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Venkat Rao Thota
Senior Consultant
Summary
Experienced senior consultant with a strong background in the cards and payments consulting field, boasting 12 years of industry expertise. Known for drive and determination, excels in collaborative problem-solving, risk management, and delivering creative solutions. Passion lies in driving positive changes within businesses, leveraging proficiency in conducting both primary and secondary research to inform strategic decision-making.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Consultant
Infosys Ltd.
5 2016 - Current
- Delivered lasting value to top financial services clients, including Network International, ANZ, HSBC, and Fiserv, by leveraging my domain knowledge in cards and project/program management skills
- Supported Card Scheme compliance through various projects, such as: VisionPLUS Base Compliance
- Supported various eCommerce payment gateways (e.g., IPG, Cybersource, MiGS)
- Airline Acquiring in multiple currencies and Airline smart routing
- Acquiring Loyalty Enablement and Payment Facilitator Support
- DCC Support, MC BNPL Support
- AFT and OCT Processing
- Integration of various DCC providers with the FirstVision platform
- JCB Multi-Currency Acquiring
- UPI International Acquiring and Issuing support
- AMEX Clearing in different formats and dispute processing support
- Ensured compliance with Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club International, UnionPay, Amex, and JCB schemes by translating complex regulations into actionable business requirements
- Designed automated solutions for reconciliation and settlement on the FirstVision platform
- Managed MIS reporting requirements for acquiring support
- Regularly communicated with stakeholders to implement scheme requirements
- Produced detailed reports and presentations for Senior Management
- Familiarity with UK payment schemes and regulatory requirements
- Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and other CRM/software systems
- Proficient in handling chargeback thresholds, programs, and reporting
Associate Consultant
Capgemini India Pvt Ltd.
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Achieved mastery in VisionPLUS cards compliance and acquiring/issuing functionalities
- Led projects related to Mastercard MATCH and AMEX Amounts submission
- Specialized in functional and technical specification preparation, enhancing communication skills with stakeholders
Sr Software Engineer
Attra Infotech Pvt Ltd.
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Supported business as usual for Network International (NI), focusing on NI production support, and EOD optimization
- Also, worked various acquiring and issuing functionalities
Education
B.Tech - Information Technology
Gudlavalleru Engineering College
Andhra Pradesh, India07-2008
Skills
Functional and technical specification preparation
Strategic Planning
cards acquiring and issuing functionalities
card schemes compliance
Consulting
Business Analysis
Productivity Improvement
Performance Benchmarking
Project Management
Teamwork mindset
IBM mainframes
AS400 development
COBOL
JCL
VSAM
CICS
VisionPLUS Modules
TRAMS
ITS
CMS
FAS
MBS
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, https://www.credly.com/badges/a05dae48-0f42-46f1-946f-0fe66958c896?source=linked_in_profile
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/03/91
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Interests
Playing with Kids
Timeline
Associate Consultant
Capgemini India Pvt Ltd.
12.2014 - 05.2016
Sr Software Engineer
Attra Infotech Pvt Ltd.
08.2012 - 12.2014
Senior Consultant
Infosys Ltd.
5 2016 - Current
B.Tech - Information Technology
Gudlavalleru Engineering College