Ravi Chandrasekaran
About Ravi Chandrasekaran
Ravi Chandrasekaran is the Senior Manager of Cloud Security Architecture at Fannie Mae in Plano, Texas, with a strong background in cyber security and financial technology.
Company
Ravi Chandrasekaran is currently employed at Fannie Mae, where he holds the position of Senior Manager, Cloud Security Architecture. He is based in Plano, Texas, United States, where he leads cloud security assurance efforts through continuous monitoring and automated security testing.
Title
Holding the title of Senior Manager, Cloud Security Architecture, Ravi Chandrasekaran is responsible for promoting DevSecOps practices and driving application security initiatives at Fannie Mae. His work includes integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
Education and Expertise
Ravi Chandrasekaran has a diverse educational background that combines technology and business. He earned a certificate in Blockchain and Digital Assets from Wharton Executive Education in 2022. In 2021, he achieved a postgraduate degree in AI & ML - Business Application from The University of Texas at Austin. From 2012 to 2015, he pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance and Information Technology from The University of Texas at Dallas. He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Madras in 1998.
Professional Background
Ravi Chandrasekaran has extensive experience in the tech industry. Before joining Fannie Mae, he worked at several prominent companies including PepsiCo, Oracle, Independent Consultant, American Red Cross, JCPenney, iDEA Solutions Inc., Lancesys/HiTech Consulting, Infosys Technologies Ltd, and American Megatrends, Inc. His roles have ranged from Senior Manager, Security Engineering and Architecture, to Principal Enterprise Security Architect, and Enterprise Cloud Architect.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ravi Chandrasekaran has demonstrated a strong commitment to both professional and community development. He actively mentors and 'pays it forward' within his professional community. Outside of work, he practices martial arts, specifically Kick Boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), illustrating a well-rounded set of interests and skills.