Raji Padmanabhan

Raji Padmanabhan is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in driving technology development and support across various corporate functions. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Corporate Technology at First Citizens Bank since August 2014, Raji Padmanabhan oversees critical areas such as finance, compliance, and risk management. Previous roles include Director at Oracle, where responsibilities included consolidating data and business intelligence services, and Director of IT at Tekelec, where strategic programs were delivered with significant ROI. Earlier career milestones include a Senior Manager position at Nortel, overseeing numerous application development projects, and a Project Manager role at Syntel. Raji Padmanabhan holds an MBA in Information Technology from North Carolina State University.