Led by Pioneers, Driven by Excellence
Three Decades of Domain Expertise Guiding Global Financial Innovation
Behind every breakthrough in financial AI is a team of visionaries who understand both the technical possibilities and the practical realities of global finance. Our leadership combines deep domain expertise with proven execution, delivering results that transform how the world's leading banks operate.
Executive Leadership
Visionary leaders who have shaped the financial AI industry
Parth Desai
The Visionary Who Started It All
With an MS in Artificial Intelligence from Georgia Tech and experience as a Research Scientist at Yale AI Lab under Professor Roger Schank, Parth Desai founded ACE in 1994 with a revolutionary vision: apply AI to transform financial services.
Career Highlights
- Founded ACE Software Solutions in 1994
- Pioneered NLP applications in payment processing
- Led development of self-learning compliance systems
- 45+ patents in financial AI technologies
- Executive education from Harvard Business School and INSEAD
Leadership Philosophy
"True innovation in financial services requires not just technical excellence, but deep domain understanding. Our 30-year focus has taught us that the most elegant AI solution must also be the most practical for our clients' real-world challenges."
Saumitra Naik
Operational Excellence Leader
With over two decades of experience in people, process, and project management, Saumitra leads our global delivery organization and drives transformational initiatives. His expertise in managing complex implementations ensures flawless execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Global delivery operations management
- Client project implementation oversight
- Process optimization and standardization
- Risk mitigation and quality assurance
- P&L management and profitability optimization
Achievements
Senior Leadership Team
Domain experts driving innovation across all areas of our business
Hiren Shah
Product innovation driver with deep expertise in ACE Platform architecture. Ensures cutting-edge technology meets banking reliability demands.
Focus Areas
- Product strategy and roadmap development
- Architecture evolution and modernization
- Technology integration and innovation
- Quality assurance and performance optimization
Notable Projects
Mangesh Malekar
Customer success champion with expertise across technology, domains, SaaS, and AI/ML. Leads global customer delivery ensuring projects exceed expectations.
Expertise Areas
- Enterprise implementations and deployments
- SaaS platform deployments
- Customer success management
- Solution architecture and design
Track Record
Anuradha Desai
AI research pioneer heading our R&D division. In-house expert on AI, NLP, and machine learning - the core technologies powering all ACE products.
Research Focus
- Advanced NLP algorithms for financial messaging
- Self-learning systems and adaptive intelligence
- Predictive analytics and pattern recognition
- Explainable AI for regulatory compliance
Contributions
Samir Dharia
Security and compliance guardian with three decades of IT experience. Previously at Apple, Lucent Technologies, and Bluestar Infotech. Maintains our zero-breach security record.
Key Responsibilities
- Information security strategy and implementation
- Regulatory compliance and audit management
- Risk management and mitigation
- ISO certifications and standards compliance
Security Achievements
Rimpee Kukreja
Strategic HR leader aligning business goals with human capital strategies. Transformed ACE's culture while scaling the team to meet global demand.
Focus Areas
- Talent acquisition and development programs
- Culture transformation and employee engagement
- Performance management and career development
- Leadership development and succession planning
Impact Achieved
Strategic Advisors
Industry veterans providing strategic guidance and market insights
Banking & Payments Advisor
- 30+ years in global payment systems
- Led $1T+ payment infrastructure transformation
- Expert in real-time payments and regulatory compliance
- Strategic advisor on payment innovation
Technology Advisor
- Pioneer in banking digitalization
- Cloud transformation and architecture expert
- Open Banking and API strategy specialist
- Enterprise technology scaling authority
Regulatory Advisor
- 25+ years regulatory and compliance experience
- AML/CTF and financial crime expertise
- Cross-border compliance specialist
- Regulatory harmonization authority
Academic Advisor
- Published 100+ papers in financial technology
- AI in finance research and thought leadership
- Industry-academia collaboration expert
- Next-generation technology forecasting
Connect with Our Leadership
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