John Hodges

Background

About John Hodges

Senior technology executive and program management leader with 15+ years of expertise in driving vision, strategy, and execution for large-scale finance and banking projects, leading high-performing teams, and managing multimillion-dollar project portfolios globally. • Proven track record of deploying Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies to streamline the SDLC and facilitate effective problem- solving, issue resolution, and risk mitigation across all stages of the project life cycle, enabling timely, within-budget solutions delivery. • Excels in relationship building, managing large global cross-functional teams, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across diverse regions to drive strategic initiatives and transformative solutions within the banking and financial services sector. • AWS Certified - Cloud and AI Practitioner •Technology Leadership: Expertise in spearheading technology modernization initiatives, leading teams across international settings in Europe, Asia, and the US. • Innovative Solutions: Passionate about driving continuous improvement and implementing forward-thinking solutions to meet organizational goals. • Adaptable: Delivered solutions for risk management, portfolio management, fraud risk, Digital banking, SRE/production support • Program and Change management: Demonstrated success in managing complex changes, strategic planning, and solutions development using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. • Industry Experience: Comprehensive background in investment, retail, and private banking, with a focus on delivering high-impact projects. • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner: Proficient in cloud technologies • AWS Certified AI Practitioner - AI and Machine Learning on AWS