Kabir Khaleque - AI Engineer / Banking IT Specialist

Q: Where is Kabir based?

Kabir is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany .

Q: What languages does Kabir speak?

Kabir speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kabir have?

Kabir has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Kabir has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years . Note that Kabir may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kabir's latest experience?

Kabir's most recent position is AI Engineer / Banking IT Specialist at Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) & Real Estate Firm .

Q: What companies has Kabir worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kabir has worked for Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) & Real Estate Firm and Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) .

Q: Which industries is Kabir most experienced in?

Kabir is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Retail , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Kabir most experienced in?

Kabir is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Business Intelligence , and Project Management . Kabir also has some experience in Product Development , Finance , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Kabir worked in recently?

Kabir has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Kabir worked in recently?

Kabir has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Business Intelligence , and Finance .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Jul 2025 - Present

8 months

AI Engineer / Banking IT Specialist

Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) & Real Estate Firm

Developed a retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) application using LangChain and LangGraph for corporate document parsing, delivered as an installable Electron desktop application with local AI models via Ollama.
Currently providing ongoing AI feature support for the Loan Pricing Tool at Hamburg Commercial Bank, with a commitment of three days per month.
Architected Kubernetes-native solutions, including Helm chart configuration and Azure DevOps pipeline integration.

Jun 2019 - Jul 2025

6 years 2 months

Team Lead / Infrastructure Architect / DevOps / Developer

Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB)

Designed and delivered the Loan Pricing Tool, overseeing architecture and implementation using R Shiny, and deploying the solution on Azure Kubernetes with full CI/CD, Data Factory integration, and middleware interfacing.
Migrated the Balance Sheet Management platform from on-premise Cloudera to Azure Databricks, including the implementation of AI prototypes for large dataset analysis.
Implemented a KYC solution, reusing platform components for digital onboarding as part of the HSH Digitalisation programme.

May 2017 - May 2019

2 years 1 month

Technical Architect / Developer

HSH Nordbank

Designed and built the first enterprise data warehouse in Cloudera for the Balance Sheet Management team, including protocols for data ingestion, transformation, and reporting.
Led the architecture and implementation of a cloud migration to Azure HDInsight, followed by a subsequent migration to Databricks, delivering an AI analytics prototype.

Apr 2008 - Mar 2017

9 years

Data Architect / Team Lead

Deutsche Börse

Architected and deployed an ultra-low latency global trading platform for the International Securities Exchange (ISE) and Eurex, achieving production-ready performance in options and futures trading.
Provided technology leadership by selecting Oracle Coherence, MySQL Cluster, and custom C++ components, managing the entire project lifecycle from design to ongoing support.

Jun 2002 - Jul 2007

5 years 2 months

Data Architect / Senior Developer

DKIB (Dresdner Kleinwort Benson)

Led project design and implementation for RWS (Reporting Workstation), a Sybase ASE 15/IQ/Linux/Java-based data warehouse supporting risk data for 2,000+ users and downstream systems. Developed the database using star and snowflake schemas for normalized data, handled coding, subversion control, and release environment setup for developer testing.
Reduced data loading times by 10,000-fold at DRKW and cut system upgrade times from 68 hours to 8 hours at Commerz Financial.

Feb 2000 - Jun 2002

2 years 5 months

Architect / Consultant

Deutsche Boerse, DRKW, Credit Suisse, SMS0 and Baitella

Provided architecture, consultancy, and IT solutions for Deutsche Börse, DRKW, Credit Suisse, SMS0, and Baitella, focusing on system optimisation, database design, and scalable infrastructure for finance and e-commerce projects.

Sep 1997 - Nov 1999

2 years 3 months

IT Architect

DG Bank

Architected a global risk project for Infinity, handling documentation, design, and implementation of ten data import systems mapped to the Montage data model. Led production deployment, support, and release process definition using Sybase ASE 12, C++, and shell scripting.

Jan 1997 - Sep 1997

9 months

Team Leader / Lead Developer

Commerz Financial Products

Led Summit v2.4 to v2.5 upgrade, reconstructing processes and modules to reduce upgrade time from 68 to 8 hours.
Coordinated global upgrades in Paris, Frankfurt, New York, and Tokyo.
Installed the Summit system solo in Paris, utilizing Sybase administration skills due to limited IT resources.

Apr 1996 - Dec 1996

9 months

Team Leader

ING Barings

Directed a team of ten developers to implement a bespoke data warehouse feeding Summit for Risk IT, introducing BOM architecture and separating market, counterparty, and static data into three databases.
Managed rollout across London, New York, Amsterdam, Tokyo, and Sao Paulo, ensuring quality assurance, stable testing environments, and regression testing.
Utilized C++, Unix, Rogue Wave, Persistence, and Orbix.

Mar 1995 - Apr 1996

1 year 2 months

Team Leader

Lehman Brothers

Implemented a global credit reporting system using a C++ client/server solution with Sybase and Rogue Wave, achieving CAD 1996 regulatory compliance for a consortium of over twenty banks.
Managed global project rollouts, successfully deploying solutions in London, New York, Amsterdam, Tokyo, and São Paulo.
Delivered regulatory compliance solutions including CAD, KYC, and risk reporting systems for several tier-1 banks.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (30 years), Retail (2.5 years), and Real Estate (0.5 years).

Banking and Finance

Retail

Real Estate

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (30 years), Business Intelligence (14 years), Project Management (10 years), Product Development (9.5 years), Finance (9.5 years), and Operations (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Product Development

Finance

Operations

Summary

With over 35 years of experience as an IT Architect, Kabir Khaleque has consistently delivered mission-critical systems for Tier 1 investment and commercial banks. He specialises in integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning, developing low-latency trading platforms, designing risk management systems, and implementing enterprise data warehousing solutions. Kabir has a proven ability to lead projects from inception through to production and has presented at the board level.

Development of AI/ML and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications for the processing of financial documents.
Design and deployment of ultra-low latency trading and market data systems.
Implementation of regulatory reporting solutions, covering areas such as CAD, KYC, and balance sheet management.
Creation of platforms for foreign exchange (FX), derivatives, and equities trading.
Expertise in migrating systems to the cloud (Azure, Databricks, Cloudera), as well as modernising on-premise infrastructure.

Skills

Ai/ml & Modern Stack: Python, Langchain, Rag, Ollama, Electron, R Shiny
Cloud & Devops: Azure (Databricks, Data Factory, Devops), Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Ci/cd
Databases: Oracle, Sybase, Mysql, Postgresql, Teradata, Sqlite, Cloudera
Languages: C++, Java, Javascript, Typescript, Python, Sql, Shell Scripting, C#
Frameworks: Angular, React, Node.js, J2ee, .Net, Visual Basic
Infrastructure: Linux/unix, Windows, Orbix, Rogue Wave, Load Balancing, High Availability
Banking Systems: Summit, Murex, Infinity (Montage), Gip, Prophet, Kyc Platforms

Languages

English

Native

German

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1987 - Jun 1990

Imperial College London

BSc(Eng), Computer Science · Computer Science · London, United Kingdom

Oct 1985 - Jun 1987

A-Levels

Oct 1983 - Jun 1985

O-Levels

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Kabir based?

Kabir is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

What languages does Kabir speak?

Kabir speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Kabir have?

Kabir has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Kabir has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Kabir may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kabir be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kabir would be well-suited for roles such as: AI Engineer / Banking IT Specialist, Team Lead / Infrastructure Architect / DevOps / Developer, Technical Architect / Developer.

What is Kabir's latest experience?

Kabir's most recent position is AI Engineer / Banking IT Specialist at Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) & Real Estate Firm.

What companies has Kabir worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kabir has worked for Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) & Real Estate Firm and Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB).

Which industries is Kabir most experienced in?

Kabir is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Retail, and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Kabir most experienced in?

Kabir is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Business Intelligence, and Project Management. Kabir also has some experience in Product Development, Finance, and Operations.

Which industries has Kabir worked in recently?

Kabir has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Kabir worked in recently?

Kabir has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Business Intelligence, and Finance.

What is Kabir's education?

Kabir holds a Bachelor in Computer Science from Imperial College London.

What is the availability of Kabir?

Kabir is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kabir?

Kabir's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.