Chithra Ramachandran
@chithraramachandran
Innovative engineering leader with 22 years of experience in transformation.
What I'm looking for
I am an innovative and detail-oriented engineering professional with over 22 years of experience driving innovation and developing technical solutions in global organizations. My expertise lies in leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality solutions that align with customer requirements. I have a proven track record in engineering culture transformation, product design, and creating cost-efficient, customer-focused roadmaps.
Throughout my career, I have championed initiatives that integrate DevSecOps methodologies, resulting in significant improvements in deployment accuracy and team collaboration. My leadership in designing engineering culture programs has fostered innovation among over 2000 global team members. I have also been recognized for my contributions to the Citi Dojo initiative, empowering staff through technology-focused workshops and driving a culture of innovation.
Currently, I serve as the SVP of Technical Program Management at Citibank, where I lead data and analytics initiatives, driving the adoption of AI tools and strategic roadmaps for enterprise goals. My experience spans various roles, from technical development to business analysis, and I excel in modernizing CI/CD pipelines and engineering practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SVP, Technical Program Management Lead
Citibank, CSIPL
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Leading engineering excellence and developer productivity initiatives across Data & Analytics, driving adoption of Co-Pilot tools and co-creating strategic roadmaps aligned with enterprise goals.
SVP, India Lead
Citibank, CSIPL
Apr 2023 - Jan 2024 (9 months)
Delivered a multi-year data strategy roadmap, ensuring high data quality and reduced data debt, while fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams.
SVP, Senior Coach
Citibank, CSIPL
Jul 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 9 months)
Executed engineering excellence strategy benefiting over 2,000 employees through coding dojos, workshops, and technical coaching sessions.
Agile Coach, Cloud DevOps Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
Oct 2003 - Jul 2021 (17 years 9 months)
Led Agile transformations and cloud DevOps projects, modernizing CI/CD pipelines and engineering practices across various teams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Madras
Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology
1999 - 2003
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, gaining foundational knowledge in various aspects of technology and engineering.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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