Keshav Bansal — CTO
I am an Engineering Leader with over a decade of international experience spanning cloud architecture, AI-driven product development, and technology leadership across financial services, startups, and global tech firms. Currently at Discover Financial Services (now Capital One), I lead cross-functional engineering teams to design and deliver enterprise-scale, AI-enabled, cloud-native solutions that support digital banking transformation. My work matters because financial institutions today face a dual challenge: innovating faster than disruptors while maintaining customer trust and regulatory compliance. I thrive at this intersection—bridging business strategy and technology to build platforms that are not only scalable and secure but also ethically designed and compliant. Over the years, I’ve: - Led the delivery of a Clean Room AdTech framework, improving campaign efficiency by 15% and customer targeting precision by 27%. - Guided cloud migration and AI adoption strategies that reduced operational risk and improved time-to-market for solutions by 30%. - Built and mentored high-performing engineering teams, embedding a culture of agility, innovation, and accountability. Beyond my corporate role, I contribute to society by leading free corporate yoga sessions across the UK and volunteering in environmental initiatives such as Project GreenHands. I believe technology, when applied thoughtfully, can improve both business outcomes and human wellbeing—whether through inclusive financial products or sustainable solutions. I am passionate about driving responsible AI adoption, shaping strategies that balance innovation with governance, and empowering organisations to unlock long-term value through technology.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS expert with a strong focus on AI and cloud solutions.
Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom
Experience: 10 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Cloud Computing
- Ai Development
- Blockchain Development
- Data Science
Career Highlights
- Led AI-enabled cloud solutions for digital banking.
- Improved campaign efficiency and targeting precision.
- Passionate about responsible AI adoption and governance.
Work Experience
Capital One
Principal Engineer | Manager | AI, Architecture, Data, Cloud & Platform | R&D (10 mos)
Discover Financial Services
Principal Engineer (2 yrs 1 mo)
Lead Engineer (1 yr 5 mos)
Senior Cloud Engineer (2 yrs)
Connected Chains LLC
Interim Chief Technology Officer (6 mos)
Kenda Software Enteprises LTD.
Solutions Architect (1 yr 6 mos)
Data Scientist | Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Expert | Backend and Cloud Operations (2 yrs 9 mos)
Venda.io
Blockchain Engineer (2 yrs 6 mos)
DiffBlue
Data Scientist (11 mos)
Channel Intelligence (CI) / Software Engineer (7 mos)
Hotel Price Ads Team(HA) / Technical Support Engineer L-2 (1 yr)
Education
Master's degree at University of Oxford
Master of Advanced Computer Science at University of Reading
Digital Marketing and Practice of Entrepreneurship at Henley Business School
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Maharshi Dayanand University
at Model School