Lavanya Gurumurthy
About Lavanya Gurumurthy
Lavanya Gurumurthy is the Director of Technology at FINRA, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in technology management, project management, and cloud technologies, with a background that includes roles at Cognizant Technology Solutions and a strong educational foundation in Statistics and Computer Applications.
Work at FINRA
Lavanya Gurumurthy currently serves as the Director of Technology at FINRA, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing technology initiatives and managing client relationships. Prior to this, she worked as an Associate Director at FINRA from 2018 to 2021, where she contributed to various technology projects and strategies. Her experience at FINRA highlights her capabilities in managing complex technology environments and collaborating with business partners.
Experience at Cognizant Technology Solutions
Lavanya Gurumurthy has a substantial background in technology management from her tenure at Cognizant Technology Solutions. She worked as a J2EE Developer from 2002 to 2006, followed by roles as Project Lead from 2006 to 2008 and Project Manager from 2008 to 2012. During her time in these positions, she gained experience in software development, project management, and client interaction, which laid the foundation for her later roles in technology leadership.
Education and Expertise
Lavanya Gurumurthy holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Madras Christian College, which she completed from 1998 to 2001. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A) from Bharathidasan University between 2001 and 2005. Her academic background provides her with a strong analytical foundation, complementing her extensive experience in technology and project management.
Project Management Certification
Lavanya Gurumurthy holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, which signifies her proficiency in project management practices. This certification enhances her ability to lead projects effectively, utilizing both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe. Her certification and skills contribute to her effectiveness in managing technology projects and teams.
Cloud Technology Expertise
Lavanya Gurumurthy has extensive experience in managing platform migrations to Amazon Web Services (AWS). This expertise in cloud technologies showcases her ability to navigate complex technical challenges and implement effective solutions. Her strong analytical and problem-solving skills enable her to break down complex ideas into manageable tasks, further enhancing her effectiveness in technology leadership.