Uma Maheswara Jonna

• Designed AML strategies to identify suspicious financial transactions.
• Worked with business stakeholders and technology teams to identify needs.
• Maintained alignment of AML systems with regulatory standards (PCMLTFA).
• Maintained current knowledge of regulation changes and implemented necessary adjustments.
• Evaluated vulnerabilities associated with financial crimes.
• Implemented tactics to counteract detected risks.
• Integrated data from various sources to ensure comprehensive monitoring and analysis.
• Ensured seamless data flow and synchronization between various components of the AML systems.
• Designed systems to monitor transactions for suspicious activities.
• Optimized solutions for real-time detection and prevention of fraudulent activities.
• Implemented processes for verifying the identity of customers and assessing their risk levels.
• Applied additional scrutiny to high-risk customers and transactions (Enhanced Due Diligence - EDD).
• Developed tools for generating reports and analyzing data to detect patterns indicative of money laundering.
• Integrated AML solutions with existing systems, data sources, and third-party SaaS applications.
• Ensured that the AML system can handle large volumes of data and transactions efficiently.
• Leveraged new technologies, like AI and machine learning, to improve AML processes.
• Stayed abreast of industry trends and best practices in AML detection.
• Continuously assessed and enhanced the AML architecture to ensure it remains cutting-edge and effective in addressing emerging threats.
• Implemented a cloud-based infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), improving scalability and agility.
• Directed development of event-driven framework leveraging Kafka Streams.

Business, domain, technical skills

AML Regulations & Compliance, AML Software Solutions (Actimize, Navaera, Oracle Mantas, Fircosoft), Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Airflow, Cloud Computing (Azure, GCP), Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Java, Python, Strategy, Leadership.

• Provided seamless integration support, enabling communication between Scotiapro and front-end Java screens.
• Integrated various protocols, including MQ, TCP/IP, and JDBC, in designing IBM DataPower services.
• Established messaging solutions using IBM MQ Series to facilitate communication between Scotiapro and other applications.
• Designed microservices architectures for large-scale applications using Docker and Kubernetes to ensure scalability.
• Developed and deployed applications using CIAD methods.
• Deployed a new beyond application within a secure cloud container, utilizing the Cloud Development Platform.
• Moved the stateless application to a secure cloud container using the Cloud Development Platform.
• Delivered event-driven and domain-driven architecture solutions with industry standards.
• Work with diverse teams to establish API specifications, creating RESTful APIs for flawless system interoperability.
• Delivered secure integration of PLATO-based software into the Cloud Development Platform.
• Architected data structures for the Enterprise Data Lake.
• Streamlined design processes to enhance efficiency in analytics-focused data systems.

Business, domain, technical skills

AS/400, SQL Server, Postgres, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Airflow, Cloud Computing (Azure), Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Java, Python, Strategy, Leadership, Open API.

• Developed diverse database systems.
• Created multiple ETL services using Informatica.
• Developed numerous reports with COGNOS.

Business, domain, and technical skills

Informatica, Cognos, Power BI, Java, Python, Strategy, Leadership.

• Transferred VSAM files to DB2 for enhanced space utilization and system checks.
• Reduced infrastructure costs through strategic improvements.
• Streamlined database operations through effective DB2 query analysis and optimization.

Business, domain, and technical skills

DB2, File-Aid, CA7 Scheduler, Peregrine Service Center Expeditor, ABEND Aid, RACF, and ISPF. Serena Change Man / Change Man DS, SCLM, XPEDITOR, ENDEAVOR.

• Formulated ID plus style characteristics (Qxynnn) in AML across various applicant and address levels.
• Conduct evaluations of software elements and associated documentation such as design records.

Business, domain, and technical skills

DB2, File-Aid, CA7 Scheduler, Peregrine Service Center Expeditor, ABEND Aid, RACF, and ISPF. Serena Change Man / Change Man DS, SCLM, XPEDITOR, ENDEAVOR.

• Developed innovative bank accounting software.
• Provided on-site application support.
• Engaged with clients and coordinated with support teams.
• Performed critical fixes on application software and database within the production environment to mitigate the risk of customer issues.

Business, domain, and technical skills

DB2, File-Aid, CA7 Scheduler, Peregrine Service Center Expeditor, ABEND Aid, RACF, and ISPF. Serena Change Man / Change Man DS, SCLM, XPEDITOR, ENDEAVOR.

• Handled urgent software/database repairs to prevent customer disruption in the production environment.
• Created new screens and reports.
• Delivered necessary code updates for the PROFIT system using both VB.NET and COBOL.
• Conducted impact analysis.

Business, domain, and technical skills

VB.NET, COBOL, Profit Accounting System