Arnab Ghosh-Co-Founder - CTO
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Co-Founder - CTO
Ozank Gmbh
- Secured €300k seed financing via CLAs, with €200k committed for the next round
- Defined product strategy, business case, and fintech architecture
- Led software development, cloud setup, IT security, and compliance readiness
- Launched the platform; onboarded 500+ customers in 6 months
- Processed €1M+ in cross-border transactions within the first 6 months
- Negotiated BaaS partnerships to deliver regulated banking services
- Built CxO-level strategic partnerships, including direct collaboration with VISA's Chief Revenue Officer
- Selected among the Top 15 startups in the TechQuartier Incubation Program
Vice President - IT Strategy & Tech M&A
Deutsche Boerse
- Owned business case and negotiation strategy for a 10-year multi-cloud partnership across GCP and Azure (€500m plus deal)
- Negotiated hyperscaler partnerships with effective cloud commit-to-benefit ratios of 0.8 (GCP) and 0.6 (Azure), unlocking significant enterprise discounts and strategic investments
- Drove enterprise AI strategy, defining use cases, governance, and rollout approach across multiple business units
- Delivered group-wide IT cost-reduction programs spanning vendor consolidation, licensing, and infrastructure optimisation
- Led technology due diligence and synergy assessments for M&A transactions across regulated financial-services businesses
- Worked directly with C-level stakeholders on strategic technology topics, investment thesis, and execution roadmaps
Manager - Strategy & Operations
EY-Parthenon
- Assessed technology risk, investment backlog, and integration complexity across target companies
- Defined post-merger integration roadmaps covering systems, data, and operating models
- Delivered cost-optimisation and vendor consolidation initiatives with quantified savings
- Evaluated IT operating models, sourcing strategies, and organisation design for scale and resilience
- Presented findings to investment committees and senior client leadership
- Received an award from GEMA for contribution to the Zebralution acquisition
Internship
Allianz Technologies
- Supported global data-centre consolidation and modernisation initiatives
- Tracked migration progress, risks, and dependencies with technical leads
- Prepared board-level materials and coordinated stakeholder follow-ups
Senior Software Engineer
BNP Paribas
- Led software enhancements and regulatory updates
- Introduced agile practices to improve delivery
- Performed root cause analysis for production issues
Senior Software Engineer
Hexaware Technologies
- Worked on custodian-bank platforms for a US-based financial institution
- Supported mainframe-to-web migration and production deployments
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Information Technology, and Insurance.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Strategy, Investments and M&A, Operations, Product Development, and Project Management.
Summary
Technology and strategy professional with 15+ years of experience across fintech, capital markets, and management consulting. Experience spanning building regulated digital platforms, defining enterprise technology strategy, and executing technology-driven M&A and post-merger integrations.
Skills
- Software Development
- Cloud Strategy
- Product & Tech Strategy
- M&A Due Diligence
- Carve-Outs
- Post-Merger Integration
- Business Case Development
- Multicultural Team Leadership
Languages
Education
Furtwangen University
Masters in Business Consulting · Business Consulting · Germany
Datta Meghe College of Engineering
Bachelors in Electronics Engineering · Electronics Engineering · India
Certifications & licenses
Celonis Process Mining Certification
IBM Certified DB2-9 Database Associate
NSE's Certification In Financial Markets (NCFM)
Google Cloud Certification
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Arnab is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Arnab speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate).
Arnab has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Arnab has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Arnab may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Arnab would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder - CTO, Vice President - IT Strategy & Tech M&A, Manager - Strategy & Operations.
Arnab's most recent position is Co-Founder - CTO at Ozank Gmbh.
In recent years, Arnab has worked for Ozank Gmbh and Deutsche Boerse.
Arnab is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Arnab also has some experience in Insurance.
Arnab is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Strategy, and Operations. Arnab also has some experience in Investments and M&A, Product Development, and Project Management.
Arnab has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Information Technology.
Arnab has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Strategy, and Investments and M&A.
Arnab holds a Master in Business Consulting from Furtwangen University and a Bachelor in Electronics Engineering from Datta Meghe College of Engineering.
Arnab has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: ITIL Certification, Celonis Process Mining Certification, and IBM Certified DB2-9 Database Associate.
The availability of Arnab needs to be confirmed.
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