About

Aravind Ramachandran is a seasoned Information & Software technology manager and business leader with over 25 years of hands-on and leadership experience spanning diverse roles, technologies, and business domains. He is currently serving as the Senior Director of Information Technology at IQVIA, a global leader in clinical research. Aravind has varied expertise and experience across technology stacks, notably in Financial Services, Healthcare, and Life Sciences domains. He has worked in both the US and India, giving him a global perspective in services, product, and non-IT organizations. Aravind has a deep understanding of modern architecture, development stack, and methodology, making him a valuable asset to any organization. Before joining IQVIA, Aravind co-founded and served as the Chief Product Officer of Fantain Sports, a B2B and B2C fantasy gaming platform. He was responsible for product lifecycle management, marketing, channel partner coordination, operations, and customer support functions. During his time at Fantain Sports, he oversaw the release of over 65 Android, 10 iOS, and 50 web versions of their software. Prior to his entrepreneurial venture, Aravind served as the Senior Director and Account Manager at Cognizant. He was responsible for managing some of their largest relationships, with revenue of over $100 million annually. He was also part of Cognizant's innovation group, developing and bringing to market new business lines and products that are in tune with the Future of Work. Aravind holds an M Sc (Tech) degree in Engineering Technology from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. He has relevant experience of over 31 years and is well-versed in product management, research, Android, iOS, and web development. Aravind's wealth of knowledge and experience makes him a valuable asset to any organization in the Healthcare and Life Sciences space.