Tushar Desai — CEO
With over 25 years of experience in Business Strategy, Architecture, and Engineering Leadership, I specialize in Digital Payments, FinTech Innovation, and Cloud-Based Solutions. As a Director of Engineering & previous experiences of Site Leader, I drive large-scale transformations, global technology initiatives, and high-performing teams to shape the future of financial inclusion. As an entrepreneur, I have co-founded multiple startups in EdTech and PropTech, demonstrating my ability to scale businesses and deliver impactful technology solutions. My contributions have earned recognition from prominent government leaders for driving technological excellence and innovation. I am also a published author, sharing my insights and experiences through my book, COVID-19: When It Struck My Life. Passionate about mentorship, technology leadership, and philanthropy, I continuously strive to empower people and economies through cutting-edge digital transformation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and EdTech leader with expertise in digital transformation and engineering management.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 22 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Value Enablement
- Customer Success
- Cloud Architecture & Saas Development
- Digital Payments & Fintech Strategy
- Engineering Leadership & Site Management
- Entrepreneurship & Startup Scaling
- Start-up Leadership
- Engineering Management
- It Strategy & Product Development
Career Highlights
- Over 25 years in Business Strategy and Engineering Leadership
- Recognized for driving technological excellence and innovation
- Published author and passionate mentor in technology leadership
Work Experience
Mastercard
Vice President , Value Enablement and Optimisation (10 mos)
Director Of Engineering (3 yrs 7 mos)
Stealth Mode Startups in EdTech and PropTech
Co-Founder , CXO Roles (2 yrs)
Unichronic Systems Pvt Ltd
Head Of Engineering and Site Leader (4 yrs 6 mos)
Emmersive Infotech
Co-Founder (1 yr 11 mos)
BMC Software
Manager Product Development (5 yrs 9 mos)
Avaya
System Verification Engineer (1 yr 6 mos)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Sr. Associate Projects (5 mos)
eGain Communications
Sr. QA Team Lead (4 yrs)
Education
B.E at Pune Institute of Computer Technology
ITIL V3 Foundation Certification at ITIL V3 Foundation certification
MBA at IIBM
CSTE at QAI USA
at RCM
CSTM at SQTC - Govt Of India