Mr. Ashwin Das Gururaja

Layered AI Defense Strategies: Multi-System Approaches to Mitigating Payment Fraud in E-Commerce

Abstract:

This presentation explores common payment fraud patterns targeting e-commerce platforms and demonstrates how artificial intelligence solutions can effectively detect and prevent these threats. We will examine practical AI implementations across the entire stack - from customer-facing interfaces, to backend payment processing systems, highlighting key risk mitigation strategies at each layer of the stack. The session will feature real-world examples of AI-powered fraud detection techniques that balance strong security measures with seamless customer experiences in digital commerce environments.

Profile:

Ashwin Das Gururaja is a Senior Engineering Manager at Adobe, leading the Commerce - Payments and Risk Platform team. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in building and scaling distributed systems that process billions of dollars in transactions, with a strong focus on fraud prevention and risk management. He has been instrumental in elevating the payments platform, expanding fraud mitigation capabilities, and modernizing subscription lifecycle management. His expertise in cloud technologies and distributed systems underpins his ability to architect scalable, resilient software solutions that significantly improve customer experiences and drive revenue growth. He holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University. As a thought leader, he manages globally distributed teams, leveraging skills in technical vision, engineering execution, and cross-functional collaboration.