Rikhil Jain

Co-founder and CTO, Spardha

Professional Overview
Rikhil Jain is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience in software development, application architecture, and digital transformation. As the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Spardha, he is responsible for driving the company's technology vision, leading the engineering team, and delivering innovative solutions to clients in the education technology sector.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Co-founder and CTO of Spardha, Rikhil is responsible for overseeing the company's technology strategy, product roadmap, and engineering operations. He leads a team of skilled developers and architects to build scalable, user-centric platforms that empower educational institutions and learners. Under Rikhil's technical leadership, Spardha has developed cutting-edge solutions that have positively impacted thousands of students and educators across India.

Career Progression
Prior to co-founding Spardha, Rikhil held senior leadership roles at Global Payments Inc. and TSYS, where he led large-scale application development initiatives and drove digital transformation efforts within the financial technology industry. As the Vice President of Application Development at Global Payments, he spearheaded the design and implementation of mission-critical payment processing systems that serve a global client base. Earlier in his career, Rikhil held consulting roles at Genpact Headstrong Capital Markets and American Express, where he leveraged his deep technical expertise to deliver successful projects for clients.

Academic Background
Rikhil holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Rajasthan.

Areas of Expertise

• Software architecture and system design

• Agile software development methodologies

• Cloud computing and infrastructure management

• Data analytics and business intelligence

• Fintech and payment processing solutions

• Education technology and online learning platforms

• Building and leading high-performing engineering teams

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Rikhil has played a pivotal role in driving digital transformation and delivering cutting-edge technology solutions. At Global Payments, he spearheaded the development of a next-generation payment processing platform that improved transaction speed, security, and scalability, resulting in a significant increase in customer satisfaction and revenue growth. At Spardha, Rikhil has been instrumental in creating innovative education technology solutions that have enhanced the learning experience for students and educators across India.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, technical expertise, and visionary leadership, Rikhil Jain is poised to continue driving the success of Spardha and further expanding the company's impact in the education technology sector. His dedication to delivering innovative solutions and empowering clients through technology makes him a valuable asset to the organization and the industry as a whole.