VP Engineering | Credit Risk Technology | Risk Platforms & AI Modernisation

Pune District, Maharashtra, India

Pune Division, Maharashtra, India

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India



Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Communications Engineering
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
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VP Engineering with 20 years of experience in credit risk technology and capital applications. Skilled in leading large engineering teams, modernizing risk platforms, and aligning technology with regulatory priorities. Known for delivering measurable impact - from global award‑winning teams to AI‑enabled engineering practices - while collaborating with CIOs and stakeholders on modernization and data strategy. Looking to step into Director‑level roles where I can scale innovation, governance, and efficiency across global financial institutions.
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Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Communications Engineering, National Institute of Technology Durgapur