management and deliveries
Work Availability
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Timeline
Agile project management and deliveries
04-2022
Senior Manager -Enterprise Application
HDFC Bank Limited
03.2021 - Current
Data Analytics
07-2020
Application Lead
DOMINION DIAMOND MINES
09.2017 - 03.2020
Manager
IDEAMAGIX
05.2016 - 08.2017
Java NIIT
03-2016
Jr. Web Designer and Developer
Kissi Infotech Pvt ltd
06.2015 - 11.2015
Intern and Author
KT280 Solutions
06.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelors - Engineering Technology
Don Bosco Institute of Technology
04.2001 -