Greg Whalen
About Greg Whalen
Greg Whalen is the Chief Technology Officer at Xendit, with extensive experience in technology leadership across various industries. His career includes significant roles at companies such as Amazon Web Services, Experian, and Pivotal Inc., along with a strong academic background in computer science.
Current Role at Xendit
Greg Whalen serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Xendit, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's technology strategy and operations. His leadership focuses on enhancing the technological infrastructure to support Xendit's growth in the digital payment sector.
Professional Experience Overview
Greg Whalen has extensive experience in technology and management across various organizations. He worked at Amazon Web Services as Director & General Manager for Amazon WorkMail from 2017 to 2022. Prior to that, he held multiple roles at Experian, including Vice President positions in Global Development and Development from 2007 to 2013. His career also includes a role as Director of Data Science at Pivotal Inc. from 2013 to 2016 and Technical Director at R/GA from 2004 to 2007.
Educational Background
Greg Whalen has a strong educational foundation in computer science and related fields. He earned a PhD in Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics from Columbia University, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science in Computer Science from Columbia University from 2000 to 2002 and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Music from Wesleyan University.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Greg Whalen possesses a deep technical background in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, product management, software development, and consulting services. His expertise particularly emphasizes data science and digital domains. He has led technical teams and business operations across diverse industries, including financial services, IoT, retail, marketing, and business productivity.
Leadership and Impact
Throughout his career, Greg Whalen has demonstrated a proven track record of accelerating growth and leading change in product direction. He has successfully managed global operations across multiple regions, including Asia Pacific, Japan, the USA, and Europe. His experience includes launching and operating two startups over a span of more than 20 years.