BharatPe, the financial services and UPI payments platform, has announced the appointment of Ajit Kumar as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
In this role, Kumar will be responsible for leading the company’s technology strategy and innovation roadmap, with a focus on enhancing scalability, reliability, and product excellence across BharatPe’s payments and lending ecosystems.
Proven Fintech Experience
Ajit Kumar is a seasoned technology leader with over 19 years of experience, particularly noted for building large-scale UPI and bill payment platforms from scratch.
- Previous Role: He previously served as Senior Vice President – Engineering at Paytm, where he was central to shaping their large-scale fintech systems.
- Other Experience: His background also includes leadership positions at Snapdeal (Shopo), Times Internet, and SAP Labs, focusing on technology-led transformation.
Nalin Negi, CEO of BharatPe, welcomed the appointment, stating that Kumar’s deep understanding of payments and UPI infrastructure will be instrumental as the company continues to innovate its technology stack. Kumar expressed his excitement to join at a pivotal growth time and work toward building high-performance platforms for digital payments and credit accessibility.
