
Mr. Vaibhav Rastogi

Achiever's Success Story
Mr. Vaibhav Rastogi’s ability to tackle complex challenges, innovate, and contribute to community betterment solidifies his position as a leader in the field of technology and payment innovation
Mr. Vaibhav Rastogi is an accomplished Engineering Manager at Square (Block), a global leader in payments technology. He oversees cards on file, including the secure storage of over 20 million customer cards used for recurring payments and invoices. He also designed an innovative system to securely transfer card data between payment service providers, such as Stripe, for which a patent was filed with the USPTO in early 2024. His current focus is to empower small businesses to streamline their finances and increase sales by leveraging Square’s advanced capabilities.
His passion for technology was evident from a young age. Consistently excelling in academics, he was a Maya Memorial Scholar in school and graduated college with first-class distinction. His unique blend of technical expertise and problem-solving ability has been a cornerstone of his career, driving innovation and delivering impactful results.
At Capital One, a leading U.S. bank, he invented and designed a system for recurring merchant charges. This groundbreaking solution was awarded a USPTO patent for its unique architecture. He then advanced to Walmart, a Fortune Global 1 company, where he developed the architecture for a global point-of-sale system. This innovation, recognized with two U.S. patents and one international patent, has processed billions of transactions worldwide, significantly enhancing the retail shopping experience. Additionally, his team introduced support for EBT (government benefits for low-income families) and WIC (assistance for new mothers), improving the platform’s accessibility and inclusivity.
His contributions are well-documented in his publications, which can be accessed via Google Scholar[https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=b-vavbwAAAAJ&hl=en], USPTO, WIPO, and the Canadian Patent Office. His ability to tackle complex challenges, innovate, and contribute to community betterment solidifies his position as a leader in the field of technology and payments innovation.