Richa Kumari: Technical Architect & Emerging CTO
Driving digital transformation and enterprise innovation with 13+ years of expertise across Telecom, Finance, E-commerce and emerging technologies.
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Professional Summary
Technology Leadership
Results-driven tech leader with 13+ years in IT specializing in enterprise architecture, technology strategy, and digital transformation across multiple industries including Telecom (4G/5G/ESIM BSS), Supply Chain, Finance, E-commerce, Agriculture, and Healthcare.
Innovation Champion
As a Technical Architect, I drive business-aligned innovation and scale organizations through cutting-edge technologies including AI, Quantum Computing, Microservices, and infrastructure modernization.
Community Builder
Founding member of the CTO community, passionate mentor, speaker, and advocate for diversity in tech. IIT Kanpur Emerging Chief Technology Officer program graduate with refined leadership skills.
Based in Bangalore, I blend strategic vision with hands-on technical expertise to transform business challenges into innovative technology solutions that deliver measurable results and competitive advantage.
Core Expertise
Enterprise Architecture
Leading end-to-end migration initiatives, cloud adoption strategies, and modern infrastructure implementations that align with business objectives.
Emerging Technologies
Hands-on expertise implementing ESIM, 5G, Quantum Computing, AI, and Big Data solutions to drive next-generation business capabilities.
DevOps Excellence
Building high-performance development environments through Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks that accelerate delivery.
My approach combines technical depth with business acumen to deliver scalable, efficient, and innovative solutions that provide lasting competitive advantages.
Current Role: Technical Architect at Harman-Samsung
Key Responsibilities & Achievements
Spearheading technology initiatives and leading high-impact global product development with emphasis on digital innovation and strategic alignment.
Led the design and implementation of the Worldwide IoT Network Grid (WING) Digital Hub, enabling seamless IoT connectivity and device management across global networks.
Architected advanced 4G, 5G, and ESIM solutions ensuring interoperability and scalability for next-generation mobile networks.
Developed and deployed automated cloud infrastructure solutions leveraging AWS and Kubernetes, optimizing both cost efficiency and performance.
At Harman-Samsung, I translate product requirements into actionable designs through comprehensive impact assessments, well-defined scope planning, and detailed architecture documentation that maintains alignment with sprint deadlines and business commitments.
Previous Experience: Technical Lead at Societe Generale
Financial Technology Transformation
1
PayEzee Platform
Led enterprise architecture for a next-gen digital payment gateway with multi-tenant support, ensuring compliance and transaction security.
2
Microservices Migration
Migrated core banking applications from legacy monoliths to Spring Boot microservices, reducing downtime and significantly improving scalability and performance.
3
Genesis
Architected a front office risk management system for financial institutions, streamlining deal processing and compliance monitoring.
4
Real-time Analytics
Built real-time trade analytics dashboards using ELK Stack and Kafka, reducing risk assessment time by 40% and enhancing decision-making capabilities.
During my tenure at Societe Generale (2017-2022), I implemented DevSecOps pipelines integrating Checkmarx, SonarQube, and OWASP security tools, ensuring consistent compliance with financial industry regulations and security best practices.
Early Career Development
To The New (2015-2017)
Blue Sky Platform
Developed Groovy scripts and REST APIs for third-party integrations, implemented Babel-way integration, and wrote Spock tests for quality assurance using Java, Angular, Grails, and various database technologies.
American Swan
Created REST APIs and wrote Elasticsearch queries for mobile app support, conducted impact analysis on web vs. mobile changes, working with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Grails, and MySQL.
Commdel Consulting (2012-2015)
Developed scalable solutions for BESCOM-MIS (Electricity Distribution) and Supply Chain platforms, implementing multi-tier distributed architecture for large-scale billing systems and customized ERP solutions.
These formative roles built a strong foundation in software engineering principles, distributed systems, and integration techniques that continue to inform my architectural approach today.
Technical Proficiencies
Programming & Frameworks
  • Java & Spring Boot
  • Groovy & Python
  • Angular & Hibernate
Databases
  • Oracle & PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
DevOps & Cloud
  • Kubernetes & Docker
  • AWS & Jenkins
  • Git & CI/CD
Emerging Tech
  • Quantum Computing
  • AI/ML
  • ELK Stack & Kafka
Security & Compliance
  • OWASP
  • Checkmarx
  • Firewall Configuration
Project Management
  • Agile & Scrum
  • JIRA & Confluence
  • ProjectPlan365
Speaking & Community Engagement
Thought Leadership
  • GHCI21 Speaker - Conducted workshop on Quantum Computing Applications in Industry at Asia's largest women in tech conference
  • Women in Global Tech Conference (2025) - Featured speaker on "From Code to Strategy"
  • Tech Evangelist & Mentor - Silver sessions on programming, Quantum Computing, and Digital Transformation
Community Involvement
  • CTO Community Founding Member - Driving collaboration among emerging tech leaders
  • Startup Mentor - RISE Infinity Foundation NGO & Nanmanam
  • Advancing Inclusion Scholar, GHCI 2024 - Recognized for diversity contributions
  • Mentorship at AnitaB.org - Supporting women in technology
I'm passionate about creating pathways for diverse talent in technology and sharing knowledge that empowers the next generation of tech leaders through active community engagement.
Education & Certifications
Emerging CTO Program
IIT Kanpur & E&ICT Academy (2024-2025 Batch)
Oracle Certified Professional
Java SE 8 Programmer (2017)
Hadoop and Big Data
Ducat India, Noida (2014)
Academic Background
  • MCA, Software Engineering - Punjab Technical University (2014), 80%
  • BCA, Software Engineering - Punjab Technical University (2012), 76%
Awards & Recognition
  • Multiple internal company awards for technical leadership and innovation
  • GHCI speaker appreciation certificate
  • Featured speaker at industry forums advocating for technology-driven business growth
Let's Connect
Get in Touch
I'm always open to discussing new technology opportunities, speaking engagements, mentorship connections, or collaboration on innovative projects.
Location: Bangalore, India
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