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Senior IT Executive
25+ Years Experience
Abhijit Girish Pradhan
Accomplished technology executive with 25 years of experience in banking and fintech, driving digital transformation, cybersecurity excellence, and operational innovation across India's leading financial institutions.
Expert in core banking systems including Finacle, Omni, and SwiftCore — with deep specialization in data center migrations, ISO 27001:2013 cybersecurity frameworks, Agile organizational transformation, and RBI regulatory compliance. A proven leader who has built and directed cross-functional teams of 100+ professionals, delivering mission-critical programs on time and within budget.
With a career spanning cooperative banking, enterprise software, edtech, and fintech, Abhijit brings a rare blend of hands-on technical expertise and strategic executive leadership to every engagement. His track record includes zero-downtime infrastructure migrations, organization-wide Agile adoption, and architecting next-generation fintech platforms from the ground up.
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Core Competencies & Technical Arsenal
Abhijit's leadership is anchored in a comprehensive skill set that spans strategic IT governance and hands-on technical execution. His expertise bridges the gap between boardroom vision and engineering delivery — ensuring that technology investments translate into measurable business outcomes.
IT Strategy & Innovation
Enterprise technology roadmaps, digital transformation, and fintech product vision
Cybersecurity & Compliance
ISO 27001, ISMS, RBI regulatory frameworks, and risk management
Core Banking Solutions
Finacle, Omni, SwiftCore implementations, migrations, and integrations
Agile & Project Governance
Scrum adoption, sprint planning, release management, and program delivery
Infrastructure & Operations
Data center migrations, DR/BCP planning, and cloud-ready architecture
Stakeholder Leadership
C-suite advisory, cross-functional teams of 100+, vendor and board engagement
Technical Skills
Security & Governance
ISO 27001, IAM, Vulnerability Management, DR/BCP
Databases & Reporting
MS SQL Server 2016–2024, PostgreSQL, Jasper Reports
DevOps & QA Tools
GIT, JIRA, Redmine, Postman, Splunk
Collaboration & Methodology
MS Project, Slack, Notion, Office 365, Agile/Scrum
Career Timeline
A progressive career trajectory spanning cooperative banking, enterprise software, edtech, and fintech — consistently taking on larger mandates and delivering transformational outcomes at every stage.
Director — PayVance Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 2024 – Nov 2025
Defined the fintech product vision and roadmap from inception. Led the architecture and launch of digital onboarding, automated KYC verification, and real-time analytics platforms. Established the technology foundation for a next-generation payments company, collaborating closely with founders, regulators, and engineering teams to accelerate go-to-market timelines.
Chief Operating Officer — Saraswat Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 2022 – Jun 2024
Orchestrated a zero-downtime data center migration from CTRL-S to Yotta Infrastructure — a career-defining achievement for a live banking environment. Served as CISO and drove the organization to ISO 27001:2013 certification. Spearheaded a full Agile transformation across all engineering and delivery teams, dramatically improving release velocity and team collaboration.
Technical Program Manager — WhiteHat Jr. Technologies
Oct 2021 – Jul 2022
Managed end-to-end release management and production deployment pipelines for a high-growth edtech platform. Led sprint planning ceremonies and coordinated cross-functional delivery across multiple product squads, ensuring stable and predictable releases in a fast-paced startup environment.
Associate Vice President — Saraswat Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Dec 2013 – Sep 2021
Led multiple Finacle core banking implementations and upgrades for Saraswat Co-operative Bank. Drove ISMS compliance across the organization and represented the bank in international product demonstrations. Managed vendor relationships, regulatory audits, and technology partnerships that strengthened the bank's digital infrastructure.
Project Manager — Pinwheel Technology & Neorithm Technologies
2010 – 2013
Led SwiftCore CBS migration projects for multiple cooperative banks. Managed development teams through full software delivery lifecycles, from requirements gathering to production deployment and post-go-live support.
Head – Quality Control — InfrasoftTech India Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2006 – Mar 2010
Designed and built an in-house QC automation tool using VB6 and SQL Server, achieving a 70% improvement in testing efficiency. Recognized with the Special Achievement Award for innovation and impact on product quality across the organization.
Dy. Manager — Janakalyan Sahakari Bank
Jul 2001 – Jan 2006
Managed the complete migration from OaSys to Omni core banking system. Implemented the bank's WAN infrastructure and conducted comprehensive user training programs across all branches, ensuring a smooth transition to the new technology platform.
Major Achievements
Throughout his career, Abhijit has delivered high-impact initiatives that have defined organizational trajectories. These milestone accomplishments reflect his ability to execute complex, high-stakes programs with precision and strategic foresight.
1
Zero-Downtime Data Center Migration
Successfully migrated live banking systems from CTRL-S to Yotta Infrastructure with zero downtime — an extraordinary feat in a 24/7 banking environment. This project required meticulous planning, real-time failover strategies, and flawless execution across infrastructure, application, and database layers to ensure uninterrupted service for hundreds of thousands of customers.
2
ISO 27001:2013 Certification as CISO
Led the end-to-end journey to achieve ISO 27001:2013 certification as the organization's Chief Information Security Officer. Established comprehensive ISMS policies, conducted gap analyses, implemented corrective actions, and successfully guided the organization through external audits — elevating the bank's security posture to international standards.
3
Organization-Wide Agile Transformation
Championed and executed a complete Agile transformation across all engineering and delivery teams. Introduced Scrum frameworks, restructured teams into cross-functional squads, and embedded continuous improvement practices — resulting in faster delivery cycles, improved collaboration, and greater transparency with business stakeholders.
4
Special Achievement Award — InfrasoftTech
Recognized with the company's Special Achievement Award for developing an in-house QC automation tool built on VB6 and SQL Server. This innovation delivered a 70% improvement in testing efficiency, dramatically reducing manual effort and accelerating product release cycles across the organization.
Education
01
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Mumbai University — 2000
Scored 67.71%, building a strong foundation in business, finance, and organizational management that has underpinned a distinguished career in banking technology.
02
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Completed in 1997
03
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
Completed in 1994
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📍 Location
Badlapur, Thane, Maharashtra, India
"Technology leadership is not about managing systems — it's about empowering people, securing trust, and driving business outcomes through innovation."
— Abhijit Girish Pradhan