Karthik HarindranSVP at IFTASJudge
Profile
Karthik Kumar Harindran is the Senior Vice President and Head of Product & Innovation at IFTAS, India, with over 27 years of experience in banking technology, digital transformation, cloud platforms, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and payment systems. Throughout his career, he has led large-scale technology modernization initiatives, product innovation, engineering organizations, and enterprise transformation programs across the banking and financial services sector. He is a frequent speaker and panellist at industry forums, contributing insights on AI, cloud-native platforms, DevSecOps, enterprise architecture, and resilient financial infrastructure. Karthik is passionate about advancing responsible innovation, secure digital ecosystems, and technology excellence. As a Banking Tech Awards Judge, he brings a balanced perspective grounded in strategic leadership, technical expertise, governance, and practical industry experience.