Panchabakesan Thiagarajan
About Panchabakesan Thiagarajan
Panchabakesan Thiagarajan is a Product Manager specializing in Payment Solutions at Inspire Brands, with a strong background in retail payment applications and software product development. He has over 15 years of experience in the technology and finance sectors, having previously held roles at CVS Health and Infosys Technologies Ltd.
Work at Inspire Brands
Panchabakesan Thiagarajan currently serves as Product Manager for Payment Solutions at Inspire Brands, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing payment solutions that enhance customer experiences across the company's various brands. His responsibilities include overseeing the design and rollout of software products tailored for retail payment applications.
Previous Experience at CVS Health
Prior to his current role, Panchabakesan worked at CVS Health for a total of eight years in various capacities. He initially served as a Senior Software Developer (Contractor) from 2014 to 2019, where he contributed to the development of retail payment applications. He then transitioned to the role of Advisor - Application Development from 2019 to 2022, focusing on system design and software product rollout.
Career at Infosys Technologies Ltd
Before his tenure at CVS Health, Panchabakesan worked at Infosys Technologies Ltd as a Technology Lead from 2006 to 2014. During his eight years at Infosys, he gained significant experience in managing technology projects and leading teams, which laid the groundwork for his future roles in application development and payment solutions.
Education and Expertise
Panchabakesan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Pondicherry University, which he completed from 2007 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Anna University between 2002 and 2006. In addition, he completed a Postgraduate Program in Artificial Intelligence at The University of Texas at Austin in 2021, further enhancing his technical expertise.
Skills in Payment Solutions
Panchabakesan has extensive experience in requirement analysis for payment solutions, particularly in the retail payments sector. He has managed global teams and vendor relationships, focusing on the retail point of sale and payments domain. His strong background in supporting and rolling out software products has contributed to his effectiveness in developing innovative payment solutions.