Anil Mahalaha
About Anil Mahalaha
Anil Mahalaha serves as the Chief Evangelist at Akoya, where he has worked since 2020, and is also a Founding Board Member at Financial Data Exchange. He possesses extensive experience in enterprise application development and has held various leadership roles throughout his career, including significant positions at Fidelity Investments and Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Work at Akoya
Anil Mahalaha has held multiple roles at Akoya since 2020, including Chief Evangelist, Head of Development, Head of Solutions, and Product Owner. In these positions, he has contributed to the establishment of Akoya's Data Access Network, which facilitates connections between FinTech applications and financial institutions through industry-standard APIs. His leadership style promotes cross-functional collaboration, enabling effective communication across various levels within the organization. Mahalaha's work focuses on strategic and tactical technical planning, particularly in enterprise application development and integration.
Experience at Financial Data Exchange
Anil Mahalaha serves as a Founding Board Member at Financial Data Exchange since 2018. In this role, he contributes to the development of standards and practices that enhance data sharing and access within the financial services industry. His involvement reflects his commitment to advancing the integration of technology and finance, ensuring that stakeholders can effectively collaborate in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Previous Roles in the Industry
Prior to his current roles, Anil Mahalaha worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance as a Principal Software Engineer from 1991 to 2000. He later held significant positions at Fidelity Investments, including Vice President of Architecture from 2000 to 2007 and again from 2009 to 2020. He also served as Head of Enterprise Architecture & Engineering at Fidelity International from 2007 to 2009. These roles provided him with extensive experience in software engineering, architecture, and enterprise-level technology solutions.
Education and Expertise
Anil Mahalaha studied at Southern New Hampshire University, where he earned a Master's degree in Computer Information Systems and an MBA. He also completed a Master's degree in Information Technology. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic technical planning and enterprise application development, equipping him with the skills necessary to lead complex technology infrastructure projects.
Contributions to API Standards
At Akoya, Anil Mahalaha played a key role in developing technical, legal, and security standards for API connections between financial institutions and FinTech companies. His contributions are significant in promoting secure and efficient data exchange, which is essential for the growth and integration of financial technologies in the industry.