Panel Discussion Topic

India as a Global BFSI Tech Hub: Opportunities for GCCs

Bio

Arya Saurabh is a Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at Mastercard, where he leads global product engineering teams focused on building advanced data, analytics, and operational intelligence platforms at scale. With over two decades of experience across multiple technology sectors—including financial services, semiconductors, and technology consulting—Arya has consistently been at the forefront of driving digital transformation and engineering excellence in complex, global organizations.

Over the course of his career, Arya has built and scaled high-performance teams and mission-critical platforms that power real-time decision-making, enable deep customer insights, and unlock new business models. His work spans the design and delivery of cloud-native architectures, next-generation reporting ecosystems, AI-driven intelligence platforms, and large-scale data processing systems.

He has been instrumental in advancing enterprise data strategies, building integrated platforms that connect operational and market intelligence, and driving the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI/ML to deliver measurable business impact.

In addition to his engineering leadership, Arya plays a key role in shaping technology strategy and talent development. He is passionate about building diverse and inclusive teams, nurturing future leaders, and creating environments where engineers can thrive and grow.

He actively mentors senior leaders and emerging talent alike, leveraging structured coaching, sponsorship, and experiential development to unlock individual and organizational potential.

Arya is a strong advocate for thought leadership in the global technology ecosystem. He believes that the next wave of competitive advantage will be driven by organizations that can seamlessly integrate technology, talent, and data into cohesive, scalable platforms.