Ankush Thakur

Ankush Thakur is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software engineering and architecture. Currently serving as a Principal Software Engineer at Mastercard since June 2025, Ankush previously held the position of Lead Software Architect at Navro, where a cross-border payments platform was architected with a focus on high uptime and security compliance. Prior to that, Ankush worked as a Senior Technical Leader at UST Xpanxion, providing technical leadership and managing project execution. Ankush's career also includes significant contributions as a Senior Software Engineer at Roche Information Solutions, where enhancements in licensing and reporting processes were achieved, and as a System Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services, improving employee onboarding efficiency. Ankush began the career at Persistent Systems, facilitating data processing improvements in location intelligence software. An educational background includes a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Telecommunications from Government College of Engineering, Amravati.