Pradeep K Mishra is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in the banking and financial services (BFS) sector. Currently serving as BFS-CTO and AVP at LTIMindtree since November 2022, and also at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech, Pradeep previously held the position of Global Head of Technology & Architecture at Cognizant from May 2012 to January 2022. Throughout a distinguished career, Pradeep has developed and led technology and architecture practices, focusing on building competencies in BFS commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products and delivering technical solutions to clients. Pradeep's career path includes significant roles at Wipro Technologies and IBM Global Services, with a strong educational foundation from XLRI, Bangalore University, and IBM Learning Services.