Prasanna Lohar

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, India
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🌍 Award Winning CXO Banker, Digital Architect, Industry Innovator, Board Member , Fintech Influencer, Startup Mentor, Leadership Coach , Bank Advisor24+ Yrs of experience at all levels, Engineering, Management, and Innovation as CXO. I have worked Globally for Banks, Fintech, Micro-Finance, Engineering, and Multi-National companies for Digital & Architecture Transformation. I am closely associated with cutting-edge technology adoption Strategy, Assimilation, Experimentation, Innovative Customer Servicing & Engagement, Robust Architecture Implementation, Fintech & Start-up Alignment, Open Innovation practices, Ecosystem Collaboration with Govt, BigTech , Fintech , banks , Academia.💡Expertise - - Experience in Organization Strategy, Leadership Development & Employee Engagement Programs, BU & Company Setup - Emerging Tech CoE Champion - Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, BIG Data, RPA , Cloud - Innovation Program & Framework Management- Advisor to BigTech, Governments - Business Models with Fintech, Startup , Open Banking Acceleration - Digital Transformation Strategy Builder for Banking Ecosystem- Experience in Banking, Payments, Acquiring & Card Issuance, Fintech- Banking Products, Applications, Core, Customer Digital Channels Expert - Engineering, DevOps, Enterprise Architecture, API Banking, Public Infrastructure Platform Expert 🚀Career Positions :- Worked 360 degrees in Banking Ecosystem as Banker (DCB Bank , Union Bank of India ) Fintech ( Block Stack TransBnk , Moringa ) and Technology Provider ( Worldline & Mastek UK) - President at India Blockchain Forum, with a vision to make India a global hub for Blockchain and Web 3.0. Participated at National, State, and international level Forums for Blockchain Adoption- Advisor to Union Bank of India : Currently implementing Innovation strategy at 3rd Larget Bank in India- CEO at Block Stack: Currently I am practicing Blockchain & Deeptech Research, Digital Transformation, Innovation Implementation & Architecture Orchestration as CEO at Block Stack for Building Next-Gen Banking Platforms for Web 3 World.- Director at Association of Emerging Technologies India: To promote emerging technology-based education. - Future Transformation Advisor for Banking Ecosystem. I am advising banks on Digital Transformation, Innovation, Cloud Computing, Security & Audit, Artificial Intelligence Web 3.0, Blockchain, Payment, Banking, and Metaverse.- Ex-Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Digital Officer, and Enterprise Architect at DCB Bank Ltd- Architect at Worldline and Mastek Ltd.

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India Blockchain Forum

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Prasanna Lohar Work Experience Details
  • India Blockchain Forum
    Founder
    India Blockchain Forum Jul 2022 - Present
    India Blockchain Forum is Non-Profit Company and It has been started with a vision to make India a global powerhouse of the Blockchain and Web3.0 The forum shall serve as a unified platform for – 1. Build & promote an India Blockchain Stack & Making use Cases Live for India2. Policy advocacy Contribution3. Accelerate start-up ecosystem by providing mentoring , Investment Support4. Support Blockchain technology companies 5. Create a talent pool for sustainable growth of the Blockchain ecosystem6. Collaborate with academia and research institutions 7. India Blockchain Use Case Repository8. Hand-hold corporates to adopt Web 3.0 technologies 9. Build and Nurture communities10. Global collaboration
  • Association For Emerging Technologies
    Director
    Association For Emerging Technologies Jul 2019 - Present
    Association for Emerging Technologiesis a Section 8 (not for profit) initiative led bySP Jain School of Global Management in area of emerging technologies and impact on various industries
  • Union Bank Of India
    Innovation And Transformation Advisor
    Union Bank Of India Jul 2023 - Present
    Mumbai, In
    With a strong foundation in digital transformation and innovation saping the future of banking at Union Bank of India. Leveraging extensive experience as a Digital Head, Innovation Officer, Technical Architect, and Risk Advisor, Let's be instrumental in driving groundbreaking initiatives that redefine customer experiences and operational efficiencies.Key Expertise and Contributions:Banking Innovation: Strategically advising on the adoption of emerging technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to modernize banking infrastructure.Digital Identity and Blockchain: Pioneering the implementation of secure, scalable, and efficient digital identity frameworks for seamless banking workflows and processes.Fintech and Collaboration: Building partnerships with fintechs and fostering a culture of innovation through collaboration, aligning with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.Thought Leadership: A sought-after speaker and advisor at industry forums, contributing insights on digital transformation, cross-border payments, and regulatory sandbox acceleration.Global Perspective: Drawing from international engagements, such as the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub event with Tanzanian delegates and Nepal’s Future of Finance summit, to bring global best practices to Union Bank of India.As an advocate for technology-driven banking, I play a pivotal role in positioning Union Bank of India as a leader in innovation and customer-centric solutions.
  • India Fintech Forum
    Executive Committee Member
    India Fintech Forum Mar 2022 - Present
    Mumbai, In
    The India FinTech Forum is a non-profit initiative that offers a platform for fintech companies to collaborate and voice their opinions on the relevant policy issues. More than 2,000 fintech companies and over 25,000 individuals who are members of this forum, are dedicated to enhancing the ecosystem to ensure that India leads the global fintech innovation wave. The India FinTech Forum aims to position the fintech community in India as a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship. Join - India FinTech Forum’s IFTA 2021, 23rd – 25th November, 2021.
  • Plada Infotech Services Pvt Ltd.
    Non-Executive Independent Director At Plada Infotech Services Limited
    Plada Infotech Services Pvt Ltd. Apr 2023 - Present
    Mumbai, Maharashtra, In
    Plada Infotech Services Limited specializes in providing customized Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services to its clients in India. Their business model revolves around exceeding delivery standards and offering high-quality solutions using advanced technology and industry best practices. They have a skilled team of professionals offering various services to support different aspects of their clients’ business operations. The company primarily operates in India, with a focus on the states of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. While they serve clients nationwide, a significant portion of their revenue comes from these two states.Key elements of their business model:1. Domestic Focus: Plada Infotech Services Limited operates solely within India, emphasizing efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction within the Indian market. They do not have any foreign operations or subsidiaries.2. Clear Business Agreements: The company maintains well-defined and established business agreements with their clients. These agreements outline the terms, scope, and responsibilities of both parties, ensuring clear expectations and a harmonious working relationship.3. Stable Workforce: They do not employ contractual employees, emphasizing the importance of a stable and reliable workforce directly associated with their operations and values.
  • Indian Chamber Of Commerce
    Technology Expert At Icc National Committee (Bfsi)
    Indian Chamber Of Commerce Aug 2023 - Present
    Founded in 1925, Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is the leading and only National Chamber of Commerce having headquarter in Kolkata, and one of the most pro-active and forward-looking Chambers in the country today. Its membership spans some of the most prominent and major industrial groups in India. ICC’s forte is its ability to anticipate the needs of the future, respond to challenges, and prepare the stakeholders in the economy to benefit from these changes and opportunities. Set up by a group of pioneering industrialists led by Mr G D Birla, the Indian Chamber of Commerce was closely associated with the Indian Freedom Movement, as the first organised voice of indigenous Indian Industry.
  • Indian Chamber Of Commerce
    Bfsi Committee Member
    Indian Chamber Of Commerce May 2020 - Present
  • The Digital Economist
    Senior Fellow Blockchain
    The Digital Economist Feb 2024 - Present
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    We are your Think – AND DO – Tank.The Digital Economist defines a bold vision and brings to fore investable opportunities for the new human-centered digital economy based on sustainability, transparency, decentralization, individual privacy and radical collaboration. The organization is making a bold call to action to all sectors to leap forward into the new economy, invest and contribute to select social impact innovations that address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)."Who is a Digital Economist? The word 'economy' comes from the Greek word 'oikonomia' which means 'household management' - our planetary household. 'Digital' represents augmented human capabilities through technology, which is a means to crystalize human imagination. The Digital Economist combines imaginative use of technology and the mastery of tools to become a steward of the planetary global economy. " - Navroop Sahdev, Founder & CEO
  • Government Of Telangana
    Strategic Advisor
    Government Of Telangana May 2022 - Present
    Hyderabad, Telangana, In
    • Policy Creation for state Blockchain Adoption• Alignment with Ecosystem partners• Mentoring Startups till MVP and Go-Live Readiness• Industry Collaboration with Investment, Corporates• Telangana government asset tokenization standard framework
  • Block Stack
    Chief Executive Officer
    Block Stack Aug 2022 - Dec 2024
    Mumbai, Maharastra, In
    Driving the Next-Gen Movements with Disruptive Web 3.0 World Technology -Let's collaborate for - Digital Transformation1. Web 3.0 based Transformation 2. Digital Identity 3. Building Digital Banking and Neo-banking 4. Banking as Service5. NFT & Metaverse Platforms6. Edge & Cloud Computing7. Internet of Things & Wearables 8. Engineering for Low Code , Dev-ops , CI/CD , Automation 9. Automation with RPA & IA 10. E- Government11. De-Centralized Future for Industry 13. Center of Excellence for Emerging Technology 14. Innovation Excellence for Banking Ecosystem15 Global Web 3.0 Accelerators16. Global Partnership17. Regulatory & Compliance Expertise18. Cyber Security Practice19. Global Payment & Finance Stacks20. Green Finance & Sustainability 21. Blockchain Platforms Research 22 . Central bank Digital Currency 23. Decentralized Finance 24. API , Open Banking Business Models25. Enterprise Architecture OrchestrationWeb3 Innovations -1. PayCircle : Enables Borderless money for the borderless economy.Custody, send, & receive multi-currency Fiat and digital assets globally. Your account is #FDIC insured. 2. DiamCircle is a decentralized blockchain network Ecosystem. It enables business to build scalable and secure decentralized apps3. MudraCircle - It is complete secure & scalable solution for #CBDC including its all required layers – Customer Wallet , Integration layer, ledger on decentralized network.4. Vastra - The Vastra is transparent & efficient #SupplyChain framework for Commodities & Assets.5. NeoCircle is an end-to-end #Banking as Service Model that allows digital banks and other third parties , fintech to connect with banks' systems directly via APIs & regulated infrastructure. 6. The Metacircle , is the preparatory stage for the #Metaverse universe to build futuristic use cases.7. The CarbonCircle is trading platform for investors & corporations to trade both carbon credits and carbon offsets simultaneously
  • Paycircle
    Chief Innovation Officer
    Paycircle Aug 2022 - Dec 2024
    Building PayCircle - https://www.paycircle.io/ Next-Gen Payment Platform for World💡 Transfer Your Funds and Assets Globally in a Blink of an Eye.💡 PayCircle utilizes cutting-edge distributed ledger technology to facilitate and simplify global payments, unifying financial institutions within a reliable and growing network across six continents.💡 Single Point DeFi Platform - Multiple advanced protocols converge into decentralized payment application on the PayCircle💡 Trusted - Foster reliability through enhanced visibility and zero payment failure💡 Lightning Fast - Facilitate instant payments for your family and business in real-time 24X7, 365 days💡 Cost-Effective- Low-cost transactions help in capitalizing on operational expenses inducing business growth
  • Diamante
    Chief Innovation Officer
    Diamante Jul 2022 - Dec 2024
    Lenexa, Kansas, Us
    Diamante https://diamante.io/ is a global, decentralized finance platform successfully ​​implementing and developing a competitive blockchain-enabled ecosystem for trade, payments, and financing.A 4th-generation, layer-1 blockchain network offering transparency and impeccable security. It enhances the speed, scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness of transactions and dApps. Experience one of the most scalable, fastest, and low-cost layer 1 hybrid blockchain networks, Diamante Net, with seamless interoperability.
  • Dcb Bank
    Vice President Technology ( Digital , Innovation & Architecture )
    Dcb Bank Mar 2020 - Aug 2022
    Mumbai, In
    # Key Projects • FEBA Finacle e-Banking Architecture Implementation• Finacle 10x Migration• Data center Migrations • Mobile Banking • Lending Apps – Gold Loan, Loan on the Go , NESL Integration • Setup of ESB & API banking• Card Personalization Unit setup• ATM, POS Management • Card Management, Card Issuance & Other Card Projects • Risk – Fraud Risk, Adaptive Authentication• Unified Payments Interface • Aadhaar Enabled ATM• Omnichannel Architecture # Strategy & Setup• Enterprise Architecture strategy for API banking • Digital Channel Strategy • Innovation Unit Setup• Digital Unit Setup • Multi-Country Application Centralization• SDLC Champion• Fintech Adoption # Digital & Business Transformation• Mobile Banking at DCB Bank• Zippi – Straight Thu A/c Opening, Remittance App, Mutual Fund Platform• Digital workforce App• ATM Innovation – Aadhar enabled ATM • Branch Banking Transformation • Collaborate across lines of business (Sales, Technical Support, Services and Engineering), partners, Startups / Fintech and customers to drive win-win-win situations for all. # Collaboration• Industry Initiatives Unified Payment Interface, Account Aggregator, VKYC on Blockchain , Bankchain • Collaboration FICCI, IDRBT, NASSCOM, IAMAI, DSCI, MPFI, ASSOCHAM, NIBM & NPCI• Industry level Panel / Technical discussions in Multiple BFSI Events & Programs• Display of Leadership, Mentorship art various Fintech & Startup Forums & State Governments# Adoption of Emerging technology• CoE Setup of RPA & Blockchain• Adoption of Emerging Technology – AR , AI , RPA, Cloud , Blockchain , BIG Data • Blockchain – ATM Process, Employee Onboarding, Auditing, formation# Innovation Management• Innovation Carnival • Idea Express• Tech-Fluence, • Tech Bytes• Bankchain consortium• Customer engagement Programs• Innovation Council • Start-up Graduation program • Virtual Innovation lab
  • Dcb Bank
    Head Digital | Innovation | Architecture
    Dcb Bank Aug 2019 - Aug 2022
    Mumbai, In
    1 . Digital for delivering Digital Platforms Solutions & Products for Bank with Lean Teams. 2. Technical Architect to keep Architecture Baseline , Adoption of Emerging Technology , Integrations , API Banking , Open Banking3. Innovation to build culture , Industry collaboration for Disruptive & Unique Innovations
  • Dcb Bank
    Head Innovation & Architecture
    Dcb Bank Sep 2016 - Aug 2019
    Mumbai, In
    Implementation of Aadhaar & Biometric Enabled Innovations , Omnichannel Architecture, API Management , Enterprise Service Bus , Fintech - Startups - Institutes Alignment, Payments Innovation, DevOps, Mobility Strategy, Digital Strategy , Cloud Computing, BigData, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial intelligence, IoT And BlockChain
  • Dcb Bank
    Head Of Technology - Digital Channels
    Dcb Bank Sep 2014 - Sep 2016
    Mumbai, In
    I am working @ DCB BANK LTD.Heading Bank's Digital Channels Technology & Architecture which include Mobility , E-Banking , Mobile Banking, ATM, POS, Payment Gateways , Kiosks , Mobile Wallet, Payment Systems , Card Insourcing , Digital Branches , SMS Banking , Cards , Switch.
  • Worldline Global
    Sr. Manager , Global Technical Architect
    Worldline Global Apr 2012 - Sep 2014
    Puteaux, Île-De-France, Fr
  • Worldline Global
    Technical Architect
    Worldline Global Jan 2009 - Apr 2012
    Puteaux, Île-De-France, Fr
  • Mastek Ltd
    Technical Architect
    Mastek Ltd Apr 2007 - Jan 2009
    Reading, Gb
    Started Career At Mastek as Software Designer & Worked as Technical Architect ( June 2008 - January - 2009 )
  • Maire Tecnimont
    Sr. Software Engineer
    Maire Tecnimont Aug 2002 - Apr 2007
    Milan, Lombardy, It
  • Digital Alchemy India Pvt. Ltd.
    Software Engineer
    Digital Alchemy India Pvt. Ltd. Aug 2001 - Jul 2002
    Mumbai, In

Prasanna Lohar Skills

Mobile Payments Software Project Management Vendor Management Payment Systems Pre Sales Oracle Emv Risk Management Payments Soa Credit Cards Digital Strategy Technical Architecture Banking Technologies Mobile Commerce Financial Systems Architectural Project Management Fintech Colloboration Negotiation Microsoft Technologies Software Cost Estimation Payment Industry Mysql Government Business Development Loyalty Programs Merchant Acquiring Business Card Personalization Financial Inclusion Chargebacks Infrastructure Technologies Software Solution Architecture Quality Management Software Development Methodologies Java Application Development Card Issuance Prepaid Pc Pos Ivr Software Architectural Design Software Deployment Rfp Management Lean Software Development Open Source Development Pos Global It Operations Global Development Framework Micro Insurance Petroleum Loyalty Card And Fullfillment Development Coordination

Prasanna Lohar Education Details

  • Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute Of Engineering And Technology, Vishnupuri, Nanded
    Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute Of Engineering And Technology, Vishnupuri, Nanded
    Computer Science Engineering

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