Mubashir Zafar — Core Banking Integration Lead

Expertise in Desktop Software.

Last verified on June, 2025

Core Skills

Team Leadership

5 yr.

Bio Summary

Software engineer with over 20 years of experience in core banking system implementations and integrations, with a strong background in computer science and business administration. Expertise in leading integration teams, developing system functionalities and managing end-to-end project deliverables. Proven track record in supervising technical teams, engaging with business stakeholders, and providing solutions within the financial services industry. Hands-on experience with Temenos OFS, CRPL Cash Management, and Oracle Financials, evidenced by successful project completions. Adept in SDLC, Agile methodologies, and possess ITIL and PMI-ACP certifications, signifying a commitment to best practices and continuous improvement in the IT sector.

Technical Skills

Java Libraries and Tools	Jasperreports
Java Frameworks	Spring
Data Analysis and Visualization Technologies	Business Analysis, Celonis
Databases & Management Systems / ORM	Oracle Database
Methodologies, Paradigms and Patterns	ITIL
SDK / API and Integrations	Stripe
QA, Test Automation, Security	Unit Testing

Work Experience

Core Banking Integration Lead, Core Banking Integration Lead – HBL Implementation Project

Duration: Mar 2023 – Present
Summary: End-to-end Core Banking System integration for HBL.
Responsibilities: Led the Integration Team, engaged with stakeholders, supervised design and customization, directed integration of services, managed CRPL Cash Management and Remittance Module integrations, coordinated with Oracle Financials for data consistency.
Technologies: Temenos OFS Clearing Framework, Temenos Payment Hub (TPH), Oracle Financials

Sr. Technical Manager, Core Banking Integration Lead – HBL Implementation Project

Duration: Mar 2022 – Mar 2023
Summary: Oversaw system functionalities customization and development for core banking.
Responsibilities: Engaged with stakeholders for business requirements, advised on core banking best practices, customized and developed system functionalities.

AVP, Lead Core Banking Application Developments

Duration: 30Jun2017 – 4Mar2022
Summary: Led Core Banking Application Developments for National Bank of Pakistan.
Responsibilities: Led Core Development Team, gathered requirements, customized and developed application functionalities, supported UAT, resolved production issues, coordinated with vendor for issue resolution.

Sr. Business/Technical Analyst, Business/Technical Analyst, National Bank of Pakistan (Implementation), Profile Direct in TISCO Bank (Implementation)

Duration: 15Jun2009 – 29Jun2017
Summary: Customization and development of banking applications.
Responsibilities: Customized and developed banking applications as per BRD/CRs, supported UAT, and fixed issues.

Business and Technical Analyst, PICIC Bank, NIB Bank, Rozgar Micro Finance Bank, Bank Saderat Iran Bank, SME Bank of Pakistan

Duration: Sep 2004 -- Jun 2009
Summary: Developed enhancements of loan modules for multiple banking projects.
Responsibilities: Customized and developed enhancements of loan modules, supported UAT and after Go-Live issues.

Education

Master of Business Administration
Institute of Business Management
2005 to 2009
Bachelor of Computer Science & Information Technology
NED University
1999 to 2003

Certification

ITIL Foundation
2016
PMI-ACP
2016

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