Pratik Mittal

Global Head of Technology (Auto and Equipment Finance) @ FIS

About

A results-driven Tech leader known for aligning Technology vision with business goals, fostering IT leadership growth, and implementing iterative software solution strategies that drive both short- and long-term financial success. Proficient in rapidly adapting to new business environments, evaluating/enhancing talent, strategizing initiatives, and leading transformative change. Implement and optimize trust based global delivery models, leading 300 talented staff dispersed across the USA, Serbia, India and Philippines to drive successful software product development and innovation. Accomplishments: •Orchestrated the migration of on-premises applications to Azure platform, resulting in a 22% reduction in infrastructure costs and improved scalability to meet growing business demands. •Established APIs as a product, leveraging web services to provide internal and external stakeholders with access to standardized and secure data exchange. •Implemented Scaled Agile methodologies, enabling cross-functional teams to collaborate more effectively and deliver features in shorter development cycles, resulting in a 20% reduction in time-to-market. •Championed DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) initiatives, resulting in improved system reliability, minimized downtime, and heightened customer satisfaction. Through automated monitoring systems, we detected and resolved issues before they impacted our users. •Spearheaded the successful 'Gen AI for SDLC' initiative, integrating Copilot into the software development lifecycle, resulting in 15% reductions in development time and costs, alongside notable enhancements in product quality. •Led the mainframe modernization initiative by implementing a compiler solution, enabling seamless translation of legacy code to modern and cloud-native infrastructure. •Provided coaching and mentorship to our global development leaders using proven leadership frameworks like Situational Leadership and CliftonStrengths. This investment in leadership development resulted in stronger leaders throughout the organization, fostering a culture of growth and learning among our teams.

Country

United States

City

Greater Chicago Area

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Gen AI and SDLC, Technology Leadership, Servant Leadership, Technical Leadership, DevOps and SRE, Gen AI, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Fintech , Agile Leadership, Data Analysis, Technology Modernization, Product Development, Scaled Agile Framework, InvestOne, Global Delivery, Fund Accounting

Experience

Global Head of Technology (Auto and Equipment Finance)

FIS

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Greater Chicago Area

Head of Software Development (Auto Finance)

FIS

2019-11 - 2025-2 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Greater Chicago Area

Product/Solutions: Auto Finance (Origination, Contract Servicing, Accounting, End of Term, Statements, Credit Bureau) for Loans and Leases. • Spearheaded the transformation of internal APIs by treating APIs as products with dedicated documentation and support. • Directed the integration of generative AI (GenAI) into the SDLC by automating repetitive tasks such as code/unit tests generation and testing, Security scanning and remediation while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and ethical AI deployment practices. • Successful implementation of cloud strategy including Event streaming and containerization. • Led the implementation of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). By fostering cross-functional collaboration and aligning teams to a common vision, increased delivery velocity and improved responsiveness to market changes.

Director of Software Development

FIS

2016-5 - 2019-11 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Greater Chicago Area

Product/Solutions: InvestOne – Fund accounting •Orchestrated the migration of on-premises infrastructure to a hybrid cloud environment. •Transitioned from waterfall to agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, fostering unparalleled collaboration among cross-functional teams. •Unified the development and operations teams within a cohesive organization and spearheaded the transition to DevOps practices.

Senior Software Development Manager

FIS

2012-5 - 2016-5 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Greater Chicago Area

Product/Solutions: InvestOne – Fund accounting •Orchestrated a trust-based partnership in a global delivery model. Implemented collaborative tools and processes to bridge geographical and cultural gaps between onshore and offshore teams. •Led an initiative to create domain specific teams in fund accounting. Conducted extensive training and collaboration to deepen understanding of complex financial instruments, regulatory compliance, and accounting standards. •Directed the legacy modernization initiative, migrating from Mainframes IDE to modern IDE eclipse. Oversaw the transformation of legacy systems, streamlining development processes and enhancing developer efficiency.