Nitish Mathew
About Nitish Mathew
Nitish Mathew serves as the Senior Director of Data Engineering & Governance at Afterpay, where he has worked since 2021. With a background in business intelligence and engineering, he has held various leadership roles across multiple companies and has a strong focus on developing effective data products.
Work at Afterpay
Nitish Mathew has held multiple roles at Afterpay, starting as Director of Data Engineering from 2017 to 2021. In 2021, he transitioned to the position of Senior Director, Data Engineering & Governance, where he has been responsible for overseeing data engineering initiatives. His work is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and he has contributed to the development of data products aimed at delivering business outcomes.
Experience at Cash App
In 2024, Nitish Mathew began working at Cash App as Senior Director, Data Engineering & Governance. His role involves leading data engineering efforts to enhance the platform's data capabilities. This position is based in Austin, Texas, United States, and represents a continuation of his focus on data governance and engineering.
Professional Background
Nitish Mathew has a diverse professional background in data engineering and business intelligence. He worked at Infosys Consulting as a Senior Consultant for seven months in 2016, focusing on enterprise insights. Prior to that, he held the position of Business Intelligence and Analytics Consultant in Greater New York City from 2011 to 2012. His earlier roles include Director of Business Intelligence at Cablevision and Senior Business Intelligence Consultant at MicroStrategy.
Education and Expertise
Nitish Mathew holds two Master’s degrees from Penn State University, one in Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain and Information Systems, and another in Industrial Engineering. He also earned a B.Tech in Industrial Engineering from the College of Engineering Trivandrum. His educational background supports his expertise in data engineering and governance.
Coaching and Leadership
Nitish Mathew has a passion for coaching leaders and building engineering teams. He emphasizes the importance of inspiring teams to deliver business outcomes through effective data products. His approach includes fostering a positive environment where achieving business goals is balanced with enjoyment in the workplace.