Hi, I’m
Ram Swarna
Vice President
Edison
Summary
A seasoned technology leader with over 22 years of experience in finance, healthcare, and product development, specializing in enterprise-scale solutions, cloud-native architecture, and application delivery. Adept at leading high-performing teams and overseeing the end-to-end software development lifecycle, I bring a deep understanding of system architecture, data integration, and innovation in cutting-edge technologies. My focus is on delivering robust, scalable solutions that exceed business goals, with a strong emphasis on aligning technology strategy with organizational objectives. Skilled in managing global teams, fostering collaboration, and driving operational excellence through automation and agile practices.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
4
Certificates
Work History
Broadridge Financial Solutions
Vice President, Delivery Manager & Solutions Architect-Technology Solutions
8 2017 - Current
Job overview
- Led the architecture and delivery of four key integration platforms (GEMS, EISL, Notification Hub, Data Fabric), aligning project deliverables with business goals, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder expectations
- Partnered with senior leadership and stakeholders to develop comprehensive solution roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and technology frameworks
- Managed a global team of 80+ professionals, overseeing the complete project lifecycle from concept to production for high-priority, multi-million-dollar projects, including resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management
- Fostered strong vendor partnerships to streamline the procurement and delivery of technology components, ensuring cost-efficiency and on-time execution
- Promoted a culture of collaboration and continuous delivery by implementing agile methodologies and automation across development and operational workflows, driving efficiency
- Oversaw governance processes, ensuring adherence to taxonomy and data standards, thereby reducing integration costs, enhancing vendor relationships, and improving operational efficiency
- Spearheaded efforts to optimize system performance and scalability through cloud-native solutions and microservices-based architectures, addressing both business and client needs
- Delivered architecture and solutions that significantly reduced integration and onboarding times for new clients, improving time-to-market and client satisfaction
- Established a comprehensive data architecture that addressed both historical and operational needs, utilizing an ODS for low-latency data availability and reducing overall operational gaps
- Delivered a solution that seamlessly integrated both greenfield and legacy systems, reducing integration costs by 60% and enhancing operational efficiency
- This led to a 95% reduction in Sev 1 & 2 issues, significantly improving the organization's overall service quality
- Led the re-engineering of infrastructure, consolidating resources and driving performance improvements, which resulted in a 50% reduction in platform run costs and a 60% reduction in execution time
- Additionally, optimized the run budget by cutting resource costs by approximately 40%, contributing to sustained operational excellence
- Technologies Used: Java, Spring Boot, .Net, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, ElasticSearch, SnowFlake, Redis, IRIS, Postgres, Oracle, MS SQL, PL/SQL, Jenkins, MuleSoft, Visio
Virinca LLC
Founder & CEO
11.2015 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Led design and development of modular, scalable frameworks that accelerated product delivery for SaaS applications in healthcare and telecommunications sectors
- Delivered advanced big data platforms, enhancing predictive analytics for credit risk modeling and improving business decision-making processes
- Directed cross-functional teams in building AI-ready platforms that transformed operational efficiency and data processing capabilities for clients
- Collaborated with business leaders to align product architecture with strategic objectives, ensuring seamless data integration and scalability
- Led technical evaluations and M&A activities, resulting in successful acquisitions through effective technology assessments
- Technologies Used: Java, Spring, ElasticSearch, Apache Ignite, AWS, Docker, MongoDB, AngularJS
- Drove revenue growth with targeted sales initiatives, understanding and leveraging market trends effectively.
Barclays
Vice President, Head of Enrichment Data Services
01.2009 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Directed Reference Data Enrichment Services (RDS) group, leading global teams to deliver a high-throughput, SOA-based platform supporting 40+ applications
- Led development of Enterprise Basket composition and management platform for ETF, Index, and Custom Baskets
- Played key role in building governing body and data architecture across business units, improving consistency of reference data usage and significantly reducing delivery and maintenance costs
- Oversaw full lifecycle of complex, multinational projects, ensuring data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance across geographies
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and alignment with project goals
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align project deliverables with business objectives, securing buy-in and managing expectations throughout project lifecycle
- Led client engagement initiatives, ensuring seamless communication and fostering strong, long-term relationships
- Led key initiatives to modernize legacy systems, aligning technology with evolving business and regulatory needs
- Drove adoption of agile practices within team, improving development velocity and product quality
- Managed project budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring projects stayed within budget and met strategic goals
- Spearheaded project planning, defining timelines, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution
- Technologies Used: Java, Spring, Oracle, Tibco EMS, JBoss, Maven, JIRA
GFI Group Inc.
Architect/Team Lead
05.2008 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Designed and led development of commodity trade capture system integrating both electronic and voice trades through a SOA-based architecture
- Provided pluggable architecture for internal systems to integrate with external clearing agencies
- Managed global teams and stakeholder expectations, coordinating efforts between New York and UK
- Technologies Used: JBoss, Spring, Hibernate, Oracle, Apache Axis, Tibco EMS
Prithvi Information Solutions
Architect/Senior Consultant
10.2005 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Company Overview: (Clients – UPenn, Subaru, Lehman Brothers)
- Re-architected bulk data processing systems to improve efficiency and reduce latency
- Developed a generic framework for data migration, ensuring smooth transitions to a normalized data model
- Tuning DB & SQL for optimized performance
- (Clients – UPenn, Subaru, Lehman Brothers)
- Technologies Used: Java, Struts, Oracle, WebLogic, J2EE, Apache Lucene
Solix Technologies Inc.
Software Engineer/Architect
09.2002 - 10.2005
Job overview
- Company Overview: (Clients: UPenn, Digital Evolutions & SITI Corp)
- Led the development of a multi-threaded micro-engine handling concurrent messaging, which became core to multiple projects
- Built SDK bridges and APIs in Java and C# for seamless integration with various subsystems
- Lead the built out of the highly configurable custom test harness utility to test the stability and throughput the application can cater to – going to million hits in few minutes
- (Clients: UPenn, Digital Evolutions & SITI Corp)
- Technologies Used: Java, J2EE, JMS, C#, Oracle, WebSphere, Apache Axis
Education
University Of BridgeportBridgeport, CT, USA
Master of Science from Computer Science
04.2001
Osmania UniversityHyderabad, India
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics, Statistics, Compter Sciences
04.2001
Skills
Java
Spring Boot
AWS
Microservices
Strategic Planning
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Vendor Management
Project Management
Entrepreneurial and Innovative
Operations Management
Client Engagement
Leadership and People Development
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Accomplishments
- Delivered high-priority, business-critical applications on time and under budget, with a focus on optimizing system performance and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Drove the successful transformation of on-premise applications to cloud-based architectures, enabling scalability and improving operational efficiency.
- Spearheaded initiatives to integrate automation and observability into application delivery processes, reducing downtime and enhancing system reliability.
- Successfully managed multi-million-dollar budgets and led large global teams to deliver complex, cross-functional projects across diverse industries.
Timeline
Founder & CEO
Virinca LLC
11.2015 - 08.2017
Vice President, Head of Enrichment Data Services
Barclays
01.2009 - 11.2015
Architect/Team Lead
GFI Group Inc.
05.2008 - 06.2009
Architect/Senior Consultant
Prithvi Information Solutions
10.2005 - 05.2008
Software Engineer/Architect
Solix Technologies Inc.
09.2002 - 10.2005
University Of Bridgeport
Master of Science from Computer Science
04.2001
Osmania University
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics, Statistics, Compter Sciences
04.2001
Vice President, Delivery Manager & Solutions Architect-Technology Solutions
Broadridge Financial Solutions
8 2017 - Current
Leadership Approach
My leadership philosophy is centered around fostering innovation, collaboration, and transparency within teams. I believe in empowering individuals, promoting continuous learning, and driving positive change through a combination of technology and business alignment. I prioritize building a culture that embraces agile methodologies, automation, and a customer-focused mindset, ensuring that every project contributes directly to the organization’s long-term success.