Shibani Sanan
About Shibani Sanan
Shibani Sanan is the Chief Technology Officer at Ladder and has over 25 years of experience in technology and engineering, particularly in the Fintech and Digital Advertising sectors. She has held various leadership positions at notable companies, including Google and Plaid, and is currently involved with Akanksha Education Fund and Neythri.org.
Current Role at Ladder
Shibani Sanan serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Ladder, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the technology strategy and implementation, ensuring that the company's technological resources align with its business goals. Her leadership is focused on fostering innovation and driving the development of scalable products.
Previous Experience at Google
Shibani Sanan has extensive experience at Google, where she held multiple positions over a span of 15 years. She started as a Software Engineer from 2005 to 2014, then progressed to Director of Engineering from 2014 to 2016, and later became Senior Director of Engineering for Google Ads from 2016 to 2020. Her final role at Google was Vice President of Engineering, which she held for 10 months in 2020-2021.
Education and Technical Background
Shibani Sanan earned her Bachelor of Science in Electronics from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. Her educational background laid the foundation for her extensive career in technology, contributing to her deep expertise in both Fintech and Digital Advertising sectors.
Professional Experience in Engineering
Shibani Sanan has over 25 years of experience in the technology sector. Before joining Ladder, she worked at Plaid as Head of Engineering for Credit and Financial Access from 2021 to 2023. She also held positions at Aspect Communications, NIIT Ltd., and Vignette Corporation, where she developed her skills in software engineering and product development.
Involvement in Community Initiatives
In addition to her corporate roles, Shibani Sanan is actively involved in community initiatives. She has been a member of the Aspire Circle at Akanksha Education Fund since 2023 and is part of the Leadership Circle at Neythri.org since 2021. These roles reflect her commitment to empowering individuals and fostering collaboration in various sectors.