The sales performance for Barclaycard has shown significant growth in the last quarter, with a 15% increase in new customers. The team’s focus on digital marketing and customer service has paid off, resulting in higher customer satisfaction and retention rates. However, there are opportunities for further growth, particularly in the SME sector. The upcoming launch of our new business credit card product is expected to boost sales in this area. To support this, further investment in team training and development is recommended. The market remains competitive, so continued emphasis on innovation and customer experience is crucial for maintaining our momentum.More...
Suraj Gyawali
Chief Technology Officer@Simplified Solutions & Co Ltd
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Result oriented software engineering leader with a proven track record of success in the technology and financial services industries. Experiences span across hands-on coding, application & security architecture, blended with business acumen and strategic thinking to define and meet business objectives. I bring extensive domain knowledge on payments, banking and insurance, ecommerce, complemented by technical proficiency on application security, security compliance standards, risk management, software architecture, quality engineering, and cloud platforms.
Highlights
• Built software engineering teams from ground zero, both on-site in London and near/offshore offices in Rome, Kuala Lumpur, and Hyderabad. Led software engineering teams in eight countries around the world including London, Dublin.
• Managed product portfolio from half a million to 2 million GBP for large corporates. Bootstrapped startup to half a million in global revenue.
• Led PCI programmes for over 12 years in preparation and execution of audits for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PCI Secure Software Framework (PCI SSF), Secure Software Standard (S3), Secure Software lifecycle (SSLC), PCI Point2Point Encryption (PCI P2PE), and Payment Application Data Security Standard (PADSS)
• Designed and embedded DevSecOps in CI/CD in the Azure cloud platform, building a pipeline that integrated SAST, DAST, third-party vulnerability assessment, licensing, and container scanning.
• Led the PCI security compliance and quality programmes for the enterprise payment application, card management system, ATM monitoring used by the world's largest banks & financial institutions including WellsFargo, ANZ, Santander.
• Led the organization's transformation from Waterfall to Agile Scrum and to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Developed and implemented an enterprise information security policies and standards that aligned with the strategic security and compliance requirements of the business.
• Created and defended a business case to theMore...
Michael Iwanoff
Chief Information & Security Officer@Telcordia Technologies (Acquired by Ericsson)
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Martin Hall
Senior Finance manager@HSBC
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Martin Hall is a seasoned financial professional currently serving as a Senior Finance Manager at HSBC, one of the world's largest banking and financial services institutions. With two decades of experience in the finance industry, Martin has developed a deep understanding of financial management, strategic planning, and budget control. Prior to his role at HSBC, he has held various positions in other top-tier financial institutions such as BNP Paribas and Barclays, honing his skills in financial analysis, risk management, and financial planning. Martin holds a degree in business studiesfrom the University of Bournemouth. Known for his strategic thinking and detail-oriented approach, Martin continues to streamline financial processes and drive efficient cost management and strict governance and control to the various programmes under his control.More...
Jade Archibald
Human Resources Pro@Ignite HR
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Over 20 years HR experience, working in high performance environments. Specialising in change, transformation, colleague experience, start ups, Employee Relations, Executive Coaching and so much more.More...
Imran Bassa
COO@Euvic MEA
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Euvic MEA continues to excel in the IT industry by offering top-tier technology solutions. The company's focus on areas such as cloud computing, IT infrastructure, software development, and IT consulting has driven significant growth and client satisfaction. Despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic, Euvic MEA has successfully navigated through, demonstrating resilience and adaptability. Moving forward, the company aims to further innovate its offerings to meet the evolving demands of the digitalMore...
Georgios Blandos
Digital product consultant@TCW
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Experienced digital product consultant who helps businesses define a product vision strategy and deliver a productMore...
Dan Ankrett
Programme Director@Broadstones Tech Consulting
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A seasoned Programme Director with a wealth of experience in project and program management. With a proven track record in delivering complex projects and programs to time, budget, and quality standards. A background in a variety of industries, bringing a broad perspective and a deep understanding of various business environments. Known for strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to lead diverse teams towards achieving organizational goals.
Stays in touch with current industry trends and best practices. Dedication, leadership, and expertise have made him a vital asset in every organization he has served.More...