Ali Ali

VP – Regional FX FIX Development Team Lead at Citi Bank (2022-03 – Present)

Led and managed the FX FIX Development team, overseeing system implementation, enhancement, and maintenance, while providing third-level support for incidents and issues.
Managed projects and sprints utilizing an agile framework, executing projects through short, iterative cycles (sprints).
Utilized Jira for tracking, planning, and managing sprints and resources effectively.
Implemented the latest CI/CD tools to automate the deployment, testing, and release processes, ensuring faster, more reliable deployments with reduced manual effort.

AVP Regional IT Development Manager at BNP Paribas (2017-01 – 2022-03)

Lead a team of 6-8 developers in the creation and maintenance of systems, APIs, and automation for internal and regulatory reporting.
Direct and manage all phases of the system development lifecycle, including planning, coordination, and execution.
Develop and implement departmental strategies, procedures, and policies to align with overarching business and bank-wide goals.
Evaluate the quality, costs, and risks associated with current applications, initiating proactive improvements.
Cultivate an environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and ongoing improvement within the development team.
Oversee the execution of critical bank projects using standard project methodologies, ensuring the team effectively manages all project aspects.
Ensure comprehensive documentation, user guides, and training materials are provided for end-users.
Facilitate problem-solving, resolve conflicts, and manage user escalations effectively.
Collaborate with end-users to comprehend and fulfill their service delivery requirements.
Monitor user satisfaction and expectations, proposing and implementing proactive and rapid solutions.
Mentor and coach team members to foster motivation and optimize performance.

Internal Consultant and Project manager at BNP Paribas (2014-12 – 2016-12)

Utilizes lean methodology as a pragmatic and analytical approach to drive substantial improvements, empowering teams to achieve peak performance by fostering a sustainable culture of continuous enhancement.
Assesses team mindsets and behaviors to pinpoint immediate, actionable opportunities for improvement.
Enhances team productivity by identifying and mitigating obstacles, increasing the focus on value-adding tasks, and scrutinizing current processes.
Partnered with the project team to oversee a significant transformation initiative valued at over €3 million, which generated more than €2 million in net savings.
Developed and deployed a client portfolio analysis tool for the Business team, designed to monitor revenues and operational volumes.

Regional Analyst Developer and Project Manager at BNP Paribas (2005-11 – 2014-11)

Developed and maintained solutions to meet internal departmental needs and external requirements from stakeholders like regulators, vendors, and head office.
Analyzed business processes, proposing IT solutions and leverage points to enhance work quality and address user-identified pain points.
Managed IT projects throughout their lifecycle, from initiation to closure, utilizing both SSDLC and Agile methodologies.
Created and maintained business reports and dashboards for various departments.
Implemented ETL processes for data extraction from multiple sources, transformation (including reconciliation), and loading into a central data center.

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