Hi, I'm Navendu Chandra - Product Leader at Elavon/US Bank Merchant Services at U.S. Bank
I thrive on building transformative fintech platforms and leading teams to create exceptional digital commerce experiences. My passion lies in shaping the future of payments through innovative API strategies and embedded finance solutions.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led product strategy for digital commerce and monetization initiatives at Visa.
Currently serves as a Product Leader at U.S. Bank, focusing on merchant services and payments.
Can advise on building scalable API platforms and enhancing developer experiences.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Career Foundations
Gained foundational experience in software engineering and product development across various industries.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Product Development
Fintech & Payments Specialization
Transitioned to focus on payments, digital commerce, and API platforms, holding senior product roles at Visa and Nium.
✦ FinTech
✦ Payments
✦ API Strategy
✦ Product Management
Strategic Advisory & Current Leadership
Served as a strategic advisor before leading product initiatives in merchant services at U.S. Bank, focusing on payments and developer experience.
✦ Strategic Advisor
✦ Merchant Services
✦ Product Leader
💪🏻 Superpowers
API Ecosystem Architect
Building robust platforms and developer experiences.
✦ Spearheaded API platform strategy and developer portal development.
✦ Drove adoption of API-first approaches for scalable solutions.
✦ Enhanced partner ecosystems and embedded fintech capabilities.
Digital Commerce Innovator
Transforming online payment and monetization strategies.
✦ Led product strategy for digital commerce and monetization initiatives.
✦ Developed and launched innovative payment products and platforms.
✦ Created seamless digital experiences for customer acquisition and retention.
Cross-Functional Team Builder
Leading diverse teams to product success.
✦ Managed and mentored product managers, engineers, and solutions consultants.
✦ Fostered collaboration across global teams for complex product launches.
✦ Built high-performing teams focused on agile methodologies and delivery.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering innovative fintech solutions and emerging payment technologies.
✦ Connecting with leaders in embedded finance and BaaS to explore collaborations.
✦ Finding opportunities to shape the future of digital commerce platforms.
I can help with
✦ Advise on building scalable API platforms and enhancing developer experiences.
✦ Share insights on product strategy for fintech and digital commerce.
✦ Mentor teams on creating successful payment products and monetization strategies.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with innovators in decentralized finance (DeFi).
✦ Identifying emerging trends in cross-border payment solutions.
✦ Finding experts in AI applications for financial services.