Abhishek Iyer
About Abhishek Iyer
Abhishek Iyer is an Associate Director of Engineering at Cashfree Payments, with a background in software development and engineering management. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Sabre Corporation, DailyNinja, and bigbasket.com, and he holds degrees in chemistry and computer science from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.
Current Role at Cashfree Payments
Abhishek Iyer serves as the Associate Director of Engineering at Cashfree Payments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and leading technical teams to enhance the company's payment solutions. His experience in engineering management contributes to the development of innovative financial technology at Cashfree Payments.
Previous Experience at Cashfree Payments
Before becoming Associate Director, Abhishek Iyer worked as an Engineering Manager at Cashfree Payments from 2020 to 2022. During this period, he managed engineering teams and facilitated the implementation of various projects aimed at improving the company's service offerings in the payments industry.
Career Background in Technology
Abhishek Iyer has a diverse background in technology, having held various roles in software development and engineering management. He worked at Sabre Corporation as a Software Developer from 2012 to 2015 and later served as CTO at DailyNinja from 2016 to 2020. He also had a brief tenure as Engineering Manager at bigbasket.com in 2020.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Abhishek Iyer completed his studies at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry and Computer Science from 2007 to 2012. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in engineering and technology.
Early Career and Internships
Abhishek Iyer began his professional journey as an intern at Sabre Corporation in 2012, where he gained initial experience in software development. Following this, he worked at the Zapcom Group as a Software Engineer for six months in 2016, further building his skills in the technology sector.