Mumbai: ZebPay, a Bitcoin exchange, has announced the elevation of Anuj Kumar Garg as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Bala Pulavarthi as Vice President – Engineering, reinforcing its technology leadership as the company enters its next phase of platform innovation, artificial intelligence adoption, and engineering-led growth.
The appointments come as ZebPay continues to strengthen its focus on blockchain innovation, Web3 technologies, digital asset infrastructure, and AI-powered capabilities amid the rapid evolution of the global digital asset ecosystem.
In their expanded roles, Anuj and Bala will jointly drive the company’s long-term technology vision, platform scalability initiatives, infrastructure resilience, and operational excellence. Both leaders have played instrumental roles in strengthening ZebPay’s engineering and blockchain capabilities over the years, contributing to advancements in platform scalability, digital asset security, wallet infrastructure, and innovation-driven product development.
Speaking on the announcement, Raj Karkara, Chief Operating Officer at ZebPay, said, “As the digital asset ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly, strong technology leadership remains critical to building secure, scalable, and future-ready platforms. Anuj and Bala have played key roles in strengthening ZebPay’s engineering and blockchain capabilities over the years. Their combined expertise across blockchain infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, distributed systems, and platform engineering will be crucial as we continue to scale our technology stack, enhance innovation, and support the company’s next phase of growth.”
A seasoned technology leader with more than 25 years of experience across blockchain, artificial intelligence, automation, and enterprise transformation, Anuj assumes the CTO role after serving as Vice President – Engineering at ZebPay for over four years. In his new position, he will lead the company’s technology and product strategy, overseeing engineering, architecture, infrastructure, security, DevOps, and data functions.
He will also spearhead AI-led initiatives, platform modernization, cloud-native transformation, cybersecurity resilience, and innovation across blockchain, Web3, and emerging technologies. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Anuj has actively contributed to the blockchain ecosystem as a mentor, researcher, speaker, and academic advisor, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Blockchain & Robotics.
Commenting on his elevation, Anuj Kumar Garg, Chief Technology Officer, ZebPay, highlighted, “I am honoured to take on the role of CTO at ZebPay at such an exciting time, for both the company and the digital asset industry. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working alongside exceptional teams, solving complex engineering challenges, and helping build one of the industry’s most trusted Bitcoin-centric platforms. As digital assets and Web3 technologies continue to mature globally, our focus will remain on delivering secure, scalable, and innovation-led solutions that enhance user trust, grow operational excellence, and contribute meaningfully to the growth of the broader blockchain ecosystem.”
Alongside Anuj’s appointment, ZebPay has elevated Bala Pulavarthi as Vice President – Engineering. With over 13 years of experience in technology, including more than a decade within the blockchain ecosystem, Bala has been instrumental in strengthening the company’s blockchain infrastructure, wallet architecture, digital asset operations, and security frameworks.
His expertise spans blockchain integrations, digital asset custody, distributed systems, wallet security, and scalable exchange infrastructure. Bala is also actively involved in research and mentorship and is currently pursuing a PhD in Blockchain & Robotics at IIT Mandi, focusing on the convergence of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
Commenting on his new role, Bala Pulavarthi, Vice President – Engineering, ZebPay, said, “The digital asset ecosystem is entering a phase of accelerated evolution across innovation, infrastructure, and adoption, making this a pivotal time for the industry. Over the last six years at ZebPay, I have had the opportunity to contribute towards building secure and scalable blockchain systems alongside incredibly talented teams. As the industry continues to mature, our focus will remain on strengthening platform reliability, security, and engineering excellence while building resilient infrastructure that supports the future growth of Web3 and digital assets.”
The leadership appointments come at a time when the global digital asset industry is witnessing increasing institutional participation, growing adoption of blockchain-powered applications, and a heightened focus on security, compliance, and technological resilience.
With Anuj and Bala at the helm of its technology and engineering functions, ZebPay aims to further strengthen its position as a trusted digital asset platform while accelerating innovation through AI-driven, user-centric, and compliance-first initiatives designed to support the future of digital finance.
