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Sai Srinivasa Raghavan Parthasarathi

DIRECTOR - ENGINEERING

Sai Srinivasa Raghavan Parthasarathi brings over 22 years of rich, cross-domain experience in engineering leadership, enterprise solutions, and product delivery. As Director – Engineering, he leads end-to-end technology strategy and execution, combining deep hands-on expertise with a strong focus on scalable architecture, global delivery, and customer-centric product development.

 

Sai had driven engineering for global payment solutions, powering over 200 customers worldwide. His leadership in API-first payment integration, POS software, loyalty systems, and mobile solutions has directly impacted millions of transactions, including nation-wide programs for HPCL and IOCL. He has led large distributed teams (20-40+), managed 24/7 mission-critical support, and executed complex product migrations and modernization initiatives.

 

Previously, as VP and Internal Apps Head at RBS, he delivered transformative automation and DevOps solutions across business functions, realizing significant effort savings and operational efficiency. His earlier roles at TCS and Infosys saw him lead critical projects in healthcare and enterprise systems, including award-winning workflow platforms.

 

Sai holds dual Master’s degrees-M.Tech in Computer Science and M.Sc in Mathematics-with top university honors. His technical stack spans C++, Java, REST APIs, Microservices, AWS, DevOps, Python, and RPA tools.

 

A lifelong learner and creative spirit, Sai is also a mandolin and trumpet player, founding member of the fusion band Rhythmic Energy, and a former President of Majestic Toastmasters Club at RBS.

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Ravi Swaminathan

VICE PRESIDENT - PRODUCTS

Ravi Swaminathan is an accomplished Retail Banking and FinTech leader with over 26 years of global experience across banking operations and financial technology. With a unique blend of expertise spanning business consultancy, presales, product management, and project leadership, he has successfully driven large-scale digital transformation initiatives in Core Banking and Lending systems across emerging and developed markets.

 

Throughout his career, he has held key roles at leading organizations including Ernst & Young, Intellect Design Arena, Polaris, HCL Technologies, and Xerox. A Chartered Accountant and certified PMP, he brings deep domain knowledge, strategic thinking, and a passion for innovation to every engagement.

 

As the creator of RFPmanage.com, a cloud-based SaaS platform that simplifies and automates procurement for banking technology transformation, he has demonstrated his forward-thinking approach and entrepreneurial mindset. His contributions have shaped market strategies, modernized legacy systems, and introduced cost-effective, scalable solutions tailored to multi-cultural and multi-tiered banking environments.

 

Known for his customer-centric approach and strong grasp of both financial ecosystems and IT landscapes, Ravi Swaminathan continues to advise banks and financial institutions across the globe – helping them transform with confidence and agility.

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Manoj Kumar Agarwalla

VCIE PRESIDENT - PRODUCTS

Manoj Kumar Agarwalla brings over 30 years of experience in application management, product implementation, and digital transformation in the BFSI sector. As Vice President – Products at Hotfoot Technology, he leads end-to-end product strategy and delivery, ensuring seamless integration, compliance alignment, and customer-centric innovations.

 

Before joining Hotfoot, Manoj played a pivotal role at Grihum Housing Finance and Poonawalla Fincorp, driving large-scale projects including core application development, LOS rollouts, LMS migrations, and collection system automation. His deep domain expertise, coupled with a Chartered Accountant background, uniquely positions him to bridge technology with business outcomes.

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Siva Senthil K

Senior Software Architect - Applied Intelligence

With nearly two decades of experience in software development and over 15 years of architectural expertise, our Senior Software Architect brings a strategic vision to Applied Intelligence. His journey, which began in 2005, is defined by a relentless passion for innovation, intelligent systems, and enterprise-scale solutions.

 

He is an expert in designing and scaling intelligent platforms using a rich suite of tools and cloud ecosystems including Microsoft Azure (Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, ML Studio, Kubernetes, Cosmos DB, Synapse, and IoT), and AWS (SageMaker, Lambda, Glue, and CloudFormation). A strong advocate of clean architecture and modern software patterns, he has deep hands-on expertise in .NET technologies (ASP.NET Core, xUnit, WPF, MAUI), alongside advanced machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, ML.NET, and AutoML.

 

Fluent in multiple programming languages with roots in C# and Python. JavaScript and Java is not far off for him. He has also dabbled into emerging niche languages like rust and go on his own time to stay relevant with shifting contours in the way problems are solved in modern day startups. He seamlessly bridges cloud-native innovation with AI/ ML applications to solve complex real-world problems.

 

Driven by purpose and precision, he leads with a blend of technical mastery, strategic insight, and a forward-thinking approach to building the intelligent systems of tomorrow.

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Anandan S

Head - Finance

Anandan brings over 26 years of extensive experience in Finance, Accounts, HR, and Administration. He currently serves as the Head of Finance at Hotfoot, where he oversees strategic financial planning, statutory compliance, and payroll playing a key role in aligning operational excellence with organizational goals.

 

Anandan is a postgraduate in Commerce from Annamalai University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Pachaiyappa’s College, University of Madras. He is proficient in SAP ECC 6 (FI Module), Tally Prime, and various ERP systems, with strong expertise in statutory compliance, budgeting, MIS, and corporate finance.

 

With his deep industry knowledge, hands-on leadership, and cross-functional capabilities, Anandan continues to be a pillar of strategic guidance and operational strength at Hotfoot.

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Suresh Krishnamoorthy

Director - Product Services

Suresh Krishnamoorthy is the Director of Product Services at Hotfoot, bringing over 30 years of experience in the IT/ ITES industry across enterprise products, applications, and services. His expertise spans vendor governance, regulatory compliance, and ICT solutions across multiple sectors, including telecom, healthcare, SMB, education, and government.

 

Before joining Hotfoot, Suresh served as the Head of Vendor Governance, Compliance & Internal Audit for IT at Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited, where he played a key role in strengthening financial services governance through strategic risk management and compliance frameworks. His deep industry knowledge and leadership experience drive operational excellence and innovation in product services.

 

At Hotfoot, Suresh leads the Product Services division, focusing on advancing product services business, and aligning product strategies with evolving market demands.

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