Palamadi (Vish) Vishwanath
About Palamadi (Vish) Vishwanath
Palamadi (Vish) Vishwanath is a Technology – Product Practice Lead at FINRA, specializing in enterprise data platforms and business applications. He has extensive experience in product management and analytics, with a strong educational background in chemical engineering and data science.
Work at FINRA
Currently, Vishwanath serves as the Technology – Product Practice Lead for Enterprise Data Platforms & Business Applications at FINRA. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the development of an integrated market regulation platform that leverages big data, cloud computing, AI technologies, and deep learning-based analytics. His leadership has been instrumental in building a team of product managers, AI experts, market analysts, subject matter experts, and UX experts. Additionally, he implemented a $35 million plan to enhance the platform vision and overall product strategy.
Education and Expertise
Vishwanath has a strong educational background in engineering and data science. He studied Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he earned his B. Tech degree in 2015. He further pursued a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering at Cleveland State University. Since 2015, he has been studying at The Johns Hopkins University, focusing on Big Data, R programming, and analytics, and has achieved a Data Science Specialization.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining FINRA, Vishwanath held several significant roles in product management. He worked at ENGIE as Senior Director of Product Management from 2016 to 2018, overseeing a $70 billion global business. He then served as Vice President of Product Management at Cayuse LLC from 2018 to 2019. Most recently, he was the Head of Product Planning & Management at NAVEX Global from 2019 to 2021, where he led product strategy in the Portland, Oregon area.
Achievements in Community Engagement
Vishwanath is actively involved in community service, particularly in organizing live music programs for fundraising. He has successfully organized over 100 events aimed at raising funds for various causes. He is passionate about improving the quality of life and education for children, with a specific focus on helping girls in areas with limited opportunities.