Jatan Porecha
About Jatan Porecha
Jatan Porecha serves as the Vice President of Architecture at Planful, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software architecture and development, having held various roles at multiple companies, including CA Technologies and Blackhawk Network.
Current Role at Planful
Jatan Porecha serves as the Vice President of Architecture at Planful, a position he has held since 2022. He works on-site in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. In this role, he focuses on overseeing architectural strategies and ensuring the alignment of technology with business objectives. His leadership contributes to the development of innovative solutions that enhance the company's offerings in Enterprise Performance Management.
Previous Experience at Planful
Before becoming Vice President of Architecture, Jatan Porecha held several positions at Planful, including Director of Architecture from 2018 to 2022 and Principal Application Architect from 2015 to 2018. His tenure at Planful spans a total of seven years, during which he played a key role in designing and developing SaaS products, particularly in the areas of performance management and data integration.
Career Background
Jatan Porecha has a diverse career in technology and architecture. He worked at CA Technologies as a Senior Services Architect from 2012 to 2015 and at Blackhawk Network as a Software Consultant from 2010 to 2011. His earlier roles include positions at Obopay, aurionPro Solutions, and Trigyn Technologies Ltd, where he developed frameworks for transaction management and security. His experience spans various domains, including payments security and mobile money transfer.
Education and Expertise
Jatan Porecha earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from Sardar Patel University, studying from 1997 to 2001. He possesses expertise in applied cryptography and data analytics, which supports his work in developing secure and efficient software solutions. His advocacy for technical solutions to team coordination challenges reflects his commitment to improving operational efficiency.
Achievements in Software Development
Throughout his career, Jatan Porecha has been involved in designing and developing various financial products, including those related to social lending and card processing. He has developed frameworks that assist developers in managing transaction management, authorization security, telemetry, performance metrics, and logging. His contributions have been significant in startup environments, where innovation and agility are crucial.