About

Rahul Pangam is a seasoned executive with over 21 years of experience in the tech industry. He currently serves as the VP of Risk Strategy at PayPal, where he leads the integration of Simility's advanced fraud prevention solutions into PayPal's platform. Prior to joining PayPal, Rahul co-founded Simility, an emerging leader in enterprise fraud and risk management, which was acquired by PayPal in 2018 for $120 million. At Simility, Rahul served as CEO and led the development of cutting-edge fraud detection tools that leverage big data analytics, machine learning, and advanced data visualization. He assembled a team of fraud-detection experts from Google and worked with a diverse range of clients, from fintech startups to Fortune 500 banks, to combat fraud and mitigate risk. Rahul's expertise in fraud prevention and his ability to stay ahead of emerging trends in the industry have made him a sought-after thought leader in the field. Prior to Simility, Rahul spent several years at Google, where he served as Director of Trust and Safety and led the Ads Quality Operations team. In this role, he was responsible for enforcing ads policy, detecting payment fraud, and ensuring compliance with AdWords API. He also founded the Ads Quality Operations team and grew it into a global organization with offices in eight countries. Rahul holds an MBA from the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business and has a strong technical background as a senior software engineer and research scientist. His tech stack includes expertise in big data and machine learning. Rahul's ability to bridge the gap between technical and business domains has been a key factor in his success as an executive. He is a results-driven leader with a proven track record of building successful companies and driving growth through innovation.