Ankit Agrawal
Lead Digital Payments Engineer
Copenhagen
Summary
Accomplished Senior Software Engineer with expertise in software development and microservices architecture. At Maersk Line, architected a digital payment platform, reducing payment-to-cargo release time. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and API development, driving innovation and operational efficiency. Proficient in microsoft Azure Services, enhancing global payment solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Maersk Line
06.2022 - Current
- Architecture & Design: Architected and implemented a unified digital payment platform for www.maersk.com, enabling seamless integration of localized PSPs in [Number] countries and expanding global payment options for millions of customers.
- Operational Efficiency: Reduced payment-to-cargo release time by 95% by identifying and bridging critical gaps in the shipping and payment reconciliation cycle.
- PSPs Management: Spearheaded end-to-end technical relationships with global and regional PSPs, overseeing complex API integrations, troubleshooting high-priority connectivity issues, and ensuring 99.9% transaction success rates.
- Solution Design: Led the design of high-throughput payment architectures that support concurrent international transactions while maintaining strict security and compliance standards (e.g., PCI-DSS).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with product managers and international business units to translate regional payment requirements into scalable technical solutions, driving a 30% QoQ increase in digital payment adoption.
Senior Software Engineer
Nets
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative payment solutions.
Senior Software Engineer
TCSL
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Instant Booking Innovation: Engineered a "Self-Service Instant Booking" platform that allowed customers to secure freight capacity in real-time, reducing the booking turnaround time from hours to seconds.
- Payment & Cargo Synchronization: Developed automated workflows linking digital payment confirmation directly to shipping documentation (Bill of Lading), slashing cargo release delays.
- Full-Cycle Digitalization: Led the technical design of a unified portal for maersk.com, consolidating instant pricing, vessel scheduling, and multi-currency payment options into a single user flow.
- Workflow Automation: Eliminated systemic bottlenecks in the shipping cycle by automating payment reconciliation, ensuring 100% accuracy in financial data across global jurisdictions.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Designed a robust architecture capable of handling high-frequency booking requests and complex global tax/regulatory logic for international shipping lanes.
Software Engineer
TCSL
01.2013 - 02.2018
- Vessel Schedule Optimization: Engineered and maintained a high-availability Global Vessel Scheduling system, ensuring real-time data accuracy for thousands of port calls and vessel movements across the global network.
- PO System Streamlining: Modernized the Purchase Order Management System to enhance end-to-end visibility, allowing customers to track order lifecycles from factory floor to final destination.
- Data Integrity: Improved schedule reliability through the implementation of automated data validation protocols, reducing manual corrections and downstream logistical delays.
- Enterprise Identity Migration: Spearheaded the strategic upgrade of the Unified Strategic Identity (USI) system, enhancing security protocols and simplifying the login experience for Maersk’s global customer base.
Education
B. Tech - Computer Science
Rajasthan Technical University
Kota 04.2001 -
Skills
Software development
Database programming
Amazon web services
Microservices architecture
API development experience
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Maersk Line
06.2022 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Nets
12.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Software Engineer
TCSL
02.2018 - 11.2021
Software Engineer
TCSL
01.2013 - 02.2018
B. Tech - Computer Science
Rajasthan Technical University
04.2001 -