Program Manager @ PayPal Β· AI Hackathon Winner Β· Career Coach

Abhishek Nahar.

13+ years directing high-impact global programs at PayPal, PhonePe, RazorPay. I build AI-powered products without writing a single line of code β€” and won πŸ† 1st place at PayPal's AI Hackathon.

Currently @ PayPal πŸ† AI Hackathon Winner 🌎 Brazil & Mexico πŸ€– AI Builder πŸ’³ Global Payments
13+
Years of Experience
// TPM Β· PM Β· Engineering
50+
Global Programs Managed
// PayPal Β· Brazil Β· Mexico
70+
Device Certifications
// Visa Β· MC Β· AMEX Β· Rupay
40+
Team Members Led
// Multi-cultural Β· Global
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AI Hackathon
// 1st Place @ PayPal

Technology Visionary & Problem Solver

I'm a Program Manager with 13+ years of experience directing large-scale technology programs globally. Currently at PayPal, leading strategic payment programs across the Brazil and Mexico markets β€” and a proud πŸ† 1st Place AI Hackathon winner at PayPal.

My unique edge? I sit at the intersection of deep global payments expertise and a passion for AI tools that let me build web apps, automation workflows, and products at startup speed β€” with zero developers.

Beyond my day job, I coach job seekers on cracking interviews, building ATS-friendly resumes, and positioning themselves for premium roles in tech.

Agile / ScrumGlobal Payments AI / No-CodeProduct Management LATAM MarketsCareer Coaching πŸ† AI Hackathon WinnerStakeholder Management OKR / KPI
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Program Manager @ PayPal
Currently driving global payment programs for Brazil and Mexico at PayPal β€” managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs across LATAM with cross-border compliance focus.
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AI Product Builder & Hackathon Winner
Won 1st place at PayPal's AI Hackathon β€” competing against engineers and data scientists. Building fully functional apps using AI tools, no developers needed.
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Interview Coach & Resume Expert
Helping job seekers land roles at top tech companies through ATS-optimized resumes, mock interviews, and personalized career strategy.
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Fintech & Payments Specialist
Deep expertise in bank integrations (H2H), payment scheme certifications (Visa, MC, AMEX, Rupay/NPCI), and POS/MPOS device programs.

Building Products
With AI, Not Developers

Great ideas shouldn't be gated by engineering bandwidth. Using AI tools, I build, launch, and iterate on real products β€” fast.

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Rapid App Development

From concept to working web application in hours using AI coding assistants and no-code platforms β€” zero developers required.

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AI Resume Builder

Built a complete AI-powered resume builder with ATS scoring, 5 templates, cover letter generation, and keyword optimization for job seekers.

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Workflow Automation

Automating program management tasks β€” reporting, status updates, risk registers, stakeholder comms β€” using AI pipelines that save hours weekly.

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Executive Dashboards

Building executive-ready PMO dashboards powered by AI analytics β€” real-time visibility into progress, risks, and delivery confidence.

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AI Career Tools

Personalized interview prep tools, cover letter generators, job description analyzers, and salary negotiation assistants for job seekers.

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Personal Brand Sites

Deploying stunning personal websites and professional microsites for executives β€” fully custom, built with AI in record time.

πŸ† 1ST PLACE
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PayPal AI Hackathon Winner

Built and presented an AI-powered solution that won 1st place at PayPal's internal AI Hackathon β€” competing against engineers, PMs, and data scientists company-wide.

13+ Years of
Delivering Impact

From web developer to managing global payment programs at PayPal across Brazil, Mexico and beyond.

OCT 2025 – PRESENT Β· BANGALORE CURRENT ROLE
PayPal Global Payments Leader
Program Manager β€” LATAM (Brazil & Mexico)
  • Leading high-impact global payment programs across Brazil and Mexico markets β€” driving strategic delivery and regional expansion
  • Managing end-to-end program lifecycle for complex, multi-stakeholder payment integrations in the LATAM region
  • Orchestrating collaboration between global engineering, product, legal, and compliance teams
  • Driving process standardization and governance frameworks for regional regulatory environments
  • Championing Agile delivery at scale across distributed global teams spanning multiple time zones
πŸ† Key Achievements
πŸ₯‡ Won 1st Place at PayPal Internal AI Hackathon β€” built an AI-powered solution recognized company-wide
Delivering on PayPal's LATAM growth strategy β€” expanding payment access across Brazil & Mexico
Established as go-to PM for high-complexity, high-visibility global payment programs
MAY 2023 – SEP 2025 Β· BANGALORE
PhonePe
Technical Project Manager
  • Spearheaded execution of 50+ concurrent technical projects in a high-velocity fintech ecosystem
  • Directed a cross-functional team of 14 Integration Engineers and 3 Junior TPMs
  • Orchestrated end-to-end collaboration across Business, Product, and Engineering (Front-end, Back-end, QA)
  • Onboarded multiple insurers (Acko, New India Assurance, Iffco Tokio, SBI General, Bajaj Allianz)
Key Achievements
Accelerated team velocity by instituting Agile frameworks β€” standups, sprints, retrospectives
Elevated leadership visibility through executive-ready PMO dashboards
Mentored 3 Junior TPMs, cultivating next-generation program leadership
MAR 2019 – APR 2023 Β· BANGALORE
RazorPay (Ezetap)
Program Manager
  • Directed strategic payment integrations and certification lifecycles for Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, and Rupay/NPCI
  • Delivered BQR/UPI and Bank/Brand EMI integrations across multiple banking partners
  • Enabled H2H integrations with Mashreq, Network International, Axis, HDFC, SBI, ICICI, Kotak, IDFC
Key Achievements
70+ successful POS/MPOS device certifications across 6 major banks
Authored PRD for NCMC Rupay offline payment capability (NPCI aligned)
APR 2017 – FEB 2019
Carmatec IT Solutions
Associate Project Manager
  • Managed end-to-end project lifecycles using Agile β€” global clients including Doha Bank and QIC Insurance (Qatar)
  • Streamlined operations by refining internal processes and eliminating project bottlenecks
JUL 2015 – MAR 2017
GrayMatter Software Services
Senior Software Engineer
  • Led a high-performing web development team delivering robust, scalable software solutions
SEP 2012 – JUL 2015
LandMaster Project Weblinks
Senior Web Developer
  • Designed responsive web applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, ASP.NET, SQL Server

Skills & Competencies

A rare blend of global program management, fintech domain expertise, and AI product-building capability.

Program Management
Agile / Scrum97%
Stakeholder Management95%
Risk Assessment90%
Resource Optimization88%
Cross-functional Leadership92%
Global Payments & Fintech
Bank Integration (H2H)96%
Payment Scheme Certification95%
Product Management (PRD/SOW)85%
Vendor Management88%
Change Management86%
Tools & Platforms
Jira Confluence Slack MS Project Figma Notion Monday.com Postman Miro Tableau
AI & No-Code Stack
Claude AI ChatGPT Cursor Lovable Webflow Zapier Make Bubble Bolt.new v0.dev

Delivered At Scale

High-impact programs delivered at PayPal, PhonePe, RazorPay and beyond β€” globally and at scale.

CURRENT
PayPal Β· LATAM

Brazil & Mexico Global Payment Programs

Leading strategic payment programs across Brazil and Mexico β€” cross-border compliance, regional expansion, and end-to-end delivery for PayPal's LATAM growth initiatives.

Global ProgramsBrazil Β· MexicoLATAM Payments
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PayPal Β· AI Hackathon

πŸ₯‡ 1st Place β€” Internal AI Hackathon

Conceived, built, and presented an AI-powered solution winning 1st place company-wide at PayPal β€” against engineers, PMs, and data scientists. Domain expertise + AI tools = unstoppable.

AI-Powered1st PlacePayPal
PhonePe Β· Insurance

Multi-Insurer API Integration Platform

Onboarded Acko, New India Assurance, Iffco Tokio, SBI General, and Bajaj Allianz to PhonePe. Enabled policy purchase, claims, Digital KYC, and Endorsement for Motor Insurance.

API IntegrationMotor InsuranceDigital KYC
Axis Bank Β· 9-Month Program

PAX A910 H2H Integration (2-Phase)

End-to-end integration of PAX A910 with ATOS switch for card, UPI/BQR, wallet, and EMI payments. Full scheme certifications + Commissioning API for automated device onboarding.

H2H IntegrationVisa Β· MC Β· RupayAPI Design
RazorPay Β· NPCI

NCMC Rupay Offline Payments

Authored comprehensive PRD and led product lifecycle for NCMC Rupay offline transaction capability β€” extending payment access to under-connected geographies aligned with NPCI standards.

Product ManagementPRDNPCI / Rupay
Multi-Bank Β· India

POS/MPOS Certification Program

70+ POS/MPOS certifications across Axis, HDFC, Yes Bank, RBL, FDC, and ICICI Bank for PAX, TELPO, SUNMI, and POYNT terminals β€” largest device certification program in portfolio history.

70+ Certifications6 Banks4 Device Types

Let Me Help You
Land Your Dream Role

I've been on both sides of the table β€” hiring manager and candidate. I know exactly what top companies look for.

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ATS-Optimized Resume Review
Line-by-line audit to maximize ATS pass rates. Bullets rewritten to be impact-first, keyword-rich, and quantified.
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Mock Interview Preparation
1:1 mock interviews for TPM, PM, and engineering management roles. Real questions, structured feedback, proven frameworks.
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Career Strategy & Roadmapping
Personalized career roadmap β€” skill gaps, target companies, positioning strategy, and a 90-day action plan.
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LinkedIn & Cover Letter Optimization
Transform your LinkedIn into an inbound machine. Cover letters that get responses. Personal brand that makes recruiters reach out.
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Coaching That Gets Results

13 years of hiring insight + AI-powered tools β€” giving job seekers a serious edge in competitive markets.

200+
Resumes Reviewed
85%
Interview Success Rate
40+
Team Members Hired
1:1
Personalized Sessions
Book a Session β†—

Let's Build Something
Remarkable Together

Whether you need a PM consultant, AI product builder, or career coach β€” I'd love to connect. Based in Bangalore, available globally.