Pichappan Chidambaram

Head Of IT at Masraf Al Rayan

Pichappan Chidambaram has a comprehensive work experience spanning multiple companies and roles. Pichappan began their career as a Software Engineer at Cognizant Technology Solutions in 1994 and then moved on to work as a Software Engineer at National Computer Systems. Pichappan later joined Capgemini Consulting as a Senior Consultant, where they worked with Citibank as a Core Banking Consultant. In 2000, they joined Deutsche Bank in Singapore, where they held various positions including Project Manager, Assistant Vice President, and Vice President. Their roles at Deutsche Bank involved responsibilities in corporate core banking, payments program management, and retail Asia IT. In 2012, Chidambaram joined Masraf Al Rayan as the Head of IT.

Pichappan Chidambaram's education history includes a diverse range of qualifications and certifications. Pichappan obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from the University of Madras, attending from 1990 to 1994. Prior to that, they attended St. Johns in Chennai, India, from 1976 to 1990, although the specific degree and field of study from St. Johns are unknown.

In terms of additional certifications, Pichappan Chidambaram has completed various programs in different fields. Some of these certifications include the Certified SAFe® 6 Agilist by Scaled Agile, Inc., Azure Fundamentals by Microsoft, and Certified Agile Leadership Essentials by Scrum Alliance. Pichappan also obtained certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA).

Pichappan Chidambaram has further enhanced their professional qualifications with certifications and memberships such as Associate Member of the Singapore Institute of Directors, Certified Corporate Director & Member of the Institute Of Directors, India, and Advanced Certified Islamic Finance Executive from the Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance.

Additionally, they have completed the Independent Director Assessment from the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs - Ministry of Corporate Affairs, India, and holds certifications such as Program Management Professional (PgMP) and Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute.

Although the chronological order of the certifications is not provided, it is notable that Chidambaram has recently completed certifications in 2023, including Certified SAFe® 6 Agilist, Azure Fundamentals, Certified Agile Leadership Essentials, and others. Pichappan has also completed online courses from Udemy, such as "Cloud Computing and Transformation for Executives and Boards" and "The Cloud Strategy Masterclass."

Overall, Pichappan Chidambaram has pursued a comprehensive and diverse range of educational and professional development opportunities throughout their career.

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Masraf Al Rayan

About Masraf Al Rayan Masraf Al Rayan was incorporated as a Qatari Public Shareholding Company in 2006 and is a Shari’ah compliant bank headquartered in Doha, Qatar. More than 30% of the bank’s shares are owned by Qatari government entities, and the bank has a solid A1 credit rating*. After the completion of its merger with Al Khalij Commercial Bank “al khaliji” in 2021, Masraf Al Rayan’s total assets reached QAR182 billion, making it the second largest Shari’ah compliant bank in Qatar and one of the largest in the region, with a capital base of QAR9.3 billion. The bank’s principal business activities include: ● Retail Banking: Offers current and savings account, time deposit account, financing and credit cards ● Wholesale Banking: Offers corporate finance & advisory services, financing products, cash management, treasury, trade finance ● Private Banking: Offers investment planning & asset management, wealth management, credit planning & management solutions Masraf Al Rayan has a network of 17 branches in Qatar and 5 international branches in the UK, France, and the UAE. *Moody’s, as at 02 November 2021. www.alrayan.com


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Doha, Qatar

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501-1,000

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