Janak Rajani
About Janak Rajani
Janak Rajani serves as the Assistant Director of Enterprise Platforms Management at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and has extensive experience in managing large IT programs. He also holds academic positions at several universities and possesses expertise in implementing enterprise platforms using various technologies.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Janak Rajani has been employed at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2013. He currently holds the position of Assistant Director, Enterprise Platforms Management, a role he has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, he served as Chief of Enterprise Platforms Management for 11 years. His responsibilities include providing strategic oversight on the design, development, integration, maintenance, support, and customization of enterprise applications.
Education and Expertise
Janak Rajani studied at the National Defense University, where he completed the Advanced Management Program in 2011. He also earned a Master of Science in Global Information Leadership from the same institution. His expertise includes implementing critical enterprise platforms using technologies such as Service Now, Microsoft SharePoint, Oracle Fusion Middleware, and Drupal Web CMS. He is skilled in managing the application software development life cycle using various methodologies, including waterfall, agile, JAD, RAD, and prototyping.
Teaching Roles and Academic Involvement
Janak Rajani has held several academic positions. He has been an Associate Faculty at Arizona State University since 2022 and serves as Online Guest Faculty at the University of Washington Information School. Additionally, he has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland Global Campus since 2020 and has worked as an Adjunct Professor at Bryan University from 2019 to 2022. He has also been a Master Adjunct Professor at Howard Community College since 2005.
Background and Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Janak Rajani worked at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as Deputy Director from 2012 to 2013. His career spans various positions where he has demonstrated success in managing large IT programs that impact enterprise-wide technology solutions. He collaborates with senior leaders, stakeholders, and customers to develop projects and run enterprise-wide programs using advanced project management techniques.
Achievements in Technology Management
Janak Rajani has a proven track record in managing enterprise platforms and technology innovation. His work focuses on strategic planning and operations that enhance enterprise-wide technology solutions. He has successfully led initiatives that integrate and customize enterprise applications, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of organizational technology.