Narayanan Hariharan
About Narayanan Hariharan
Narayanan Hariharan serves as the Director of Technology for Market Intelligence and Analytics at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. He has significant experience in implementing large-scale financial databases and managing extensive teams, while also overseeing the processing of vast amounts of market data.
Work at FINRA
Narayanan Hariharan has served as the Director of Technology for Market Intelligence & Analytics at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2011. In this role, he oversees the processing of over 400 billion market events daily, utilizing more than 100,000 cloud nodes. His work focuses on detecting data issues, identifying market manipulations, and analyzing patterns of market behavior. He manages a large team, consisting of over 50 direct reports and 75 indirect reports, emphasizing strategy, engineering excellence, and operational efficiency.
Implementation of Consolidated Audit Trail
Hariharan played a pivotal role in the implementation of the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), recognized as the largest financial database in the world. This initiative enhances the oversight capabilities of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other regulatory organizations. His contributions to this project have been significant in improving market surveillance and regulatory compliance.
Experience at HP Enterprise Services
Prior to his tenure at FINRA, Narayanan Hariharan worked at HP Enterprise Services as a Program Manager from 1998 to 2011. During his 13 years in Rockville, Maryland, he led various projects and initiatives that contributed to the company's technological advancements. His experience at HP laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in technology and analytics.
Education and Expertise
Narayanan Hariharan earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides him with a solid understanding of engineering principles, which he applies in his current role in technology and analytics.
Leadership in Machine Learning Development
In his current position, Hariharan has led the development and deployment of 66 different Machine Learning and Deep Learning models from concept to production within a span of two years. This extensive experience in machine learning demonstrates his capability in leveraging advanced technologies to enhance market intelligence and analytics.
Regulatory Relationship Management
Narayanan Hariharan has extensive experience in managing relationships with federal regulators, including the SEC, IIROC, and ORSA. He also maintains client relationships with major financial entities such as NYSE, Nasdaq, and DTCC. His ability to navigate these relationships is crucial for ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration within the financial industry.