Vinod Chandrasekharan
About Vinod Chandrasekharan
Vinod Chandrasekharan is the Vice President of Product and Technology AI/ML at Capital One, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having held various leadership roles at Capital One and other technology firms.
Current Role at Capital One
Vinod Chandrasekharan serves as Vice President of Product and Technology AI/ML at Capital One, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advancing artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives, particularly in the context of digital transformation. His responsibilities include overseeing product development and technology strategy to enhance operational efficiency and align with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Capital One
Prior to his current role, Vinod held several positions at Capital One. He served as Senior Director and Head of Product and Technology for Auto Refinance from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he was Director and Head of Technology for Home Equity from 2017 to 2019, and Senior Manager for Home Loans Technology from 2010 to 2016. His tenure at Capital One spans over a decade, during which he contributed to various technology and product initiatives.
Career Background
Vinod Chandrasekharan has a diverse career in technology and consulting. He worked at Oracle for seven years in various roles, including Technology Delivery Manager and Client Technology Delivery Manager for State Street Bank. His experience also includes a position as Manager of Technology Consulting Services at Accenture for seven months in 2010. Earlier in his career, he was a Lead Development Engineer at Silverline Technologies from 1998 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Vinod holds a Bachelor in Engineering from the University of Madras. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Global Strategy from The University of Dallas. Additionally, he completed a Post Graduation in Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University and pursued Executive Education in Machine Learning at the University of California, Berkeley. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and management.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Vinod is actively involved in mentoring school children in STEM education and awareness. He emphasizes the importance of fostering interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among young students. His commitment to community engagement reflects his dedication to promoting education and skills development in these critical fields.