Summary
Abhishek Malani is a Principal Application Engineer based in Bloomington, Illinois, with a 12-year track record of architecting and leading enterprise-grade software across financial services and consulting. He has progressed from backend developer roles to senior technical leadership at organizations including Capital One—where he now leads ML/AI engineering—and Discover Financial Services, consistently driving scalable, production-ready solutions. Known for blending deep backend expertise with practical machine learning application, he focuses on turning complex technical requirements into reliable, auditable systems. His background in computer applications and computer science, combined with early experience in accounting and finance, gives him a pragmatic perspective on risk, compliance, and business impact. Colleagues describe him as a hands-on architect who mentors teams while keeping an eye on emerging AI opportunities.
12 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Master of Science - MS Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal
Master of Computer Applications - MCA Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Master of Computer Applications - MCA Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at Guru Jambheshwar University
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom Accounting and Finance, Bachelor of Commerce - BCom Accounting and Finance at Maharshi Dayanand University