Ashwin Venkatraman
About Ashwin Venkatraman
Ashwin Venkatraman serves as the AVP and Sub-Chapter Lead for Quality Engineering at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he has worked since 2009. He holds a B.S. in Software Engineering from Clarkson University and an M.S. in Information Technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Work at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Ashwin Venkatraman serves as the Assistant Vice President (AVP) and Sub-Chapter Lead for Quality Engineering at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He has held this position since 2009, contributing to the bank's technology initiatives for over 15 years. In his role, he guides the implementation of new products, tooling, and methodologies related to Quality Engineering. He is also responsible for developing a strategic 3-5 year technical roadmap that aligns with the bank's objectives. His leadership extends to managing teams focused on Application Security Testing, Test Automation Engineering, and Performance Testing across all technology projects.
Education and Expertise
Ashwin Venkatraman holds a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering from Clarkson University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Information Technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, completing his studies from 2004 to 2007. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in Quality Engineering and technology leadership.
Previous Experience at IBM
Before joining the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Ashwin Venkatraman worked at IBM as a Staff Software Engineer from 2003 to 2009. During his six years at IBM, he developed skills in software engineering that contributed to his later roles in Quality Engineering. His experience at IBM laid the groundwork for his subsequent leadership in technology initiatives.
Contributions to Quality Engineering
Ashwin Venkatraman has led significant transformations in Quality Engineering practices at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He played a key role in transitioning a large testing organization from manual processes to a more technical approach, enhancing test automation capabilities. He promotes methodologies such as Shift-Left, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), and DevOps, fostering a culture that embraces automation-friendly practices.
Speaking Engagements and Leadership
Ashwin Venkatraman regularly presents at Federal Reserve System-wide conferences and executive meetings. His presentations aim to inspire and educate technology leaders on the business and technical impacts of Quality Engineering. His engagement in these forums highlights his commitment to leadership and knowledge sharing within the technology community.