Mrs. Priyanka Gowda Ashwath Narayana Gowda, Enterprise Technical Team lead of Software Engineering, received the IAF India Achievers Award for her exceptional contributions to financial technology innovation and enterprise banking systems development. With over Twelve years of experience, she has demonstrated technical excellence and leadership in developing secure, scalable banking applications that have modernized banking infrastructure and improved customer experiences across digital platforms.

At her workplace, she led the integration of advanced cyber-security framework and secure payment gateway technologies, earning the Stock Appreciation Right award. Her initiatives set new standards for secure financial transactions, driving comprehensive system upgrades and user experience enhancements. Under her guidance, her team’s solutions significantly improved operational efficiency while maintaining strict security protocols.

Her expertise in cybersecurity is evident in her ability to integrate robust security measures with practical business applications, resulting in scalable enterprise platforms that adapt to evolving technology. Applications developed under her leadership have shown measurable improvements in reliability and performance, ensuring systematic implementation of security standards to meet the demands of the financial sector.

Her impact extends to research, with 18 International publications on Software Application development, cybersecurity, generative AI, and fintech innovation. As a peer reviewer for thirty academic journals, she is committed to advancing both industry practice and academic excellence. Her recognition as Outstanding Graduate of the Year from the State University of New York at New Paltz highlights her ability to bridge the gap between research and real-world application.

Through her innovative approach, she has strengthened the technological capabilities of the financial sector by combining academic research with practical strategies to enhance security and operational frameworks. Her work continues to influence industry standards, setting new benchmarks for excellence in enterprise banking systems and financial technology innovation.