Geeta Narkhede is a highly accomplished payment solutions expert with over 17 years of experience driving innovation and transformation in the financial technology space. Her career spans key roles such as IT Business Analyst, Solution Designer, and Subject Matter Expert, where she has consistently delivered impactful solutions across mass payments, cross-border transactions, and SWIFT systems. With strong expertise in clearing and settlement systems like SEPA-SCT, DIAS-CT, and real-time payment flows, Geeta has played a pivotal role in shaping next-generation digital payment infrastructures.

Her technical acumen is demonstrated through her mastery of payment processing platforms such as Global Pay Plus (GPP) and Pelican, including deep configuration expertise in GPP modules like the Payment Processing Engine (PPE) and e-Mandates. She is an expert in Finastra GPP SP 4.X, with in-depth knowledge of system architecture, workflows, business rules, and database structures.

Geeta's journey includes a decade-long tenure at Finastra, where she led testing strategy, managed delivery, and supported clients such as Bank of America and UniCredit Bank in implementing high-value and low-value payment solutions. Her responsibilities encompassed everything from requirement analysis and solution design to QA leadership and production support. She also gained international exposure, supporting critical go-live and upgrade projects onsite in Israel, the Czech Republic, and the UK.

At RedCompass Labs UK, Geeta continues to make a mark as a Business Analyst, leading requirement gathering and solution scoping for major initiatives like the MT2MX (CBPR+) migration project and P27 implementation. Her role includes creating key documentation (BRD, FRD, FRSD), analyzing gaps, recommending optimal solutions, and mentoring testing teams through SIT and UAT phases.

Beyond her professional achievements, Geeta has demonstrated a strong commitment to social impact and women’s empowerment in tech. As the founder of EmpowerTech, a virtual mentoring program, she has successfully mentored over 80 women, resulting in a 90% improvement in mentees' confidence and career growth. Her other projects include contributions to open-source CTRM solutions, real-time payment initiatives like SCT Instant for Mizuho and Nordea, and volunteer consulting for the TechForGood Initiative.

Her contributions to the fintech industry have been recognized with prestigious accolades such as the “Emerging Leader Award” by the Indian Tech Society UK and the “Excellence in FinTech Innovation Award” by the Indian FinTech Association.

Geeta’s career is also backed by strong academic and professional credentials, including an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Pune University, a Certified Payments Professional (CPP) accreditation, a ScrumMaster certification, and several digital transformation and agile analysis certifications.

An avid reader, traveler, and mentor, Geeta combines her passion for technology with a deep sense of purpose, consistently delivering value to organizations while uplifting others in the industry.
 

Published on: 31-10-2023