Ravikumar Thiagarajan
About Ravikumar Thiagarajan
Ravikumar Thiagarajan serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Iris Software Inc., where he aligns technology strategy with business priorities. He has extensive experience in technology leadership roles across various financial institutions, including Citigroup, RBC Capital Markets, and BMO Financial Group.
Work at IRIS Software
Ravikumar Thiagarajan has been serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Iris Software Inc. since 2021. In this role, he aligns the technology strategy, architecture, and execution with the company's business strategy and priorities. His leadership focuses on guiding teams through technology transformation within the Capital Markets and Financial Services Industry. He has been instrumental in developing technology roadmaps that support the company's business objectives.
Previous Experience in Financial Technology
Prior to his current role, Ravikumar Thiagarajan held several significant positions in the financial technology sector. He worked at Citigroup as Director of FI Cross Product Technology Strategy for six months in 2009. He also served as a Strategy/Architecture Consultant at RBC Capital Markets from 2010 to 2016. His experience includes a role as Executive Director at Nomura Securities and as Director at Barclays Capital, among others. His extensive background in technology strategy has shaped his approach to aligning technology with business needs.
Educational Background
Ravikumar Thiagarajan completed his B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) from 1984 to 1988. He furthered his education by obtaining an M.Tech in Industrial Management from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, from 1988 to 1990. His educational qualifications provide a strong foundation for his career in technology and management within the financial services industry.
Career Development and Consulting Roles
Ravikumar Thiagarajan has a diverse career that spans over three decades in technology consulting and strategy roles. He began his career at i-flex solutions as a Consultant from 1990 to 1995. He later held a Director position at Sapient for seven years, where he focused on technology leadership. Additionally, he worked as a Strategy/Architecture Consultant at BMO Financial Group from 2016 to 2020, further enhancing his expertise in technology strategy and architecture.
Guidance in Technology Transformation
Throughout his career, Ravikumar Thiagarajan has guided multiple teams in technology transformation initiatives, particularly within the Capital Markets and Financial Services Industry. His work involves developing comprehensive technology roadmaps that align with business objectives, ensuring that technology investments support overall strategic goals. His leadership in this area has contributed to advancements in technology integration and efficiency within the organizations he has served.