Chenthil Gurunathan
About Chenthil Gurunathan
Chenthil Gurunathan serves as the Head of Technology for Alternative Investments at UBS Asset Management, bringing over two decades of experience in financial technology and architecture. He has held various technology roles at UBS since 2004 and has a strong background in trade processing, compliance technology, and team leadership.
Current Role at UBS
Chenthil Gurunathan currently serves as the Head of Technology for Alternative Investments at UBS Asset Management. He has held this position since 2023, focusing on technology solutions specifically tailored for Fund of Hedge Funds. His role involves overseeing the technological infrastructure that supports investment strategies and enhances operational efficiency within the asset management division.
Previous Experience at UBS
Chenthil Gurunathan has an extensive history with UBS, having worked in various technology roles from 2004 to 2018. He served as the Head of Architecture for Group Research, Analytics, Communications, and Branding from 2017 to 2020. Following this, he took on the role of Head of Advanced Analytics Technology from 2020 to 2023, where he contributed to the development of analytics solutions to support investment decisions.
Education and Expertise
Chenthil Gurunathan holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Bharathiar University. His educational background supports his specialization in trade processing and settlement systems architecture, as well as compliance technology and trade surveillance, which are essential in the asset management sector.
Career Background
Chenthil Gurunathan's career includes significant roles at various organizations prior to his tenure at UBS. He worked as a Senior Solutions Architect at AT&T Bell Laboratories from 1997 to 2001 and held a position as CTO - Senior Solutions & Data Architect at Charles Schwab from 2002 to 2004. He also gained experience as a Senior Solutions Architect at Siemens and as a Client Solutions Specialist at Wipro Ltd. in India.
Technical Skills and Leadership
Chenthil Gurunathan possesses a strong skill set in mobile development and application development security, reflecting his adaptability to modern technology trends. He has a proven track record in team building and global IT development, showcasing his leadership capabilities in managing diverse and international teams across various technology projects.