Prasanna (Pran) Gururaj
About Prasanna (Pran) Gururaj
Prasanna (Pran) Gururaj is the Sr. Director of Finance Technology at Fannie Mae with over 20 years of experience in technology leadership roles.
Current Position at Fannie Mae
Prasanna (Pran) Gururaj currently serves as Sr. Director of Finance Technology at Fannie Mae. Since joining the organization in June 2020, he has been operating out of Herndon, Virginia. His role encompasses significant responsibilities in the intersection of finance technology and capital markets, leveraging his extensive background to drive strategic initiatives and technological advancements at Fannie Mae.
Previous Roles at Comcast Cable
Before his current role, Pran Gururaj worked at Comcast Cable for 13 years, holding the position of Senior Director, Software Development and Engineering. Based in Dulles, Virginia, from 2007 to 2020, he was responsible for overseeing the software development practices and leading engineering teams, contributing to the company's technological growth and innovation.
Experience at AOL Inc.
Pran Gururaj's experience includes a significant tenure at AOL Inc. He worked at AOL Inc. from 2001 to 2007 as Sr. Software Architect. In this role, he spent six years developing and architecting software solutions, enhancing AOL's technical infrastructure and contributing to various high-impact projects.
Educational Background
Pran Gururaj has a diverse educational background. He holds an M.B.A. in Management from the University of Maryland, earned between 2003 and 2006. Additionally, he has an M.S. in Systems Science from Louisiana State University, completed from 1994 to 1996, and a B.E. in Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology. This extensive academic preparation across multiple disciplines underpins his thorough understanding and proficiency in technology leadership roles.
Early Career and Roles
In the early stages of his career, Pran Gururaj served as Development Team Lead at Teligent Inc. for one year, from 2000 to 2001, based in Herndon, Virginia. This role was pivotal in shaping his leadership skills and technical acumen, setting the foundation for his future positions in technology and finance sectors.