Shankar Ram V
@shankarramv
I modernize banking backend platforms, API orchestration, and real-time decisioning at scale.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Standard Chartered, I lead backend engineering for a configurable API orchestration framework that consolidated 60+ legacy APIs and enables defined integrations within a day. I also supported a real-time credit decisioning pilot processing about 3,000 applications daily and drove AI-assisted engineering practices that delivered USD 140K in annual development cost savings.
Previously at UBS, I led 40+ engineers supporting 20+ core banking applications, achieving 99.95% uptime, 20% migration cost savings, and a 70% reduction in incidents. Across 19+ years in banking, telecom, and BFSI modernization, I’ve built distributed backend platforms, accelerated cloud and Spring Boot migrations, and developed engineering teams through ownership and mentoring.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
VP – Chapter Lead, Backend Engineering
Standard Chartered GBS
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Own design, roadmap, and delivery of a configurable API orchestration framework, consolidating 60+ legacy APIs and enabling real-time credit decisioning. Built and mentored a 7-member engineering team, driving Copilot adoption and achieving significant cost savings.
Director – Engineering Manager, Wealth Management Americas
UBS Group Operations
May 2018 - Jan 2025 (6 years 8 months)
Owned 20+ core banking apps, achieving 20% cost savings on a USD 250M migration and reducing deployment cycle from 8+ weeks to 2 weeks. Directed a 40+ member global team with 99.95% uptime and led schema mapping for Broadridge–UBS integration.
Senior Technical Specialist
Nokia (Alcatel-Lucent)
Jun 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Designed Netconf/YANG validation modules aligned with IETF standards for ANV telecom platform. Delivered scalable backend features and facilitated technical workshops across regions.
Technical Manager / Architect (Campus to Manager)
HCL Technologies
Apr 2007 - Jun 2015 (8 years 2 months)
Led modernization and delivery of mainframe tooling for global BFSI clients, managing a team of 10+ engineers. Delivered critical enhancements to CA RC tools and led release engineering for CA Chorus platform.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SASTRA University
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering
2003 - 2007
Grade: 7.5 / First Class
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from SASTRA University, Thanjavur, with a GPA of 7.5 and First Class.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Salary expectations
Skills
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