Ganesh Kannan
About Ganesh Kannan
Ganesh Kannan is the Director of Engineering at FINRA, specializing in reducing operational costs and developing best practices in software engineering. He has a strong background in building high-impact engineering teams and managing large-scale data systems.
Work at FINRA
Ganesh Kannan has been serving as the Director of Engineering at FINRA since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leading engineering initiatives and optimizing operational processes. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering teams and ensuring the timely delivery of products. His expertise in software engineering best practices contributes to the organization's mission of maintaining market integrity.
Education and Expertise
Ganesh Kannan earned a Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from the University at Buffalo, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Madras, completed between 1996 and 2000. His educational background supports his specialization in reducing operational costs and developing best practices in software engineering.
Background
Ganesh Kannan has a diverse professional background in engineering and technology. He began his career as a Database Developer/Junior DBA at Delaware North Companies from 2003 to 2006. He then progressed to Athenium Analytics, where he served as Senior Director of Technology from 2016 to 2021. Prior to his current role, he worked at IntraLinks as Lead Data Architect from 2007 to 2016, gaining significant experience in managing large-scale data systems.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ganesh Kannan has demonstrated a strong track record in building high-impact engineering teams and delivering products on schedule. His technical expertise includes managing big data systems exceeding 100TB and significant experience in AWS architecture and distributed platforms. These skills have been pivotal in his previous roles and continue to inform his work at FINRA.