A Pradeep Kumar is a seasoned Solutions Architect with extensive experience in the technology sector, currently employed at Icon Solutions since August 2021. Kumar has played a pivotal role in transforming payment systems, notably leading the design of the UK M&S Cards platform migration towards real-time onboarding using event-driven and microservices architecture. Prior experience includes significant contributions as a System Analyst and Technical Architect at ITC Infotech, focusing on cheque clearing processes and image-based clearing in the UK. Kumar's career also encompasses roles at Winfoware Technologies, Sapient, and SoftBrands, with foundational education in Computer Applications from Madras University and Commerce from Nagpur University.