Mr. Shailendra Thakur is an accomplished technology leader with over two decades of experience in driving innovation and transformation across payment infrastructure, embedded finance, and telecommunications. Currently, he serves as the Chief Transform Technology at NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd., where he spearheads technology advancements and digital transformation efforts. With a track record of success at organisations like Sezzle, Nupay, and Nokia, Shailendra has been instrumental in building scalable, secure, and compliant financial platforms. His expertise spans across engineering leadership, product management, and strategic execution, making him a key driver in enabling next-generation technology solutions for the financial inclusion for India at NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd.