Anand Gupta
About Anand Gupta
Anand Gupta is a Director of Architecture known for his ability to navigate complex business and technical challenges, leading to successful outcomes. He has extensive experience in fostering self-motivated teams and implementing Agile methodologies across various organizations.
Current Role as Director of Architecture
Anand Gupta serves as the Director of Architecture at a confidential organization since 2021. In this role, he focuses on navigating complexities in both business and technical domains. He is recognized for fostering self-motivated teams and implementing Agile methodologies to enhance project execution. His leadership aims to drive successful outcomes across various projects within the organization.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Anand Gupta has extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at Citi as a Senior Developer (AVP) in the Credit Framework from 2011 to 2013. He later held positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as a Senior Consultant from 2014 to 2015 and at TD as a Senior Solution Architect from 2016 to 2018. His roles involved significant contributions to architecture and solution design, particularly in enhancing operational efficiencies.
Technical Expertise and Architecture Skills
Anand Gupta is proficient in diverse architecture paradigms, including Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Microservices. He excels in environments that require real-time, high-throughput transaction processing. His technical skills enable him to spearhead initiatives such as the architecture roadmap for Payment Hub modernization, which resulted in notable reductions in processing time and errors.
Educational Background in Information Technology
Anand Gupta holds a Bachelor of Computer Application from Dr. Virendra Swarup Institute of Computer Studies, Kanpur, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. He further advanced his education with a Master of Science in Information Technology from Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, completing his studies from 2004 to 2006. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in technology and architecture.
Career Progression and Notable Roles
Throughout his career, Anand Gupta has held various significant roles across multiple organizations. He worked at IBM as a Lead Architect for six months in 2021 and at CGI as Director Consulting from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes positions at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer II and Publicis Sapient as a Senior Associate Platform. This diverse career path highlights his adaptability and expertise in technology and architecture.