Kunal Vakil
About Kunal Vakil
Kunal Vakil is the VP of Products at Fannie Mae and Co-Founder of Tradingsim.com, with extensive experience in digital product development and enterprise transformation.
VP Of Products at Fannie Mae
Kunal Vakil is currently the Vice President of Products at Fannie Mae, based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. In this role, he focuses on curating an ecosystem that inspires innovation through empowerment, establishing product vision, and leading its execution. Additionally, he has demonstrated a unique ability to resolve challenges stemming from transformation within large enterprise organizations.
Co-Founder at Tradingsim.com
Kunal Vakil is also the Co-Founder of Tradingsim.com, a company located in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. In this capacity, he remains dedicated to driving growth, product discovery, creative ideation, and digital product development. His dual roles showcase his capability to manage high-impact responsibilities across different sectors.
Previous Roles at Fannie Mae
Kunal Vakil has an extensive history at Fannie Mae, where he held multiple roles over a span of 13 years. From 2010 to 2023, he served as the Director of Treasury Digital Products. Prior to that, he was a Business Consultant from 2009 to 2010, and a Business Analyst, e-Commerce Business Solutions, from 2004 to 2007. During his tenure, he contributed significantly to various projects, including the award-winning Data Dynamics™ and Treasury Bridge initiatives.
Education
Kunal Vakil has pursued advanced education to enhance his expertise. He completed an Executive Development Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he studied Finance at Penn State University, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 1997 to 2000. This educational background has equipped him with the skills needed for his roles in digital product development and enterprise transformation.
Achievements and Recognitions
Throughout his career, Kunal Vakil has received several notable recognitions. He secured the US Securitization Awards for Global Data Issuer of the Year in May 2018 for his work on the Data Dynamics™ project at Fannie Mae. Additionally, his work on the Treasury Bridge was profiled in Fannie Mae’s Innovator Spotlight and awarded Top Product of 2020 by the ABA. These accolades underscore his impactful contributions to digital innovation and product excellence.