FinTech Architecture / AI Platforms / Engineering Leadership

Mohit Kanwar

I help banks and fintech teams turn complex platform strategy into secure delivery.

Practical architecture leadership for digital banking modernization, AI adoption, and high-confidence engineering execution in regulated environments.

15+ years in FinTech architecture Banking platforms at enterprise scale AI adoption in regulated teams
Mohit Kanwar

Recent Work

Architecture thinking with delivery context

Selected writing and videos for teams working through banking modernization, AI adoption, and platform decisions.

Article

Pins and Passwords

Introduction How many of us have stared blankly at a login screen, desperately trying to recall that complex password? …

Video

Build vs Buy

A concise build-vs-buy decision framework for digital transformation, covering strategic fit, cost, time to market, …

About

Architecture leadership for regulated digital platforms

I am a Software Architect focused on FinTech and Banking transformation.

I work with leadership teams to turn strategy into engineering outcomes through cloud-native architecture, modern platform design, and AI-enabled customer experiences.

My approach combines deep engineering execution with business-first thinking so organizations can ship faster, stay compliant, and scale with confidence.

I am open to speaking engagements, architecture leadership roles, and strategic conversations on digital banking transformation.

Focus Areas:

Applied AI in Financial Services Cloud-Native Architecture & Microservices Digital Banking Transformation Product & Platform Engineering Strategy Data-Driven Decision Systems Modern Frontend Experiences Developer Experience & Engineering Excellence

Experience

From engineering execution to architecture leadership

Jan 2019 - Present Xebia IT Architects

Software Architect

  • Leading architecture and modernization initiatives for enterprise-scale financial platforms.
  • Driving cloud-native engineering practices, platform strategy, and delivery quality across teams.
  • Enabling digital banking outcomes through practical adoption of AI and data-driven design.
May 2018 - Dec 2018 Clix Capital

Senior Manager

  • Led product and engineering execution for lending and digital initiatives.
  • Improved cross-team alignment across business, product, and technology stakeholders.
May 2014 - May 2018 Xebia IT Architects

Principal Consultant

  • Built and reviewed solution architectures for high-scale distributed systems.
  • Guided teams on quality engineering, APIs, and maintainable delivery practices.
Feb 2013 - May 2014 Sapient Nitro

Senior Associate

  • Implemented scalable backend and integration capabilities for customer-facing platforms.
  • Collaborated closely with product and delivery teams to ship reliable releases.
July 2008 - Feb 2013 Infosys

Senior Systems Engineer

  • Worked on enterprise systems and core engineering capabilities across projects.
  • Built expertise in backend development, solution design, and delivery discipline.

Work With Me

If you are building or modernizing digital financial platforms, I would love to connect. You can reach out for speaking invitations, architecture advisory, or leadership opportunities.