Our Team

 Over 25 years industry experience.

Wide experience in Financial Sector (including Regulatory Compliance, Mutual Funds, Retail and Commercial Banking applications) and Retail (eCommerce)

Excellent Project Management, Business Analysis, Analytics, Database Design and communication skills

Strong experience in managing Practices and Delivery Teams

Specialties: Regulatory Compliance - BSA, AML, OFAC, KYC, USA Patriot Act, Banking, Case Management, Analytics, Data Mining, Data Mapping, SWIFT
Databases, Data Warehousing
Rational Unified Process  

Mahesh is a recognized leader in the management of risk and compliance organizations. As co-founder of Idola Infotech in 2002, he established an organization that was widely recognized for its exceptional quality and innovative solutions. During his tenure at Idola, he established a team that developed and implemented the industry leading anti-money laundering and risk rating software products. He was also responsible for fostering a key, strategic relationship with FIS (formerly known as Metavante/Prime Associates) where led to Idola implementing over 200 risk and compliance software solutions across a diverse range of financial institutions. With over 15 years of experience in the financial sector, Mahesh is known as an industry expert and is often engaged by senior bankers to provide strategic advice.

Prior to Idola, Mahesh held various senior management positions including director of pre-sales, manager of offshore development, and senior executive overseeing partner relationships and software development. His projects often involved some of the world largest organizations including IBM where he led the development of a market-leading front office solution for broker dealers and a fully integrated insurance policy management and claims processing software product.

Mahesh’s broad experience crosses both business development and technology. He has been involved in multiple industries including financial services, ecommerce and pharmaceutical. Some of his key client relationships include CITIGroup, Bank of New York, Reuters, KBC Bank, United Bank of Africa, and Wilshire Insurance among many others.  

27 Years of extensive experience in developing, maintaining, managing, and supporting Windows based commercial applications primarily in the Microsoft .NET technology stack 

Domain expertise includes Custom ERP, Optical Networks, Optimization Algorithms, Analytical Tools, Database Applications, Web Applications, Programmable Logic Controller Interfaces, Operations Research, Statistical Analysis of Standardized Testing, and Electronic Commerce

Core expertise in the architecture of multi-tier applications. In-depth knowledge and experience in Information Systems architecture, Object Oriented Design, and Design Patterns. Formulation and implementation of standards, guidelines, and strategic plans for porting a projects ranging from Targeted Web Search Engine to Telecom Network Architecture

Breadth of experience includes creation of object models, relationship models, and multi-tier architecture for ERP and Ecommerce products of ISV clients (Independent Software Vendors), Multi-threaded architecture for interfaces to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

Managerial experience includes Coordination and management of diverse teams, Requirements tracking and QA coordination, Coaching of newcomers in software engineering standards and practices, Mentoring of settled employees in pursuing Master’s degrees and certifications.