About

Nissar Behera is a highly experienced Management Consultant with a focus on FinTech and Innovation. He is currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Mastercard, where he is responsible for driving growth and innovation strategies. Prior to joining Mastercard, Nissar worked as a Senior Consultant at Deloitte and PwC, where he was instrumental in designing and executing various FinTech and innovation programs for global and domestic banks, insurance companies, and brokerage houses. With almost 10 years of relevant experience, Nissar has a proven track record of delivering high-impact results for his clients. At Deloitte, he designed monetization strategies for India's leading rural broadband project, which had a revenue potential of over ₹500 Crores. He also recommended funding schedules by analyzing cash flows and forecasted vendor payouts for a ₹6000 Crores project. At PwC, he conceptualized and executed various FinTech partnership programs for a global investment bank and an Indian retail bank. He was also responsible for advising India's leading brokerage houses on their digital strategy by developing a B2B2C channel product roadmap. Nissar is a highly skilled professional with expertise in NLU, AI, NLP, and ML. He has a Master's degree in Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha. Throughout his career, Nissar has been recognized for his valuable contributions to the innovation programs and has won several awards, including the 'Above and Beyond' team award for his exceptional work at PwC. He is also a published author and has co-authored two articles on financial technologies. Nissar is a highly motivated individual with a passion for innovation and a strong desire to make a positive impact in the FinTech industry. He is a valuable asset to any organization and is committed to delivering exceptional results for his clients.