Prashanth Dappula
Co-founder and Chief Product Officer @Tappy Technologies
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WORK HISTORY
Co-founder and Chief Product Officer @Tappy Technologies
CA
Led product innovation and global market launches of NFC-enabled wearable payment solutions (e.g, Indus PayWear, Premier Wear, Tappy Pay, ADIB Pay, Timex Pay), significantly advancing the adoption of contactless payments. • Developed and commercialized Tappy Token Enablement Service, a scalable multi-tenant platform integrated with Mastercard (MDES), Visa (VTS), and NPCI, enabling tokenized payment experiences across 8+ markets for 10+ issuers and 15+ brands.• Defined and implemented credential lifecycle management capabilities, including provisioning, updates, and secure personalization (VMPA, Mchip Advance, qSPARC) on Secure Elements.• Enabled instant digital card issuance with KYC integration, removing issuer provisioning bottlenecks and streamlining consumer onboarding for immediate tokenization to make payments.• Orchestrated co-innovation partnerships with top-tier brands and issuers across North America, APAC, UAE, and Africa; led technical integration and ecosystem alignment for successful deployment.• Represented Tappy in technical forums with Visa, Mastercard and other networks, ensuring alignment on specifications, certifications, and strategic roadmap collaboration.• Established a product roadmap rooted in customer insight and competitive analysis, expanding platform capabilities and delivering continuous ecosystem optimization.
EDUCATION
Osmania University
Bachelor of Computer Applications
ABOUT PRASHANTH DAPPULA
Visionary fintech product leader with 19+ years of experience driving digital payment innovation, commercialization of tokenized payment solutions, and strategic co-innovation with global partners. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, launch market-first payment products, and scale tokenization platforms leveraging Visa (VTS), Mastercard (MDES), and NPCI services. Adept at managing complex stakeholder ecosystems, synthesizing technical and business needs, and delivering impactful consumer experiences across mobile, wearable, and eCommerce platforms. What I Do: Craft Seamless Mobile Experiences: Adept at designing and developing mobile APIs, I foster smooth integration across teams (backend developers, UX/UI designers) to define API requirements and ensure flawless functionality using Agile methodologies. Champion Mobile NFC Payments: I have a proven track record of leading successful mobile NFC payment solutions, encompassing UICC Secure Element, Host Card Emulation (HCE), Tokenization, Apple Pay, Issuer Wallet, Interac EUF, Timex Pay, ADIB Pay, Indus PayWear and Tappy Token Enablement Service. Expert in Partner Relationships: I excel at managing and fostering strong relationships with key partners in the technology and financial landscape, including Apple, Google, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, NPCI, and many more. Co-inventor & Award Winner: I hold co-inventor status for patents related to \"Registering a roaming mobile device onto a preferred telecom network\" and \"Systems and Methods for Authenticating Data Access Requests.\" Additionally, my dedication has been recognized through awards like the \"Passion for Growth\" at TELUS and the prestigious \"League of Excellence\" at TD. Connect with me: I\'m always interested in connecting with like-minded individuals and exploring new opportunities in the mobile and fintech space. Feel free to send me an invitation to connect!#mobilepayments #fintech #innovation #wearables #productmanagement #digitalpayments
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