Aananda Vardhan PBS
Senior Technology Consultant
Hyderabad
Summary
Senior Technology Consultant with 13+ years of experience at HSBC delivering enterprise-scale banking technology and financial crime solutions. Specialized in AML platforms, transaction monitoring systems, and data engineering using Java, Python, Spark, Hadoop, Appian, and PostgreSQL. Currently leading development for the Name Screening – List Governance Enterprise platform while also serving as PMO Analyst analyzing value stream delivery metrics and providing strategic project visibility to stakeholders. Proven ability to modernize legacy banking systems, build scalable data pipelines, and support regulatory platforms across 50+ countries.
Overview
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Certificates
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant Specialist
HSBC Global Technology (GLT), India
01.2025 - Current
- Led the development and production support of AML and financial crime technology platforms used across 50+ global markets.
- Designed scalable banking solutions using Java, Python, Spark, PostgreSQL, and Appian frameworks.
- Built large-scale data pipelines using Spark and Hive to process high-volume financial transaction datasets.
- Led the migration of legacy Hive CLI workloads to a Spark-based architecture, modernizing data processing frameworks.
- Collaborated with compliance, product, and data science teams to deliver AML investigation and monitoring solutions.
- Mentored engineers, conducted code reviews, and supported agile delivery across distributed, global teams.
- Currently doing a POC on migrating the existing DB to cloud AWS
Employee Engagement Team Lead
HSBC Technology & Services
01.2024 - Current
- Founded a cultural and extra-curricular group and have been leading the team ever since to do employee engagement activities.
- Have actively organized 50+ events which include Senior Leadership
- Mentored 7 batches of volunteers in incorporating Social responsibility
Education
B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering
CMRCET (JNTUH)
Hyderabad, India07-2012
Skills
Appian development expertise
PostgreSQL database development
Full-stack development in Java and Python
Proficient in Spark, Hadoop, and Hive
Data Engineering & ETL Pipelines
Fraud detection and compliance tools
Strong leadership skills
Software implementation
Strategic planning
Teamwork mindset
Project management
Technology integration
Accomplishments
- Migrated GET/IFS and AMSS platforms from Hive CLI to Spark and Beeline, modernizing the data stack.
- Supported rollout of upgraded AML platforms across 50+ countries.
- Delivered 100+ AML regulatory reports improving regulatory visibility for compliance teams.
- Recipient of multiple HSBC SPOT Awards and Top Performer recognitions.
Certification
AML / KYC Certification
Work Availability
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Timeline
Senior Consultant Specialist
HSBC Global Technology (GLT), India
01.2025 - Current
Employee Engagement Team Lead
HSBC Technology & Services
01.2024 - Current
B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering
CMRCET (JNTUH)