Vidya Eashwer

Vidya E. has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades in the technology and financial services industry. They are currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Forge, where they are responsible for developing the overall technology strategy and roadmap on a global scale. Their role involves building an integrated tech-enabled experience for all stakeholders in the private market. As the SVP and Head of Data at Forge, they were instrumental in driving the company's data initiatives.

Prior to their current role, Vidya E. had a long tenure at Intercontinental Exchange, where they held the position of Head of Technology, Edge Systems. In this role, they led program delivery ownership and management, overseeing various departments and functions including Solutions Architecture, Infrastructure, Software Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Data Services, and Operational Oversight. They also played a crucial role in talent identification and development, as well as merger and acquisition integration.

Before joining Intercontinental Exchange, Vidya E. worked at NYSE Euronext as a Managing Director, providing technical software development leadership for financial services teams in the US and Europe. They managed global teams of over 105 developers and were responsible for delivering and supporting critical financial trading system solutions.

Further back in their career, Vidya E. served as a Manager at NYSE, where they handled inbound and outbound market data systems and order entry/routing systems. Prior to that, they worked at Archipelago as a Lead Developer, focusing on market data/feed handler systems, technology integration, and productivity strategies. Their first professional role was as a Programmer Analyst at Pacific Exchange.

With their extensive experience in technology strategy, engineering leadership, program delivery, and team management, Vidya E. has made significant contributions to the financial services industry.

Vidya E. has a Bachelor's degree or a Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science (BE/BS) from the University of Mumbai. Additionally, Vidya E. holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Software Technology (PGDST) from the National Centre for Software Technology in Maharashtra, India. The specific field of study for the PGDST is not provided.