Umasankar Perala
About Umasankar Perala
Umasankar Perala is the Vice President of Technology at Dodge & Cox in the San Francisco Bay Area, with extensive experience in cloud data platforms, portfolio management systems, and trading systems development.
Company
Umasankar Perala currently holds the position of Vice President, Technology at Dodge & Cox, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dodge & Cox is known for its consistent investment strategies and significant presence in the financial sector.
Title
Umasankar Perala is the Vice President, Technology at Dodge & Cox. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience to lead technology initiatives and drive innovation within the organization.
Previous Roles at J.P. Morgan Private Bank and Merrill Lynch
Before his tenure at Dodge & Cox, Umasankar Perala served as the Vice President, Technology Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank from 2002 to 2010. During his time there, he directed numerous technology projects and initiatives. Earlier in his career, he worked at Merrill Lynch as a Lead Software Engineer from 1997 to 2002, where he honed his skills in software development and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Umasankar Perala's academic background includes an M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and an M.S. in Computer Science from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science & Engineering from Andhra University. His educational qualifications have equipped him with a robust foundation in both technical and financial domains.
Experience in Technology Sector
With over a decade of experience in the San Francisco Bay Area's technology sector, Umasankar Perala has accumulated significant expertise in various domains. His skills include developing and managing cloud data platforms, creating and optimizing portfolio management systems, building advisor workstations, and accounting systems, as well as trading systems development and management.