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Milap Engineer

Milap Engineer

SWIFT Senior Product Specialist
Mumbai

Summary

Accomplished Senior SWIFT Product Specialist with a proven track record at Citco. Adept in ISO20022 Messaging Standards and process management. Spearheaded the integration of transaction screening tools, resulting in enhanced system functionality and regulatory compliance. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Senior SWIFT Product Specialist

Citco
09.2024 - Current
  • Led the successful implementation of SWIFT ISO 20022 messaging standards for financial transactions and Data Exchange, Transaction Screening Solutions.
  • Worked closely with internal development teams to integrate transaction screening tools with core banking systems, payment processors, and other financial platforms.
  • Defined business requirements and mapped legacy messaging standards to ISO 20022 formats
  • Monitored the health and performance of deployed transaction screening systems to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Customized screening rules, parameters, and algorithms to match the organization’s specific transaction monitoring needs and regulatory requirements.

Test Manager

Percept Solutions Pte. Ltd
09.2023 - 09.2024

Client : Maybank, Singapore


  • Utilized Agile methodology to develop sprints, manage backlogs and prioritize tasks accordingly.
  • Performed detailed defect analysis to identify root cause issues and proposed corrective action plans
  • Manage testing of ISO20022 payments for both MEPS and SWIFT. Initiate projects related to SWIFT suite of products.
  • Participated in product design reviewed to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential problems.

SWIFT Product Specialist

Citco
12.2021 - 09.2023
  • Performed user acceptance testing prior to release of ISO20022 messaging standards, FCC products.
  • Prepared presentations demonstrating the value proposition of proposed SWIFT suite of products and services.
  • Created comprehensive SWIFT ISO20022 product training materials for business and end-users.
  • Support Backlog refinement/sprint planning/user story review/test plan review/defect triage and change request generation for additional or changed requirements.

Senior Customer Support Engineer

Swift
03.2019 - 11.2021
  • Ensured adherence to SLAs regarding response times, resolution rates,while working closely with internal teams like IT and Engineering groups to resolve P1 and P2 cases raised across APAC and EMEA.
  • Developed and implemented processes for customer service operations, including installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of SWIFT Suite of Products.
  • Maintain client relationships and increase client satisfaction with key / premium customers by performing regular health checks, operational
    review meetings, quarterly patch upgrades, DR activities of their operational environment and providing recommendations for improvement.

Team Lead

DXC Technology
01.2018 - 03.2021
  • Maintain team for ensuring smooth and seamless SWIFT and its related Infrastructure support. Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements on SWIFT Products.
  • Managed scheduling of tasks within the team, demonstrating time management prowess and prioritization acumen.
  • Analyzed customer feedback surveys to detect potential trends or opportunities for improvement, evidencing keen insight into consumer
    behavior.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues with tact and diplomacy, highlighting conflict resolution expertise.

Senior Application Support Engineer

Wipro Technologies
05.2016 - 01.2018

Client : Yes Bank, Mumbai


  • Created detailed documentation of application processes, procedures and user guides for end-users pertaining to the client policies of Yes Bank.
  • Coordinated with vendors regarding any third party software integration needs.
  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting for complex software applications including Treasury and Payments.
  • Provided technical guidance in support of system development and troubleshooting.

Senior Software Engineer

Globsyn Technologies
07.2011 - 05.2016
  • Developed and implemented solutions for various business needs for different financial institutions of India using SWIFT Application and SWIFT messaging software.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Facilitated root cause analysis of common system issues to meet customer needs.
  • Analyzed user needs to determine necessary improvements to existing software.

Network Management Trainee

Meso Pvt. Ltd.
10.2010 - 02.2011
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely and professional manner.
  • Troubleshooting of L1/L2 network related issues of the branches and troubleshooting of leased lines as well as the ISDN lines in case of network failure.

Education

MBA - Finance

Welingkar Institute of Management
04.2001 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems - Information Technology

K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering And I.T.
04.2001 - 06.2010

Skills

  • ISO20022 Messaging Standards
  • User Acceptance Testing and Planning
  • Process Management
  • Product Expertise - SWIFT

Certification

SWIFT Connectivity

Accomplishments

    CSAT - Customer Satisfaction Award at SWIFT - 2021

Timeline

Senior SWIFT Product Specialist

Citco
09.2024 - Current

Test Manager

Percept Solutions Pte. Ltd
09.2023 - 09.2024

SWIFT Messaging

02-2023

SWIFT Onboarding

03-2022

SWIFT Product Specialist

Citco
12.2021 - 09.2023

SWIFT Connectivity

06-2019

Senior Customer Support Engineer

Swift
03.2019 - 11.2021

Team Lead

DXC Technology
01.2018 - 03.2021

Senior Application Support Engineer

Wipro Technologies
05.2016 - 01.2018

Senior Software Engineer

Globsyn Technologies
07.2011 - 05.2016

Network Management Trainee

Meso Pvt. Ltd.
10.2010 - 02.2011

MBA - Finance

Welingkar Institute of Management
04.2001 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems - Information Technology

K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering And I.T.
04.2001 - 06.2010
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