Vikas Poddar
About Vikas Poddar
Vikas Poddar is a Technical Lead at SEI in Oaks, Pennsylvania, with 18 years of experience in the Wealth Management domain and expertise in large-scale technology solutions.
Professional Experience in IT Industry
Vikas Poddar has accumulated extensive experience in the IT industry, spanning over 18 years. His career began at Tata Consultancy Services, where he took on roles ranging from J2EE/Oracle Developer to Technical Designer. Moving forward, he held the position of Managing Principal Consultant at Oracle and then shifted to Engineering Manager roles at NIIT Technologies, both in India and the United States. His tenure has included significant positions at Coforge, PwC, and Mastercard. As of now, he works as a Technical Lead at SEI in Oaks, Pennsylvania.
Technical Lead at SEI
Vikas Poddar is currently employed as a Technical Lead at SEI in Oaks, Pennsylvania. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in wealth management and financial technology to oversee the development and implementation of large-scale technology solutions. His responsibilities include managing client relationships, leading technical teams, and ensuring the delivery of robust technology solutions across the enterprise.
Previous Roles in Leading Companies
Vikas Poddar has held several influential roles in prominent companies before his current position at SEI. He served as Lead Technical Program Manager at Mastercard in New York City and as Manager of Technology Consulting at PwC in Philadelphia. His experience also includes an Engineering Manager role at Coforge and a similar position at NIIT Technologies in both the U.S. and India. These roles have equipped him with a wealth of knowledge in managing technology projects and designing solutions to address complex business challenges.
Educational Background and Certifications
Vikas Poddar earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from the University of Rajasthan, a foundational step that has led to his extensive career in IT. He holds certifications as a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) and AWS Solution Architect, underscoring his expertise in agile methodologies and cloud solutions. His educational credentials and professional certifications have been instrumental in his ability to deliver high-quality technology solutions in the financial sector.
Expertise in Financial Technology Solutions
Vikas Poddar specializes in the wealth management domain, with a strong focus on asset management, portfolio management, and trade and settlement processing. His expertise includes building and delivering scalable technology solutions that meet complex financial processes. He is proficient in various technologies such as Java, J2EE, Kafka, Oracle, PL/SQL, and Weblogic/Unix-based applications, and has significant experience in all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC). His comprehensive skill set also includes program and account management involving near and offshore solutions delivery.