Naresh Babu Makkena

Naresh Babu Makkena is an accomplished Expert Application Architect at Discover Financial Services since December 2020, focusing on designing decisioning models and optimizing processes. Previously, as a Principal Application Architect, Naresh was responsible for envisioning system architectures and promoting efficiency in existing systems. Naresh also served as a Lead Software Engineer, leveraging expertise in cloud technologies, machine learning, and AI. Prior experience includes roles at Deloitte Consulting as a Project Delivery Specialist and Senior Analyst, where Naresh developed innovative, automated solutions for complex problems and facilitated communication between business and technical teams. Early career positions at Wipro Limited included Senior Data Engineer and Senior Software Engineer, where Naresh gained strong technical skills and experience in commercial banking. Naresh holds a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, obtained in 2015.