Ashu Sharma
About Ashu Sharma
Ashu Sharma is the Technology Practice Head for BFSI at Brillio, with extensive experience in enterprise architecture and digital transformation across various organizations. He has held significant roles at OakNorth, Tata Consultancy Services, and Zensar Technologies, and is currently pursuing a Post Graduate certificate in Technology Leadership and Innovation from MIT xPRO.
Work at Brillio
Ashu Sharma currently holds the position of Technology Practice Head for the BFSI sector at Brillio, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he has contributed to the development of the go-to-market strategy for the BFSI vertical. His responsibilities include identifying key propositions and establishing partnerships with Fintech companies. This role builds on his extensive experience in technology leadership and enterprise architecture.
Previous Experience in Enterprise Architecture
Prior to his current role, Ashu Sharma served as Vice President of Enterprise Architecture at OakNorth from 2017 to 2018. He led the architecture Center of Excellence, managing a team of over 15 senior architects, focusing on mentorship and talent management. Additionally, he worked at Tata Consultancy Services in various capacities, including Enterprise Solutions Architect and Enterprise Digital Architect, contributing to projects for Lloyds Banking Group in the UK.
Education and Expertise
Ashu Sharma is currently pursuing a Post Graduate certificate in Technology Leadership and Innovation from MIT xPRO, which he began in 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in technology and enterprise architecture within the BFSI sector.
Achievements in Technology Solutions
Throughout his career, Ashu Sharma has been involved in significant technology initiatives. He served as the chief architect for a global SaaS vendor, overseeing multiple engagements, including connector development on Azure and legacy migration. He has also designed solutions that resulted in a 60% reduction in manual effort for vulnerability remediation in Java code and led solutioning for multi-million dollar deals in the payment sector.
Contributions to BFSI Vertical Strategy
Ashu Sharma has played a vital role in developing business cases for accelerators within the BFSI vertical strategy, often working with minimal budgets. His work includes conducting due diligence for a US-based medical firm's compliance products and evaluating API vulnerability products for existing accounts. He has also developed proof of values for various financial innovations, including ISO 20022 migration and Central Bank Digital Currency.