Shangrila Bhandari
About Shangrila Bhandari
Shangrila Bhandari is a Product Owner at FINRA with over 15 years of experience in the Higher Education and Financial Securities Industry. She holds a master's degree from Hamline University and has a strong background in agile software development and product management.
Current Role as Product Owner
Shangrila Bhandari currently serves as a Product Owner at FINRA, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for defining requirements and maintaining a product backlog. She acts as a liaison between various teams, including software development, quality assurance, and user experience, within the FINRA Market Regulation Technology department. Her extensive experience in agile software development and product management supports her effectiveness in this role.
Work at FINRA
Shangrila Bhandari has a significant history with FINRA, where she has worked in various capacities since 2006. She began her tenure as a QA Engineer from 2006 to 2008, followed by a role as a Business Analyst from 2008 to 2012. After a brief period outside of FINRA, she returned in 2020 as a Product Owner. Throughout her time at FINRA, she has contributed to agile business analysis and product management, leveraging her skills to enhance operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Shangrila Bhandari holds a master's degree in Management from Hamline University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She also studied Information Technology at St. Cloud State University, graduating Cum Laude with a degree in Business Computer Information Systems. Her educational background, combined with over 15 years of experience in the Higher Education and Financial Securities Industry, underpins her expertise in agile software development and product management.
Previous Experience
Before her current role at FINRA, Shangrila Bhandari worked at Ellucian as a Product Owner from 2015 to 2018. She also held a position at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security at Unisys as a Project Manager/Product Owner/Business Analyst from 2019 to 2020. Her diverse experience across these roles has equipped her with a broad understanding of project management and product ownership in various sectors.
Certifications and Professional Development
Shangrila Bhandari holds several professional certifications that enhance her qualifications in her field. She is a certified SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Master (CSM)®, and Certified Product Owner (CSM)®. These certifications reflect her commitment to professional development and her proficiency in agile methodologies, which are integral to her roles in product management and software development.