Udaybhanu Kankanala

Udaybhanu Kankanala is an experienced professional in the fields of technology strategy, architecture, and operational risk management, currently serving as the Director of the Transformation Office/Strategic Growth Initiatives and Enterprise Efficiency at CIBC since November 2018. Udaybhanu has a proven track record of delivering key initiatives that enhance data quality and operational performance metrics, managing complex programs, and establishing analytics capabilities for data-driven decision-making. Previous roles include Senior Manager of Architecture, Data & Analytics at CIBC, Operational Risk Reporting and Data Analyst Manager at BMO Financial Group, and consultant positions at various firms, including Tata Consultancy Services. Udaybhanu holds an MBA with a focus on Strategy Management from Schulich School of Business and a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy.