Hitesh Kumar
About Hitesh Kumar
Hitesh Kumar is the Director Design and Test Lead for Payment Transformation at CIBC, with extensive experience in technology management and development roles.
Current Role at CIBC
Hitesh Kumar is currently serving as the Director Design and Test Lead for Payment Transformation at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He assumed this role in 2022. In this position, he is responsible for leading efforts to drive payment transformation initiatives, working towards achieving significant improvements and innovations in payment processes.
Previous Role in Frontline Technology
Between 2019 and 2022, Hitesh Kumar worked as the Director of Frontline Technology at CIBC in Toronto. During this 3-year tenure, he focused on technological advancements and enhancements in frontline operations. His contributions included streamlining technology-driven processes to deliver better customer service and operational efficiency.
Experience in AML Technology at Scotiabank
From 2017 to 2019, Hitesh Kumar held the position of Senior Manager AML Technology - Payment Screening at Scotiabank in the Toronto area. His role involved managing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) technology and implementing payment screening protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and enhance transaction security.
IT Management Roles at CIBC
Hitesh Kumar has held various IT management roles at CIBC over several years. From 2015 to 2017, he served as Senior Information Technology Manager, followed by roles as Lead Advisory Developer (2013-2015), Senior Application Developer - Operational Support (2011-2013), and Application Developer - Build (2009-2011). His extensive experience at the bank encompassed diverse aspects of information technology and application development.
Educational Background
Hitesh Kumar studied at the University of Toronto, completing a Post-diploma in Oracle and Java from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, he pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Computer Science from the same university, graduating in 2002. His solid educational foundation has equipped him with advanced technical knowledge and skills.