Dr. Nitin Shankar is a logistics technology strategist and finance professional with over 18 years of experience across transportation management systems (TMS), carrier finance, and cloud-based SaaS development. As the current Product Owner at Pysar Infotech Private Limited, he leads the design and development of cutting-edge solutions that serve American freight carriers, fleet operators, and dispatch teams.

With nearly two decades of hands-on experience in logistics tech and fintech, Dr. Shankar has led the development of cloud-native platforms tailored to trucking businesses—enhancing real-time visibility, streamlining dispatch operations, and boosting financial outcomes through automation. His expertise spans TMS integrations, freight settlement automation, compliance tools, and data-driven dispatching.

Dr. Shankar also brings a strong background in banking and finance, having worked with ICICI Bank, where he managed trade finance, risk compliance, and foreign exchange operations within tightly regulated environments. This blend of finance and logistics experience makes him uniquely qualified to understand the financial challenges of today’s carriers and freight brokers.

Holding a Ph.D. in Finance, he combines academic rigor with real-world application. His research has been published in several peer-reviewed and Scopus-indexed journals, covering subjects such as transport finance, digital banking adoption, and artificial intelligence in logistics. He has also taught MBA-level finance and strategy, allowing him to bridge the gap between academic insight and industry execution.

At Fast Forward TMS, Dr. Shankar writes extensively on topics that matter to fleet managers, owner-operators, and dispatchers, including:

·Digital freight matching and load board integrations
·Factoring alternatives and settlement tools for carriers
·Fuel cost reduction strategies and fleet efficiency
·AI-powered dispatch systems and predictive logistics
·Actionable strategies for successfully implementing TMS solutions and transitioning to cloud-based infrastructure.

With deep industry knowledge and a passion for solving real-world problems in freight and finance, Dr. Shankar is committed to helping carriers grow, operate more efficiently, and stay competitive in the fast-evolving logistics landscape.