With over 17+ experience in global IT, product development, and consulting in Fintech- Capital market, Wealth, Risk, Compliance, Backend Operations, Trade Finance and more, I am a passionate and driven leader in the automation practice at Iris Software, a company that provides software solutions and services to various industries. My mission is to enable the growth and transformation of our clients and partners through smart and innovative automation solutions that leverage Smart Test Automation tech stack, AI/ML, DLT - blockchain, R3 Corda and RPA technologies. As an Associate Director, I am responsible for developing and executing strategies, policies, and standards for the automation practice, as well as managing client relationships, stakeholder expectations, and project finances. I also design and implement next-level AI/ML-based test automation solutions, and oversee the COE for advanced test automation. Additionally, I have developed competencies and capabilities in DLT blockchain-based platforms, such as Ethereum and R3 Corda, and RPA-based automation. I have a proven track record of delivering quality and value across multiple domains, such as fintech, capital markets, wealth, banking, insurance, e-learning, healthcare, real estate, and e-commerce.