Uday Thakur
About Uday Thakur
Uday Thakur is the CTO and Co-founder of Volante Technologies, known for his pivotal role in launching significant payment innovations and collaborations with major banks.
CTO & Co-founder of Volante Technologies
Uday Thakur serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-founder of Volante Technologies. In this role, he has been instrumental in guiding the company's technical vision and innovating in the fintech sector. Thakur co-founded the company in a challenging period post-9/11 and the dot-com crash, leveraging opportunities where others saw risk. His leadership has been pivotal in Volante's journey to becoming a dominant player in payments modernization.
Real-Time Payments Innovation
Uday Thakur played a significant role in launching the first US real-time payment system and the inaugural instant payment system in Saudi Arabia. These initiatives reflect Thakur's commitment to advancing real-time transaction capabilities and enhancing financial service infrastructure. His contributions in these areas have helped position Volante Technologies as a leader in real-time payment solutions.
Collaboration with Goldman Sachs
Uday Thakur was involved in the collaboration with Goldman Sachs to develop a digital transaction banking service built entirely in the cloud. This project exemplifies Thakur's expertise in cutting-edge financial technologies, enabling streamlined and efficient transaction services. The successful partnership with Goldman Sachs underscores Thakur's ability to drive innovation and complex project execution within the fintech industry.
Global ISO 20022 Migration with Citi
Uday Thakur contributed to Volante Technologies' collaboration with Citi for the global ISO 20022 migration. This effort aims to simplify the complex mandatory migrations across diverse markets. Thakur's involvement in this initiative highlights his proficiency in navigating regulatory landscapes and facilitating smooth transitions to new standards in global finance, which is essential for maintaining efficiency and compliance.