About us
About Us
AGAM
AGAM is set out to revolutionise traditional lending systems in emerging markets and make financial inclusion he next billon a reality. AGAM is shifting the narrative of banking based on collateral to banking based on character. Our intelligent system enables us to understand customers, helping them to become creditworthy for the banks.
More Informed lending decisions
Faster customers acquisition
More engaged account holders with hyperpersonalised banking
Lower NPLs
Our system offers white-labeled platforms for banks to offer digital bank in the form of BaaS
Founding Team
FOUNDER AND CEO
Ms. Shabnam Nida Wazed is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AGAM International. She has experience in stakeholder management focussed on global retail supply chain, legal and CSR consultancy, compliance and corporate governance. She has field experience in qualitative and quantitative research of RMG and Tea estate workers. She worked for geosansar as the Country head and initiated the launch of financial literacy training programme for the first time in Bangladesh. She completed MSc at King’s College London with merit, having previously completed LLB and LLM from Bristol law school, UWE.
BOARD
Mr. Nish Kotecha
Chief Mentor | AGAM
He has been a pioneer of financial inclusion since 2006 and was founder of Geosansar. He is a graduate of the London School of Economics; He is the Deputy Chairman of the London Chamber of Commerce, Microfinance Club (UK) and Accion (Washington).
Mr. Rohit Sankhe
Chief Technology Officer | AGAM
He is the Co-Founder and Director of NeoQuant, focused on BI, machine learning, BigData and analytics. He has proven track record in digital transformation and platform modernisation using data analytics, machine learning, cloud technology DevOps and Hybrid Solutions across industries.
Dr Alice Evans
Advisory Board | AGAM
She is a Lecturer in the department of International Development at King's College London. She is also a Research Associate at Harvard, with previous appointments at Cambridge and the London School of Economics. She brings her expertise in research on globalisation and supply chain, gender inequality and social norms with ethnographic insights
Dr Richard Itaman
Advisory Board | AGAM
He is a Lecturer in the Department of International Development at King’s College London, holding PhD in economics from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). He adds experience in finance from Barclay’s Bank and Microfinance banking in Nigeria and other emerging economies.
TECH TEAM IN INDIA
Mr. Darshan Tulsayan
Agile Business Analyst/PO
He specialises in agile digital transformation and product management, and considers every project to be a learning opportunity, hence enjoys diving into new domains and technologies. His academics comprise BSc in Information Technology from Mumbai University.
Ms. Snehal Ovhal
Senior Frontend and Flutter Developer
She has experience in developing native android, responsive web and cross-platform applications including analysis, design, testing & deployment of the application. She holds MCA from Mumbai University.
Mr. Pradeep Kandalgaonkar
Senior Consultant and Solution Architect
He has expertise providing digital solution based on web and mobile platform. Experienced in developing Web Apps, SPAs & APIs for Mobile Apps.
Ms. Sunanda Padawale
Java Developer
She has experience in designing and implementing java applications, developing and testing software, and resolving technical issues that arise. She holds BECS from Solapur University.
Ms. Poonam Jadhav
Software Tester
She has work experience in manual, API, load and performance testing for websites and device applications. She also has basic knowledge of automation testing. She completed BEIT from Jondhale College.
Mr. Jatin Kambli
Senior Full Stack .NET Developer
He has expertise in developing cross platform, microservice, implementation and provide strong backend solutioning for application. Experienced in developing Web Apps, SPAs & APIs for Mobile Apps.
Ms. Yogita Bhoknal
Software Tester
She has work experience in manual, API load and performance, device testing and also basic knowledge in automation testing. She has completed her MCA from D Y Patil Collage Pune, after graduating in BCA from Mumbai University.
Mr. Shekhar Surve
UI Designer
Has over 7 years of professional experience in design industry and specialized in creating custom app designs and development for insurance and ecommerce. Completed ATD from Sindhudurg Kala Mahavidyalay.
TEAM IN BANGLADESH
Mr. James Martin Biswas (শোভন)
Executive Assistant to CEO | AGAM
Before joining the team, he had worked with acclaimed local and foreign firms, ranging from marketing agency, financial institution, information technology & software to non-profit and entrepreneurial startups. Completed his BA in Business & Marketing Management from University of Sunderland.
Sadikul Islam (সাদিক)
Operations Officer | AGAM
He has experience working as a Business Development Executive for 2 years in a renowned financial institution. Before that he was in a digital advertising firm and also in an ecommerce platform. He has completed MBA in Marketing from East West University as well as BBA in Marketing from North South University.
Mr. Tapos Chandro Das (নিলয়)
Operations Officer | AGAM
He has over 6 years of working experience in operations, corporate support, general administration and customer relation management sectors. Completed his MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management as well as BSc in EEE from American International University Bangladesh.
How we handle your data
AGAM expressly ask consents from customer to share their SMS alarms, location and camera. This is to ensure onboard and prevent fraud. AGAM’s assessments are made to check reliability of borrowers in view of advanced impressions to help credit-barred likely borrowers to approach finance through by our partner financial institutions.
Customer information or exchange information doesn’t leave their device. Neither AGAM nor partner bank can see any exchange SMS or relevant data of loan applicants. Our system decipers information using AI and translates then into our scorecard for loan eligibility.