Enterprise Infrastructure & Automation Leader | Technology Innovation | Banking & Finance Solutions
Ashok Kumar is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience driving digital transformation, operational excellence, and infrastructure modernization across banking, telecom, and healthcare domains. With a strong foundation in engineering and business strategy, he has led global, cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-scale automation, secure infrastructure, and resilient service frameworks for Fortune 500 organizations.
At HSBC, as the Head of Tooling & Automation, he was accountable for engineering automation across HSBC global estate spanning Windows, Linux, virtualization, storage, and network environments. His leadership drove innovations in self-healing infrastructure, compliance automation, vulnerability remediation, and data-driven observability platforms. Earlier, at Barclays, he served as Global Head of Application Hosting and Regional Head of Infrastructure, leading Global teams spreading across multiple geographical location, building globally integrated delivery and support models.
A visionary in technology operations, Ashok combines strategic insight with hands-on expertise in DevOps, cloud architecture, and data engineering. He has established automation-driven service frameworks, disaster recovery systems, and cost-efficient multicloud strategies while ensuring alignment with regulatory and risk management standards.
A certified project management and ITIL professional, Ashok brings a unique blend of technical depth and business acumen. His leadership philosophy centers on collaboration, innovation, and empowerment—transforming teams into high-performing units that deliver measurable impact.
Academic and Professional Credentials
- MBA – Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore
- Certificate in Leadership with AI (+GenAI) – Indian School of Business (ISB)
- PG Program in Data Engineering – NIELIT, Chennai
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA) – Cochin University of Science and Technology
- Certified – Project Management (IIT Roorkee), ITIL Foundation, IBM Certified System Administrator (WebSphere MQ)
Specialisations
Technology Strategy | Infrastructure Automation | Cloud & DevOps | Risk & Compliance | Data Engineering | Enterprise Architecture | Service Resilience & Continuity
Industry Contributions
- Architected enterprise-scale automation solutions for global banks and financial institutions
- Spearheaded technology transformation initiatives improving efficiency and compliance across continents
- Mentor and advocate for innovation-led engineering and next-gen DevOps practices