Ahmed Siddiqui

Ahmed Nawar, known on LinkedIn as Ahmed Siddiqui, is currently the Engineering Manager for Core Foundation at Branch, a fintech startup based in San Francisco, California. He has been with Branch since September 2018 and plays a crucial role in developing payment solutions that facilitate instant payments for over one million earners, including employees from major companies like McDonald's and Uber.1

Professional Background

• Current Position: Engineering Manager - Core Foundation at Branch
• Key Contributions:
  • Transitioned Branch from a traditional SaaS model to a fintech-focused company.
  • Collaborated with product and engineering teams to enhance payment solutions.

Previous Experience

• VP of Product Management at Marqeta, Inc. (May 2014 - August 2018)
• Managing Consultant at IBM Global Business Services (May 2008 - January 2011)
• Data Architect at IBM Global Services (2001 - 2007)

Publications

Ahmed is also a bestselling author of "The Anatomy of the Swipe: Making Money Move," which serves as a resource for understanding payments across various experience levels. His expertise in the payments sector has made his book a reference for companies like Visa and Mastercard.1

Overall, Ahmed Siddiqui's extensive background in product management and engineering within the fintech space positions him as a significant contributor to modern payment solutions.