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CIO​-CISO, BFSI, DigitalTransformation & AI Leadership-IndiaCTOConsultantBoard Advisor26+ yrs experienceOpen to engagementsRemoteHybridOn-site
India

About

I am Dr. Mukesh Mehta, a technology executive with 27+ years of experience leading large-scale digital transformation, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and capital market technology platforms. Over the course of my career, I have progressed from a software engineer to CTO, CIO, CISO, Board Advisor, and Transformation Leader, managing technology portfolios exceeding ₹100 crore, leading teams of 200+ professionals, and delivering mission-critical platforms in highly regulated environments. My core expertise lies in building and modernizing high-performance technology ecosystems—including low-latency trading platforms, algorithmic and high-frequency trading infrastructure, cloud and hyper-converged environments, cybersecurity frameworks, enterprise data platforms, and AI-driven solution. Some of my key achievements include scaling trading infrastructure to process over one million trades per day, implementing India's first HCI-based Algo/HFT architecture, delivering ₹15+ crore in cost optimization, achieving 100% uptime for business-critical systems, and successfully leading multiple SEBI, cybersecurity, and regulatory audits with zero major observations. More recently, I have been focused on AI and intelligent automation, including the development of RAG-based enterprise AI platforms, while helping organizations align technology strategy with growth, governance, risk management, and shareholder value. What differentiates me is my ability to bridge deep technology architecture with business outcomes, ensuring that every technology investment delivers measurable value, scalability, resilience, and competitive advantage. "I see technology not as a support function, but as a strategic growth engine that enables innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable business success."

Work history

India CTO-CISO

Nov 2022 – Jul 2025

Fintech · 500+ employees

CTO-CISO

Jul 2017 – Jan 2022

Fintech · 500+ employees

Head of Technology

Apr 2015 – Jul 2017

Fintech · 500+ employees

Freelancer Technology Advisor, vCIO, vCISO

Jul 2025 – Present

Fintech · 500+ employees

vCIO to Healthcare Company in Mumbai Consulting CTO to Broking House in Mumbai

Head of Information Technology

Apr 2012 – Aug 2014

Fintech · 500+ employees

Skills

AI & AutomationAI/ML StrategyArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud & Infrastructure StrategyCloud ComputingContract NegotiationData & AnalyticsData centerDigital TransformationGlobal IT InfrastructureIT Strategy & Governance

Industries

FintechProfessional Services

Certifications

CISA

ISACA

CISM

ISACA

PMP

PMI

ITIL V3

ITIL

Education

MBA - India

MCA - Rajasthan , India

PhD, USA-Mexico

Languages

Hindi · NativeEnglish · Native
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