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GABOR
BERNICS

Banking Operations Lead with Engineering and DevOps Architecture Leadership

Building secure, scalable and future-ready
financial platforms.

Digital bank and cloud illustration

About Me

I’m a technology and operations leader specializing in neobanking, payment systems, cloud architecture and DevOps.

I design and operate complex, regulated platforms, taking end-to-end responsibility for reliability, security, scalability and compliance.

My background combines hands-on engineering with team leadership and operational oversight. I build solutions that not only look good on paper but work reliably in real production environments.

I love turning technological complexity into simple, dependable systems that meet business needs, regulatory requirements and long-term operational stability.

SERVICES / WHAT I DO

Cloud & DevOps

Design, build and operate secure, scalable cloud platforms for modern financial services.

  • Hybrid and cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS)
  • High availability and disaster recovery design
  • DevOps, CI/CD and platform engineering
  • Infrastructure as code and cost optimisation
  • Cloud governance in regulated environments

Neobank Platforms

End-to-end digital banking and payment operations for new-age financial institutions.

  • Core banking & real-time transaction processing
  • Payments integration and open banking APIs
  • Operational resilience & continuity planning
  • Incident, crisis and problem management
  • SLAs, KPIs and service quality management

IT Security & Compliance

Embedding security and resilience into every layer of your platform.

  • Secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure design
  • Identity, access and platform security
  • Operational security controls and monitoring
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery
  • Security governance and risk management

Highlighted Projects

Digital Neobank Launch

Designed and launched a fully cloud-native neobank platform with automated onboarding, real-time payments and AI-driven fraud detection.

Compliance Automation

Implemented automated compliance monitoring and reporting across multi-cloud infrastructure to ensure DORA, NIS2 and GDPR adherence.

Incident Response Platform

Built an integrated incident and crisis management platform with real-time monitoring, auto-remediation and executive dashboards.

How We Create Value

Banking Operations

We take full end-to-end responsibility for banking and payment operations, covering daily operations, incident and crisis management, business continuity, and regulatory compliance. Our focus is on high availability, operational resilience, and audit-ready processes aligned with MNB, DORA, NIS2, GDPR, and PCI DSS requirements.

Cloud Architecture

We design cloud and hybrid architectures that are not only technically sound, but also operable, scalable, and cost-efficient. DevOps, automation, and operational governance are built in from day one, ensuring platforms remain secure, compliant, and sustainable in regulated financial environments.

IT Security & Compliance

We treat IT security as an integral part of both development and operations, not as a separate initiative. Security and compliance requirements (GDPR, PCI DSS, DORA, NIS2) are embedded into system design, operational processes, incident handling, and audit interactions, ensuring continuous compliance without slowing down delivery.

2025

Banking Operations Lead of neobank | - 2025

OFSZ – Országos Fizetési Szolgáltató
  • End-to-end owner of the entire banking and payment operations across core banking platforms, transaction-processing systems, customer-facing services, and underlying infrastructure.
  • Leads the development, migration, modernization, and day-to-day operation of core banking systems, coordinating hybrid on-premise and cloud environments, DevOps governance, and vendor ecosystems.
  • Drives DevOps culture and operational maturity within internal development and operations teams, ensuring secure, stable, and compliant operations aligned with MNB, DORA, NIS2, GDPR, and PCI DSS requirements.
  • Holds full accountability for operational resilience, incident and crisis management, business continuity, and regulatory interactions, with strong focus on automation, KPIs, SLAs, cost efficiency, and service quality.
2022

DevOps & Data Analytics Engineering Manager | 2022 – 2025

Allianz Technology
  • Led multiple cross-functional teams across DevOps, Data Analytics, Infrastructure, and Support, delivering scalable enterprise and financial services platforms.
  • Owned the implementation, deployment, and operation of cloud and data solutions, ensuring reliability, security, and long-term sustainability.
  • Defined and promoted engineering standards, DevOps practices, and agile ways of working, while supporting people management, talent development, and leadership growth.
  • Worked closely with senior stakeholders to align technology delivery with business and transformation objectives.
2019

DevOps Manager | 2019 – 2022

Cognizant
  • Led international DevOps Platform Services teams supporting banking and insurance clients, managing platform reliability and operational excellence.
  • Responsible for platform reliability, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and operational excellence in regulated enterprise environments.
  • Managed distributed teams and coordinated delivery across multiple locations and time zones.
  • Designed and implemented DevOps and CI/CD solutions tailored for regulated industries, ensuring compliance and security.
  • Defined DevOps operating models, standards, and KPIs across teams, aligning with business and technology strategy.
  • Drove platform observability, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing reliability and resilience.
2018

Lead DevOps Engineer | 2018 – 2019

Accenture
  • Designed and implemented DevOps and CI/CD solutions for banking, insurance, and other regulated enterprise platforms.
  • Worked closely with development, infrastructure, and security teams to improve deployment automation, reliability, and release efficiency.
  • Provided production support and incident resolution, analysing root causes and driving continuous improvement.
  • Acted as technical lead and mentor, guiding DevOps engineers and cross-functional teams on best practices.
  • Defined CI/CD tools, infrastructure-as-code patterns, and integrated security controls (DevSecOps).
  • Drove adoption of DevOps culture and automation across projects, enhancing collaboration and delivery speed.
2015

Service Manager | 2015 – 2018

evosoft (Siemens AG)
  • Managed DevOps-related IT services with focus on service availability, incident management, project delivery, and process optimisation in large enterprise environments.
  • Acted as a key interface between engineering, operations and business stakeholders.
  • Owned incident, problem and change management processes, ensuring continuous availability and compliance.
  • Coordinated vendor management and internal teams for project delivery.
  • Optimised service processes and workflows, driving efficiency and cost optimisation.
2012

System Engineer | 2012 – 2014

Raben Trans European Hungary
  • Managed enterprise infrastructure and system operations within a logistics environment.
  • Provided operational support, system stability and platform enhancements.
2006

System Engineer & Software Developer (.NET) | 2006 – 2012

Hungarian Medium-Sized Company
  • Performed system engineering and software development tasks.
  • Developed .NET-based applications and provided infrastructure support.