Ankit Agrawal
About Ankit Agrawal
Ankit Agrawal is a Product Lead at Upswing Financial Technologies with over a decade of experience in the mobile payments sector. He has previously held positions at various financial institutions, including Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank, and holds a B.E. in Information Technology from K J Somaiya Institute of Engineering and IT.
Current Role at Upswing Financial Technologies
Ankit Agrawal serves as the Product Lead at Upswing Financial Technologies, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on product development and management within the financial technology sector. His responsibilities include overseeing the integration of mobile payment solutions and engaging in discussions for onboarding banks. Agrawal's expertise in product and project management is critical to his work, as he manages application service providers and ensures the effective delivery of services in the mobile payments domain.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Ankit Agrawal has a diverse background in the financial services industry, having held several key positions prior to his current role. He worked as a Product Manager at Jupiter from 2020 to 2021 and at RBL Bank from 2016 to 2017. His tenure at Kotak Mahindra Bank as a Senior Manager from 2018 to 2020 further solidified his expertise in product management. Additionally, he spent three years at Axis Bank in a similar capacity from 2013 to 2016. This extensive experience has equipped him with a robust understanding of the financial landscape.
Educational Background
Ankit Agrawal completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology at K J Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology from 2005 to 2009. His foundational education also includes attending Kendriya Vidyalaya from 1994 to 2000 and Newlook Central School from 2001 to 2003, where he studied Science and completed his 10+2. This educational background has provided him with a solid grounding in both technical and analytical skills.
Expertise in Mobile Payments
Ankit Agrawal possesses over a decade of experience in the mobile payments sector, specifically in converting offline payment modules to online platforms. His in-depth knowledge encompasses both technology and business development, which are essential for driving innovation in mobile payment solutions. His role involves managing application service providers and ensuring seamless integration of services, reflecting his commitment to advancing the mobile payments landscape.
Career Progression and Early Roles
Ankit Agrawal's career began with an internship at Bank of Baroda in 2008, followed by a role as Project Manager at Xion Media Labs in 2010. He then joined the National Payments Corporation of India as Assistant Manager - IMPS, where he worked from 2010 to 2013. This early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in product management across various financial institutions, showcasing his growth and adaptability in the industry.