Rahul Autade

Rahul Autade is a senior fintech professional with over 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in AI-driven payments, fraud prevention, and real-time transaction systems. He has led the design and implementation of payment processing engines for the top five U.S. banks and is actively involved in research across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital finance. Rahul frequently serves as a speaker, reviewer, and judge at global conferences and innovation challenges, including IEEE events and fintech competitions. His focus lies at the intersection of data intelligence, ethical AI, and financial inclusion, and he is passionate about recognizing impactful solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Currently based in Pittsburgh, Rahul also mentors early-stage innovators and contributes to academic and industry thought leadership in AI-powered financial technologies.