Guru Raghunathan
About Guru Raghunathan
Guru Raghunathan is a Senior Manager at CIBC, specializing in Application Services and Enterprise Wire Payments Modernization.
Current Role at CIBC
Guru Raghunathan serves as the Senior Manager of Application Services for the Enterprise Wire Payments Modernization at CIBC. Since 2020, he has been leading a team in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, focused on upgrading and modernizing the wire payments infrastructure within the enterprise.
Prior Roles at CIBC
Before his current role, Guru Raghunathan held several key positions at CIBC. From 2016 to 2020, he was the Senior Manager of Technology Strategy & Planning for INTRIA Application Services in Mississauga, Ontario. From 2014 to 2016, he managed the Quality Management Office for QA Testing & Vendor Management. Earlier, from 2012 to 2014, he served as a Methodology Consultant in Toronto.
Experience at IBM
Prior to his tenure at CIBC, Guru Raghunathan worked at IBM from 2004 to 2011. As a Project Delivery Lead, he managed development, testing, and maintenance projects across Canada, the United States, and India.
Technology Implementation Achievements
Guru Raghunathan has led multiple successful technology initiatives. He significantly reduced manual efforts in processes by over 90% through technology implementation. Additionally, he oversaw a Cloud Transformation Program valued at approximately $250 million and achieved around $3 million in cost savings by eliminating outdated IT infrastructure.
Educational Background
Guru Raghunathan holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (B.E.) from the University of Madras, completed between 1998 and 2002. He also received a Product Management Certificate from Product School.