Prakash Pillay
About Prakash Pillay
Prakash Pillay serves as the Executive Director at UBS in Pune, Maharashtra, India, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in product architecture and transformation, having held various roles at Capita and other organizations over the past two decades.
Work at UBS
Prakash Pillay serves as an Executive Director at UBS, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. His role involves leading initiatives that align with the company's strategic objectives, particularly in the area of database services.
Previous Experience at Capita
Prior to joining UBS, Prakash Pillay worked at Capita for a total of six years. He initially served as Product Architecture/Transformation from 2013 to 2019, followed by a role as Director - Product Solution/Architecture from 2019 to 2023. His responsibilities included overseeing product architecture and transformation projects, contributing to the development of innovative solutions.
Educational Background
Prakash Pillay has a diverse educational background. He studied at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, where he completed a program in Strategy and the Sustainable Enterprise in 2019. He also holds a Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering from MVJ College of Engineering, a BCA from the University of Mysore, and an MBA in HR & International Business from TASMAC, Pune. Additionally, he studied Management at Harvard University, focusing on Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies.
Technical Skills and Leadership
Prakash Pillay possesses extensive technical skills in database services and cloud architecture. He leads a team in designing and scaling emerging database services on Azure Cloud. His expertise includes automating deployment and management tasks using Infrastructure as Code tools and DevOps practices. He focuses on optimizing database services based on usage patterns and customer feedback.
Mentorship and Team Collaboration
In his professional capacity, Prakash Pillay emphasizes mentorship and collaboration within his team. He fosters a culture of learning, encouraging team members to develop their skills. He collaborates with product management and operations teams to ensure that database scaling efforts align with the strategic goals of the organization.