Pradeep Chandran V R
About Pradeep Chandran V R
Pradeep Chandran V R is a Senior Director of Technology at FINRA, with extensive experience in application modernization and digital transformation. He has held various leadership roles in technology across multiple companies, including Mphasis, Celerity, and Electronic Data Systems, and has a strong educational background in Mathematics and Software Engineering.
Current Role at FINRA
Pradeep Chandran V R serves as the Senior Director of Technology at FINRA, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on advancing technology initiatives within the organization. Prior to this, he was the Director of Technology at FINRA from 2020 to 2023, where he contributed to various technology projects and regulatory technology solutions.
Previous Experience in Technology Management
Chandran has extensive experience in technology management, having worked at Celerity as an Engineering Leader from 2013 to 2020. He also held the position of Delivery Project Manager at Mphasis, an HP Company, from 2007 to 2013. His career began at Manmar Technologies Ltd. as an Information Technology Team Lead from 1996 to 1999, and he further developed his skills at Electronic Data Systems as an Information Specialist from 2000 to 2007.
Educational Background
Chandran earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics from the University of Madras, completing his studies from 1993 to 1996. He also studied Software Engineering at Aptech, achieving a Higher Diploma in Software Engineering (HDSE) from 1993 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in technology and project management.
Expertise in Application Modernization
Chandran has a strong background in application modernization, particularly in service-oriented and microservices architecture. He is experienced in implementing enterprise disaster recovery solutions and enhancing customer experience through digital transformation. His proficiency in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines supports agile program and project management.
Specialization in Regulatory Technology
Chandran specializes in regulatory technology and enterprise data platforms, focusing on digital transformation and AI/ML. He has expertise in capital markets regulation and compliance, leveraging cloud transformation and AWS technologies to enhance organizational capabilities.