Paresh Ashara

Paresh Ashara, CFP®, has a comprehensive work experience spanning over 25 years in various roles related to data analytics, business intelligence, and financial technology. Paresh currently serves as the Vice President of Data Analytics at Quinte Financial Technologies, where they apply their expertise to drive strategic insights and optimize business performance using data analysis. Prior to this, Paresh worked as a Startup Mentor at Newchip Accelerator, guiding and advising emerging businesses in their growth and development. Paresh also held the position of President of Analytics at Online PSB Loans, where they led the analytics division and implemented data-driven strategies to enhance operational efficiency.

Paresh's career includes notable positions at reputable organizations such as Tech Mahindra, Fintellix Solutions, Mindtree, iGATE Global Solutions, Infosys Technologies Ltd, LaSalle Bank, and NELCO Ltd. At Tech Mahindra, they served as the Delivery Head of BI, Big Data & Analytics, overseeing a globally-focused team and managing client portfolios in data management, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence. Their role at Fintellix Solutions involved leading the product engineering team for compliance reporting and analytics products, while at Mindtree and iGATE Global Solutions, Paresh played pivotal roles in delivering solutions and managing client interactions in the BFSI domain.

During their tenure at Infosys Technologies Ltd, Paresh managed multiple projects in the banking, capital markets, insurance, and retail sectors, utilizing a global delivery model. Notably, they were responsible for the successful implementation of data quality management and migration projects for a leading investment bank in New York City. At LaSalle Bank, they played a crucial role in the technical solution implementation of projects related to Basel II compliance, providing valuable inputs to business stakeholders in the areas of commercial administration, credit approval, and portfolio management.

With a strong foundation in software engineering, Paresh began their career as a Software Engineer at NELCO Ltd, where they gained essential technical skills before transitioning into roles with a stronger focus on data and analytics.

Overall, Paresh Ashara, CFP®, possesses a wealth of experience and expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, and financial technology, making him a valuable asset to any organization seeking strategic insights and operational optimization.

Paresh Ashara, CFP®, holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communications from Bangalore University, which they obtained during the period of 1993 to 1997. Paresh also completed a Senior Management Programme in Business Administration and Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, from 2010 to 2011. In addition, they hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Jain (Deemed-to-be University). As for certifications, Paresh obtained the CFP Certification - Global Excellence in Financial Planning in March 2020 from the Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. Paresh also obtained various certifications such as the NISM-Series-V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certificate Examination in October 2020, and several cloud analytics-related certifications from Cloud Analytics Academy in 2019. Additionally, they have completed online courses in subjects like marketing, financial accounting, operations management, and financial engineering and risk management from Coursera. Paresh Ashara has also obtained certifications in Business Analysis Foundations and Entrepreneurship Foundations from LinkedIn.