Arun Loitongbam
About Arun Loitongbam
Arun Loitongbam is a Senior Application Engineer at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) with extensive experience in data warehouse design and agile project management. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering and has held key positions at major financial institutions, including Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Standard & Poor's.
Work at FINRA
Arun Loitongbam has been employed at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as a Senior Application Engineer since 2015. In this role, he serves as a Scrum Master, facilitating daily huddles and ensuring that agile project management practices are adhered to. His responsibilities include leading geographically dispersed teams and managing projects that align with the operational goals of FINRA. His tenure at FINRA spans over nine years, contributing to the organization's mission of protecting investors and ensuring market integrity.
Education and Expertise
Arun Loitongbam earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from RV College of Engineering, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His educational background laid the foundation for his technical skills and expertise in the field. He has developed extensive knowledge in designing and developing scalable data warehouse and reporting platforms, particularly for Fortune 500 banking and financial institutions. His academic training complements his professional experience in technology and data management.
Background
Prior to his current role at FINRA, Arun Loitongbam held significant positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Technology Delivery Lead at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2004 to 2011, where he managed technology projects and delivery processes. Following this, he served as a Senior Database Architect at Standard & Poor's from 2011 to 2014, focusing on database development and data modeling. His career path reflects a strong commitment to advancing technology solutions in the financial services industry.
Achievements
Arun Loitongbam has demonstrated a strong capability in leading teams and managing complex projects throughout his career. He possesses hands-on expertise in various ETL tools and platforms, with a specialization in Informatica and SQL Loader. His skills extend to cloud data migration and AWS solutions, where he focuses on building big data solutions on the Amazon Web Services platform. His ability to plan, estimate, and negotiate on application development issues has ensured that projects meet operational deadlines, even in high-pressure environments.