Suresh Muniandy is a dynamic business and technology leader with over 15 years of experience driving growth and operational excellence. With deep expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and financial technology (FinTech) sectors, Suresh excels at bridging the gap between business strategy and technical execution. He has a proven track record of fostering innovation, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives, and delivering mission-critical solutions that generate sustainable value. His leadership spans software engineering, architecture, project management, and building high-performance teams, positioning organizations for long-term success and market leadership.

His portfolio includes the successful development of complex financial systems, such as contact and contactless payment platforms, e-wallet solutions, credit card gateways, and clearing and settlement systems. Suresh has led the design and implementation of GRC frameworks particularly in risk management, compliance and business continuity that enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.

Suresh began his career with a Technology Consulting firm, advancing from Software Engineer to Technical Lead, managing regional clients across Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia. He translated complex business requirements into scalable solutions, laying the foundation for his transition into financial technology.

In the FinTech sector, Suresh spearheaded the complete revamp of e-wallet and payment gateway platforms, led the design of software architecture blueprints, and managed cross-functional teams of developers, DevOps, and QA professionals. He delivered chip-based card payment systems for state initiatives, integrated wallet and payment gateway systems for a leading Malaysian Oil & Gas company, and successfully led a fast-tracked PCI-DSS certification with a lean compliance team.

In 2020, Suresh was appointed Director at Tricor Roots, leading the development of a ground-up GRC platform to address the company’s evolving business and regulatory needs. His achievements in this role led to his promotion to Executive Director in 2022, where he oversaw the platform’s full-scale implementation and continuous enhancement, transforming it into a key business enabler that improved operational insights and client service. In 2024, Suresh was appointed Managing Director of Tricor Roots and Tricor Roots Consulting, which were subsequently rebranded as Axcelasia Roots Sdn Bhd and Axcelasia Roots Solutions Sdn Bhd. In this capacity, he is focused on accelerating business growth, expanding service offerings, and strengthening market positioning.

Focus:

• Risk Management
• Business Continuity Management
• IT Risks & Compliance Management
• Incident & Issue Managemen
• E-Learning Management

Education & Professional Memberships:

• 1. PSM-I – Professional Scrum Master™ I
• 2. B.Sc. In Computing Science – University of Greenwich