Rakhi Bhatia
About Rakhi Bhatia
Rakhi Bhatia is a Principal Data Architect at FINRA, where she combines analytical and communication skills to connect business and engineering roles. She has extensive experience in database migration and integration projects across various industries, including Capital Markets and Health Care.
Work at FINRA
Rakhi Bhatia has held multiple roles at FINRA since 2015, currently serving as Principal Data Architect since 2022. In this position, she focuses on bridging the gap between business and engineering through her analytical and communication skills. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Lead Data Team Lead and Data Architect from 2019 to 2022, and as a Technical Project Manager from 2018 to 2019. During her tenure, she has contributed to various projects, demonstrating expertise in database migration and integration.
Education and Expertise
Rakhi Bhatia studied at the National Institute of Information Technology in Mumbai, India, where she obtained a Diploma in Systems Software Programming from 1992 to 1994. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business and Economics from the University of Mumbai, which she completed from 1990 to 1994. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in programming enterprise-class database systems across various industries.
Background
Rakhi Bhatia has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. Before joining FINRA, she served as IT Director at AIIM International for eight years and held a position as Senior Database Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services for ten months in 2022. Additionally, she worked at the American College of Cardiology in various capacities, including Database Architect and DBA Team Lead, and spent five years as a Senior Database Developer at CoStar Group.
Achievements
Rakhi Bhatia has extensive experience leading database migration and integration projects, managing all phases from gathering business requirements to documentation. Her strong programming skills have enabled her to develop highly-scalable enterprise-class database systems across industries such as Capital Markets, Real Estate, Health Care, and Retail. This breadth of experience highlights her ability to adapt and apply her skills in various technical environments.