Balakrishnan Mahadevan
About Balakrishnan Mahadevan
Balakrishnan Mahadevan is a Product Owner at Volante Technologies, with a background in consulting and extensive experience in cross-border payments. He has held various roles at notable companies including Cognizant, Infosys, and HSBC, and has a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Madras.
Current Role at Volante Technologies
Balakrishnan Mahadevan serves as a Product Owner at Volante Technologies since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and ensuring alignment with market needs. His expertise in payment systems and financial technology contributes to the company's innovative solutions in the industry.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Prior to his current position, Balakrishnan worked at Cognizant as a Consulting Manager from 2010 to 2018 in Chennai. During his tenure, he managed various consulting projects, leveraging his extensive knowledge in financial services to deliver effective solutions to clients.
Educational Background
Balakrishnan holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Madras. He also studied at GILL ADARSH in Chennai. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his analytical skills in the financial technology sector.
Career History in Financial Services
Balakrishnan has a diverse career in financial services, having held various roles across multiple organizations. He worked as a Lead Consultant at Infosys from 2007 to 2010, a Functional Consultant at Oracle Financial Services Software Limited from 2004 to 2005, and a Senior Manager Business Solutions at Standard Chartered GBS from 2005 to 2007. His career began at HSBC, where he served for 13 years from 1991 to 2004.
Expertise in Payment Systems
Balakrishnan has specialized expertise in cross-border payments and has implemented state-of-the-art payment systems for major financial institutions. He has hands-on experience with ISO XML messaging standards and has successfully transformed and implemented solutions such as Finacle, Temenos TPS, and Volpay at various banks in Europe and America.