Kausik Debray
About Kausik Debray
Kausik Debray is a Senior Product Manager at HSBC Global Banking and Markets, specializing in UK Domestic Payments. He has extensive experience in digital banking and payment systems, holding advanced degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Calcutta.
Work at HSBC
Kausik Debray has been serving as a Senior Product Manager in UK Domestic Payments at HSBC Global Banking and Markets since 2017. In this role, he focuses on managing digital banking initiatives, specifically in payments, cash management, and treasury services. His extensive experience in the financial sector enables him to oversee various payment systems, ensuring efficient operations within the UK market.
Education and Expertise
Kausik Debray holds multiple degrees from the University of Calcutta. He earned a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Computer Science and Engineering from 2001 to 2003, following a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in the same field from 1998 to 2001. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics Honours from 1995 to 1998. He also holds a PRINCE2® Practitioner certification and has completed the IIBA - Business Explorer program.
Background
Before joining HSBC, Kausik Debray accumulated significant experience in various roles. He worked as a Director at Bizcraft Limited from 2010 to 2019 and as a Lead Business Analyst at the Royal Bank of Scotland for one year in 2009. His career began at Tata Consultancy Services, where he served as a Consultant/Project Manager from 2003 to 2009.
Achievements in Digital Banking
Kausik Debray has extensive experience in managing digital banking initiatives, particularly in payments and treasury services. He is skilled in various payment systems, including SEPA Direct Debit, TARGET, BACS, SEPA, Faster Payments, International Payments, and SWIFT. His proficiency with software products such as GPP from Fundtech and Tieto Payment Suite enhances his ability to drive successful payment solutions.
Project Management Skills
Kausik Debray is proficient in project management tools and methodologies. He utilizes MS Project, Clarity (NIKU), BPMN, UML, Rational Rose, Rational ReqPro, and MS Visio in his work. His experience spans various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, including Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban, as well as traditional approaches such as Waterfall. He applies Six Sigma methodologies for business process optimization.