Padma Kumar
About Padma Kumar
Padma Kumar serves as the Vice President of Audit at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where she has worked since 2013. With a background in Information Systems and Internal Audit, she oversees audits related to various technology and security domains.
Current Role at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Padma Kumar serves as the Vice President of Audit at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. She has held this position since 2013, contributing over 11 years of experience in overseeing audits. Her responsibilities include managing audits related to Resiliency, Cyber Security, Application Development, Information Security, Data Management, and Technology Operations. Kumar is tasked with conducting integrated audits of business processes and monitoring new technology and business initiatives, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Audit Management
Before her current role, Padma Kumar worked as the Audit Director for IT at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York from 2009 to 2012. In this capacity, she focused on IT auditing, enhancing the bank's audit capabilities. Prior to her tenure at the Federal Reserve, she spent eight years at Fannie Mae, where she held various positions including IT Audit Manager, Senior IT Auditor, and IT Auditor from 2000 to 2008. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in IT audit practices.
Educational Background
Padma Kumar earned her Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from Louisiana State University, where she studied Information Systems and Internal Audit from 1997 to 1999. This academic background equipped her with essential skills and knowledge in business management and auditing, contributing to her professional development in the field of audit and technology.