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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, India
07-2008

Skills

Functional and technical specification preparation

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

Reading Books

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

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