Anand Thippeswamy is an experienced director in data architecture and engineering, currently serving as Director of Architecture at Fidelity Investments since June 2004. Anand has led the development of complex data analytics platforms and business intelligence solutions, utilizing technologies such as Oracle Exadata, Hadoop, and AWS. Prior roles include Director of Data Services, where Anand managed critical brokerage platforms, and Principal Database Consultant, architecting continuous availability models for high-volume data environments. Earlier career highlights include database consultancy roles at Technosoft Corp/Deloitte Consulting and Meijer, along with a strong technical foundation established as a Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services. Anand holds an M Tech from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka and a BE from the National Institute of Engineering, Mysore.