Kinetix was formed in 2010 with an unwavering goal—to provide every client with cutting-edge technology solutions and second-to-none consultative services. Since then, our success has been built on trust and commitment, both to our clients and in our team. Helping our clients continuously innovate and grow is most effective when our team has the freedom to do the same.
Leadership
Amit Karande
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Amit has worked in the financial services industry for over 20 years. Prior to starting Kinetix in 2010, he worked at Lehman Brothers and Citi developing innovative technology solutions for various post-trade functions. Amit thrives in simplifying the trading processes and associated infrastructure, which ultimately reduces operational costs for his clients.
Tom Rutkowski
Regional Head (Middle East & APAC)
Tom leverages his PhD in AI as well as over a decade of executive leadership to drive Kinetix’s AI R&D for Banking and Capital Markets applications. He has a proven track record in innovation management, product development, and strategy. He brings experience and vision to Kinetix’s intelligence systems, which span decision support; recommendation, prediction and insights; as well as NLP. He authored a book titled “Explainable Artificial Intelligence Based on Neuro-Fuzzy Modeling with Applications in Finance” and heads up the Kinetix Dubai office.
Paul Puskuldjian
Chief Operating Officer
Paul has over 30 years of experience in senior positions at financial institutions including Lehman Brothers and Citi where he generated cost savings and reduced operational risk through deployment of technology and process improvement in the areas of fixed income regulatory and compliance to support Dodd-Frank and EMIR. Paul’s specialties include advising clients on industry trends and guiding them on implementing improved operating models.
Abid Zaidi
Group CTO & Head of Client Advisory
Abid is a senior executive with over 25 years leadership experience in Capital Markets institutions such as Lehman Brothers, BNP Paribas and Natwest Markets. He has a proven track record in management and technology, driving digital transformation and moderization, leading design, delivery, and strategy for complex front to back projects. In his role as Group CTO, Abid is focusing on business expansion opportunities, business strategy ensuring the technical and business vision are aligned across Kinetix and affiliate companies.
Arun Nanda
Head of Administration
and Finance
Arun has worked in various technology and administrative roles throughout his career at Deutsche Bank, Lehman Brothers, and Citi. His knowledge of banking, coupled with his expertise in managing expenses and budgets, have prepared him to handle the myriad functions at Kinetix.
Tarun Mandhania
Head of Core Development & Client Integration
Tarun has worked in the financial services industry for over 20 years at Lehman Brothers and Citi, developing technology solutions for supporting repos, credit, commercial paper, and primary bonds issuance. Tarun is currently responsible for overseeing core software delivery and its integration within clients’ infrastructure.
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