Rasna Ramdas
Bangalore
Summary
Principal Solution Engineer with expertise in designing and delivering scalable GRC solutions that enhance risk management and compliance. Over 15 years of experience in AMERS, APAC, and EMEA, leading impactful implementations in Model Risk, Operational Risk, and SOX controls. Proficient in facilitating client workshops to align business needs with product solutions and managing cross-functional teams to ensure quality and stakeholder satisfaction. Adept at transforming complex business challenges into structured solutions that yield significant results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Solution Engineer
Empowered
Bangalore
02.2023 - Current
- Led end-to-end deployment of a multi-region, enterprise-class risk platform for a Fortune 500 client—delivered on time, under budget, and with zero post-production defects.
- Architected and enforced a regression testing protocol that reduced production defects by 90%.
- Mentored and managed a team of 10+ Solution Engineers, improved delivery velocity and team engagement.
- Spearheaded delivery of Model Risk Management, Operational Risk, and custom governance client implementations.
- Developed onboarding/training programs, reducing ramp-up time for new hires.
- Partnered with Product and Customer Success teams across 5 continents to align delivery with client and compliance needs.
Lead Technical Consultant → Business Consultant
Refinitiv (An LSEG Business)
Bangalore
06.2018 - 02.2023
- Designed and delivered Connected Risk solutions globally for Fortune 500 clients, reducing implementation timelines by 25%.
- Implemented Model Risk, Operational Risk, and SOX control solutions, tailoring them to client-specific requirements.
- Successfully delivered for one of India’s largest conglomerate, significantly enhancing regulatory oversight.
- Executed UAT, stakeholder alignment, and end-user training for multiple clients across global time zones.
Senior Software Engineer → Lead Technical Consultant
Thomson Reuters
Bangalore
04.2012 - 06.2018
- Delivered the first large-scale Connected Risk implementation in APAC and North America (5,000+ users).
- Built and scaled the Bangalore technical consulting team to support global delivery.
- Managed seamless data migrations and environment setups across 10+ client projects.
- Led 15+ client workshops and training sessions with 95%+ satisfaction scores.
- Developed legal processing tools that improved Westlaw platform performance.
- Resolved 90%+ of critical escalations within 48 hours through agile collaboration.
Developer → Support Lead
Torry Harris Business Solutions
Bangalore
10.2006 - 03.2012
- Developed SOA-aligned Java web services for Orange Telecom, replacing aging systems.
- Led L3 production support for revenue protection systems—owned ticket triage and resolution workflows.
- Upgraded legacy Chordiant systems, enabling centralized decisioning architecture.
- Collaborated across onshore/offshore teams, ensuring consistent delivery and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Information Technology
Amrita Institute of Technology and Science
Kerala, IndiaSkills
- GRC strategy and implementation
- Model and operational risk management
- Solution architecture
- UAT and regression testing
- Client workshops and stakeholder engagement
- Leadership and team development
- Regulatory compliance (SOX, Basel, etc)
Timeline
Principal Solution Engineer
Empowered
02.2023 - Current
Lead Technical Consultant → Business Consultant
Refinitiv (An LSEG Business)
06.2018 - 02.2023
Senior Software Engineer → Lead Technical Consultant
Thomson Reuters
04.2012 - 06.2018
Developer → Support Lead
Torry Harris Business Solutions
10.2006 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Information Technology
Amrita Institute of Technology and Science
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