Satish Mishra, ex-Uber and CoinDCX executive, joins Pi42 as CTO

Pi42, which calls itself as India’s first crypto-INR perpetual futures exchange, today announced the appointment of Satish Mishra as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

With over 18 years of experience in cutting-edge technology, Mishra joins Pi42 from CoinDCX where he was the Vice President of Engineering.

At Pi42, Mishra will play a crucial role in the growth journey of the company towards becoming a major player in India’s crypto landscape with its Crypto-INR perpetual futures. 

Satish Mishra's experience

In his previous role at CoinDCX, Mishra played 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.

He has also held leadership positions in global tech giants including Uber, Druva, Symantec, and NVIDIA. 

Leadership comments

Avinash Shekhar, Cofounder and CEO of Pi42 said, “We are thrilled to welcome Satish Mishra to the Pi42 team at such a critical juncture for the crypto industry. The crypto landscape is at a pivotal turning point, and Mishra specializes in building resilient, high-availability systems essential for the fast-paced world of blockchain and decentralized finance."

"His 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," Shekhar added.

“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 said.

"Additionally, the establishment of strategic cryptocurrency reserves by governments globally underscores the growing importance of digital assets on the world stage. I’m 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,” added Satish Mishra.