Pi42, the Indian crypto-INR perpetual futures exchange, has appointed Satish Mishra as its new chief technology officer (CTO). Backed by more than 18 years of experience in cutting-edge technology, Mishra moves from CoinDCX where he was the vice president of engineering.
A certified scrum master, Mishra began his career with NVIDIA, as system software engineer, in 2007. Two years later he joined BMC Software as staff product developer and stayed put for six years .
During the period 2015 to 2018 he was principal engineering manager, Symantec, working out of Pune. Then he moved to Druva as engineering manager for two years. In 2020 he took on the role of head of engineering- core infrastructure and platform (India), Uber.
From May 2022 he was with CoinDCX, playing a key role in building secure, scalable, and high-performance systems that powered seamless digital asset trading platforms and decentralised wallets for millions of users. His expertise helped bridge the gap between technology and financial empowerment, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and trust in crypto platforms.
At Pi42, Mishra will play a crucial part in the growth journey of the company towards becoming a major player in India’s crypto landscape with its Crypto-INR perpetual futures.
Avinash Shekhar, cofounder and CEO, Pi42 is confident that Mishra’s “experience in leading high-performance systems at top global tech companies will not only elevate our technological capabilities but also help us set new standards of trust, security, and scalability in the decentralized finance space.”
For Mishra, “Joining Pi42 presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to India’s growing leadership in the cryptocurrency space. The rapid adoption of crypto in India is a clear indicator of the shift towards decentralized financial solutions, and the recent advancements in blockchain technology are creating new possibilities.”
Satish Mishra is “eager to work closely with the leadership team to enhance the platform, ensuring it meets the demands of this fast-evolving market, while supporting financial empowerment for users and securing a stronger future for India in crypto.”
