About

Dharasu Banerjee is a dynamic business and technology leader with over 16 years of experience managing complex IT projects in a cross-cultural environment. As the Director of Payment Products Development at Visa, he has demonstrated keen expertise in applying people, processes, problem-solving, and technical skills to build, develop, motivate, and transform teams to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Dharasu has a proven history of understanding business priorities and delivering large-scale product platforms by balancing aggressive launch schedules and reducing cost escalations through the use of innovative technology solutions. He has implemented effective strategies to optimize business processes, increase efficiency, and improve quality. Prior to his current role, Dharasu served as a Senior Consultant - CRM at Cognizant, where he worked on The Prudential Insurance Company of America project in the USA. He also worked as a Senior Software Engineer at RS Software (India) Ltd, where he served as a consultant for Visa Inc. in the USA. Dharasu holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the College of Engineering & Management, Kolaghat, and an Executive Program in Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. He has a broad range of technical skills, including expertise in tokenization, software engineering, and testing. Overall, Dharasu is a highly motivated and results-driven individual with a track record of success in managing globally distributed product development, application support, and test engineering teams working on mission-critical payment applications. He is an excellent communicator and team player, with a passion for delivering innovative solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations.