KARUNAKAR REDDY K
Technology Director
Hyderabad
Summary
Visionary Technology Leader | Payments Innovation | API Strategy | Data-Driven Transformation
Dynamic and results-oriented technology leader with 21+ years of experience pioneering technology solutions across global banking and financial services. Currently serving as Technology Director at Wells Fargo India, where I lead the Payments Engineering & Data Analytics Group within Treasury and Payment Solutions—driving modernization, resilience, and innovation at scale.
Previously at DBS Bank, I led the Core API initiative as Engineering Manager & API Architect, designing and scaling the world’s largest open API banking platform. Drove enterprise-wide adoption of API-first strategies, built robust security frameworks, and enabled seamless integration with partner ecosystems and digital channels.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology Director
Wells Fargo India
10.2017 - Current
Engineering Manager, API Architect
Development Bank of Singapore (DBS)
08.2016 - 10.2017
Technology Manager
Wells Fargo India
12.2006 - 03.2014
Project Engineer / Module Leader
Wipro Technologies
03.2005 - 12.2006
Education
Masters in Computer Applications -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad05.2004
Skills
Team Leadership: Proven record in building and mentoring high-performing teams
Result-Oriented: Known for great at execution
Gen AI in Payments: Driving innovation in Payments Data & Analytics through Generative AI
Payments Leadership: Led enterprise-wide payment solutions including APIs, RTP, Zelle & operational controls
Banking Domain Expert: Deep experience in Payments, Retail Banking, Cards, Fraud & Risk
API & Architecture Expertise: Specialized in API strategy, integration, and high-performance architectures
Enterprise & Cloud Solutions: Delivered scalable enterprise and cloud applications
Awards And Appreciations
- Golden Spoke, Top Achiever and Captains Pick award for exemplary performance in the year 2020, 2021 and 2022
- Gold Coin, Award at highest honor in Wells Fargo community during the years - 2020, 2015, 2013 and 2010
- Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) ‘Special’ Award, 2017
- Wells Fargo Technology (India) Top Performer Nomination, 2015
- Wells Fargo Annual Conclave (WAC) award, 2010
- WCSOM Innovation Award, for Global Command Center @ Wipro, 2005
- Best Rookie of ‘Star Bridge Excellence’ Award @ Wipro, 2005
Clifton Strengths Assessment
- Achiever
- Responsibility
- Strategic
- Learner
- Self-Assurance
Timeline
Technology Director
Wells Fargo India
10.2017 - Current
Engineering Manager, API Architect
Development Bank of Singapore (DBS)
08.2016 - 10.2017
Technology Manager
Wells Fargo India
12.2006 - 03.2014
Project Engineer / Module Leader
Wipro Technologies
03.2005 - 12.2006
Masters in Computer Applications -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University