Durga Kar - Team Topologies Advocate
Durga Kar - Team Topologies Advocate
Durga leads global capabilities across all regions at IG Group, a global leader in online trading and investments. With over 22 years of experience in technology leadership, he has held key roles ranging from transformational lead and architect to delivery manager, across multiple geographies and domains.
Known for implementing innovative, scalable solutions that enhance customer experience and drive business growth, Durga is a T-shaped professional who brings both depth and breadth of expertise. He believes that leadership in technology goes beyond execution—it's about fostering a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and innovation.
In his current role, Durga is also an advocate for responsible AI, ensuring that technological advancements align with ethical practices while delivering exceptional value to the business.
You can reach Durga via:
Team Topologies Advocacy
Durga has repeatedly demonstrated success in building high-performing teams aligned with the flow of work. He has led the formation of stream-aligned teams, as well as enabling and platform teams, ensuring that capabilities are structured to support business outcomes rather than traditional hierarchies. Rather than disrupting effective teams by redistributing expertise, he focuses on scaling them with flexibility and intent.
A strong advocate of Team Topologies, Durga consistently encourages organizations to apply its six team interaction patterns and nine foundational principles. He leads by example—eschewing rigid hierarchies and creating environments where trust, learning, and adaptability thrive.
