Ashish Tandon: Strategist, Educator, Technologist, Builder of Bold Ideas
I transform complex challenges into elegant solutions at the intersection of technology,
business, and human experience.
Professional Impact
As a Product Leader and Agile Coach with over 8 years of experience across banking,
fintech, and civic innovation, I’ve driven measurable results that matter:
- Led cloud transformations at Manulife and Scotiabank, achieving 20% increase in
adoption and 30% faster time-to-market - Delivered multi-million dollar savings through strategic automation and
modernization initiatives - Mentored high-performing teams that consistently achieved 95% on-time delivery
rates - Implemented value-first delivery frameworks that reduced costs by 10% while
enhancing quality
Innovation Leadership
I’m currently pursuing two parallel entrepreneurial ventures
Founder, OpenPolicy.me
A civic-tech platform revolutionizing how Canadians engage with governance by making
laws understandable and accessible. Our platform provides real-time access to
parliamentary bills, allows citizens to vote on policies, and fosters direct interaction with
representatives through AI-powered insights and user-friendly experiences
Director, Radiant Elements Limited
An innovation firm building applications that connect people with policies, ideas, and
each other. We blend technical excellence with human-centered design to create digital
solutions that drive meaningful transformation.
Technical Expertise
I bring a unique blend of technical fluency and business rigor, leveraging:
- Cloud Infrastructure: Azure, AWS, multi-cloud strategies
- DevOps & Automation: Terraform, Chef, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines
- Agile Frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, custom hybrid approaches
- Project Management: Jira, Azure DevOps, enterprise-scale delivery
- Product Development: Kubernetes, microservices, API-first design
Whether launching containerized platforms or leading complex financial system
migrations like ISO 20022 cutovers, I thrive in environments where complexity meets
clarity.
Global Educator
My passion for knowledge-sharing has built a global academic footprint. I’ve taught
international business and project management at prestigious institutions across four
continents:
- North America: Seneca Polytechnic (Canada)
- Europe: University of Northampton (UK), Aachen (Germany), Montpellier (France),
Barcelona (Spain) - Asia: Beijing and Guangzhou (China), Hanoi (Vietnam)
- Latin America: Cuernavaca (Mexico), San Pedro Sula (Honduras)
My teaching philosophy integrates real-world experience, intellectual curiosity, and
diverse global perspectives to create engaging learning environments.
Credentials & Education
My commitment to continuous learning is reflected in my academic and professional
credentials:
- Ph.D. Candidate in Business Transformation, Uninter International University
- MBA in Strategy, University of Northampton
- Executive Program for Business Professionals, University of Toronto – Rotman
School of Management
Professional Certifications
I hold over 20 professional certifications including:
- Agile Leadership: ICAgile Certified Professional (Coaching Agile Transformations,
Team Facilitation, Agile Coaching), SAFe 5 Agilist, PMI-ACP - Project Management: PRINCE2 Practitioner, Certified Scrum Master, Certified
- Scrum Product Owner
Technical Excellence: DevOps Master, ITIL Foundation, Salesforce Certified - Administrator
Process Optimization: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Prosci Change Practitioner
