Revathi Balachandran
About Revathi Balachandran
Revathi Balachandran is the Director of Enterprise Data Services at Sallie Mae, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in technology strategy and project management, having held leadership roles at various companies including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Cognizant Technology Solutions.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Revathi Balachandran serves as the Director of Enterprise Data Services at Sallie Mae, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees data management and analytics initiatives, focusing on enhancing data services to support the organization's strategic goals. Her responsibilities include implementing continuous process improvement and total quality management practices to optimize data operations.
Previous Experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Before joining Sallie Mae, Revathi worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as Vice President of Digital Architecture from 2018 to 2019. During her tenure, she contributed to the development of digital solutions and architectural frameworks that supported the bank's technology initiatives. This role allowed her to apply her expertise in digital transformation within a leading financial institution.
Education and Expertise
Revathi Balachandran holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Shrimathi Indira Gandhi College, which she completed from 1993 to 1996. She furthered her education by obtaining an MBA in Systems from the Institute for Technology and Management between 1996 and 1999. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in technology strategy and data services.
Career at Cognizant Technology Solutions
Revathi's career includes significant experience at Cognizant Technology Solutions, where she worked from 2011 to 2018. She held the positions of Senior Manager and Project Manager, leading various projects in AGILE, Iterative, and Waterfall environments. Her leadership in implementing a metrics framework contributed to organizational change and improved industry standards.
Technical Contributions and Leadership
Revathi has been recognized as a core leader in the SAFe Agile framework and DevOps pipeline implementation. She has effectively driven pipeline orchestration, including continuous integration, continuous deployment, and test automation. Her leadership extends to mentoring co-located and globally distributed teams, fostering collaboration and innovation in technology projects.