Karan Sharma
About Karan Sharma
Karan Sharma is a Product Manager at IndusInd Bank with a strong background in finance, strategy, e-commerce, and payments. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, and has worked in various roles at prominent companies including Ericsson, Jio, and HDFC ERGO General Insurance.
Work at IndusInd Bank
Karan Sharma has been serving as a Product Manager at IndusInd Bank since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of various payment acceptance products. His focus includes solutions such as POS Terminals, UPI QR, and the Merchant App & Portal. His work contributes to enhancing the bank's offerings in the merchant acquiring business.
Education and Expertise
Karan Sharma holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, where he studied Finance and Strategy from 2013 to 2015. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, completing his degree from 2007 to 2011. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both technology and business management.
Background
Karan Sharma began his career as an Engineer in Software Delivery at Ericsson, where he worked for two years from 2011 to 2013 in Kolkata. He transitioned to Jio, where he held multiple roles, including Program Manager for Networks and later as Product Manager for E-Commerce and Payments from 2016 to 2019. Following his tenure at Jio, he served as AVP of Digital Products at HDFC ERGO General Insurance from 2019 to 2021.
Achievements in Payment Solutions
Karan Sharma has extensive experience in the merchant acquiring business, with a specific focus on payment acceptance solutions. His previous roles in e-commerce and payments at Jio have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry, which he applies in his current position at IndusInd Bank. His expertise is instrumental in developing innovative payment products.