Mr. Kartik Manimuthu is a senior technology leader with over 10 years of extensive experience across FinTech, Cloud Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Engineering. He was Senior Director – Engineering, AI & Data at SMC Group (SMC Global Securities / Stoxkart), where he has lead the organisation's AI/ML and enterprise data strategy.

He has led significant technology transformation initiatives, including the transition of a legacy on-premises environment to a scalable hybrid-cloud ecosystem, and managing a technology investment portfolio of over ₹100 Crore. He has also built AI/ML and Data functions from the ground up, with strong focus on Generative AI, LLMs, data platforms, automation, cybersecurity and FinOps.

His earlier experience includes leadership roles at SMC Group/Stoxkart, Scrut Automation and BYJU'S, spanning engineering leadership, cloud architecture, platform transformation and enterprise technology.