Ketan Thakkar
About Ketan Thakkar
Ketan Thakkar is a Product Owner at Fannie Mae with over 20 years of experience in business analysis and product management.
Current Position at Fannie Mae
Ketan Thakkar is currently working as a Product Owner at Fannie Mae in Herndon, VA. In this role, he has been instrumental in the transformation of the Credit Risk Transfer application, demonstrating his ability to manage and deliver complex projects efficiently. His work at Fannie Mae leverages his extensive experience in business analysis and product management.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Fannie Mae, Ketan Thakkar served in several key roles at major organizations. He worked as a Lead Business Analyst at Freddie Mac for six months in 2013–2014 in McLean, VA. Prior to that, he spent three years from 2010 to 2013 at Ernst & Young in Washington D.C. as a Lead Business Analyst. He also held the position of Senior Business Analyst at Price Waterhouse Coopers from 2008 to 2010, and at Abacus Consultancy Services from 2003 to 2008. His career began as a Sr. Executive at Reliance Infocomm in Herndon, VA, from 2001 to 2003.
Education and Certifications
Ketan Thakkar holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), which he completed in 1999. He is certified in several industry-recognized frameworks, including SAFe, Scrum, and Business Analysis. These certifications complement his practical experience and theoretical knowledge, making him a highly qualified professional in his field.
Skills and Expertise
Ketan Thakkar has over 20 years of experience in business analysis and product management. He is recognized for his ability to elicit both business and technical requirements through various methods and tools. His expertise also includes excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be a strong team player.