Avinash Pandey

Avinash Pandey has over 15 years of experience in the technology and finance industry. Avinash is currently working as Vice President and Distinguished Technology Leader at Davidson Kempner Capital Management, where they are responsible for planning, managing, and delivering IT solutions. Avinash has partnered with business heads to implement strategic initiatives, such as adopting a cloud-based ERP system.

Prior to their current role, Avinash worked at Credit Suisse as Vice President where they successfully executed various projects and managed a team of engineers. Avinash engineered a web platform for derivatives trading, resulting in revenue growth and operational efficiency. Avinash also served as an Assistant Vice President, leading the development of an Enterprise Level in-memory distributed data grid solution.

Before joining Credit Suisse, Avinash worked as a Technology Consultant at Graham Capital Management, focusing on optimizing trading applications and improving algorithmic order routing. Avinash also served as a Team Lead/Technical Architect at Indus Valley Partners, where they managed a team and delivered numerous projects for hedge funds and investment banks.

Avinash has also worked as a Technology Consultant at Deutsche Bank, Pequot Capital, Carlyle Blue Wave, SAC Capital, and Wachovia Securities, where they worked on various technology implementations and process optimizations.

Avinash began their career as a Software Engineer at Infosys Technologies Ltd, where they worked on enhancing insurance brokerage applications.

Overall, Avinash has a strong background in technology and finance, with experience in leadership, project management, and delivering strategic solutions.

Avinash Pandey completed their undergraduate education at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, from 1999 to 2003, where they earned a Bachelor of Technology degree in Engineering. Prior to that, they attended Air Force School in Kanpur from 1986 to 1998, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Additionally, Avinash has obtained various certifications, including "The Three Pillars of Effective Leadership" from LinkedIn in February 2021, and multiple certifications related to Azure and management from LinkedIn in 2020 and 2018.