Phanindra Panthagani

Phanindra Panthagani is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in fraud risk analysis and data science. Currently serving as a Senior Fraud Risk Analyst at Populus Financial Group, Phanindra leads initiatives to enhance fraud detection and mitigate losses for various card products. Previously, Phanindra held key positions at SoFi and JPMorgan Chase & Co., where contributions included implementing effective credit underwriting strategies and fraud prevention measures that generated significant cost savings. Phanindra's background also encompasses roles at Goldman Sachs, Fractal, and Qualcomm, showcasing a strong foundation in machine learning, operational analytics, and fraud strategy development. Phanindra holds a dual degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and a master's degree in Business Analytics from The University of Texas at Dallas.