Srinivas Vasantharajan
About Srinivas Vasantharajan
Srinivas Vasantharajan serves as the Executive Managing Director and Chief Information Officer at Sculptor Capital Management, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in information technology and management, having previously worked at notable firms such as Vanguard and The D. E. Shaw Group.
Current Role at Sculptor Capital Management
Srinivas Vasantharajan serves as the Executive Managing Director (Partner) and Chief Information Officer at Sculptor Capital Management. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the firm's strategic direction and technology initiatives. His role involves overseeing the information technology strategy and ensuring that the firm's technological infrastructure supports its business objectives. Vasantharajan's leadership is pivotal in driving innovation and enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at Sculptor Capital Management
Before his current role, Vasantharajan worked at Sculptor Capital Management as Managing Director and Head of Application Development from 2014 to 2018. In this capacity, he was responsible for leading application development efforts, focusing on enhancing the firm's technology capabilities. Additionally, he briefly served as Managing Director and Chief Information Officer for a year in 2018, further solidifying his expertise in technology leadership within the financial sector.
Career at Vanguard
Srinivas Vasantharajan spent a significant portion of his career at Vanguard, where he held various roles. From 2005 to 2008, he served as Principal and Group CIO for Retirement Services, managing technology initiatives for retirement products. Prior to that, from 1997 to 2005, he worked as Principal in Application Development for Mutual Fund, Brokerage, and Annuity IT. His tenure at Vanguard spanned over a decade, during which he contributed to the development and implementation of key technology solutions.
Experience at The D. E. Shaw Group
Vasantharajan worked at The D. E. Shaw Group as Senior Vice President in Application Development for Middle/Back Office IT from 2008 to 2014. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the development and management of technology solutions that supported the firm's operational functions. His experience at The D. E. Shaw Group added to his extensive background in financial services technology.
Educational Background
Srinivas Vasantharajan earned a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied from 1985 to 1987. This academic foundation provided him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his subsequent career in information technology and management within the financial services industry.