About

Gayatri Balakrishnan is an accomplished Engineering Leader with a track record of delivering exceptional client experiences through the efficient use of technology. With over 19 years of experience across various domains, including transaction banking, risk reporting, consumer finance, institutional asset management, and retail banking, Gayatri is a versatile professional who has expertise in application development, cloud engineering, resiliency, performance engineering, and test automation. Currently, Gayatri is working as an Engineering Leader at CRED, where she is responsible for leading the engineering team and driving innovation in the company's technology stack. Prior to this, she spent several years at Goldman Sachs, where she held various positions, including Vice President and Senior Analyst Developer. During her time at Goldman Sachs, Gayatri was involved in developing and managing asset management trade-processing systems, investment management fee calculation, and invoicing systems for institutional clients. Gayatri's education background includes a Master's degree in Computer Science (Data Science track) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she focused on cloud computing, machine learning, and big data technology domains. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Annamalai University. Gayatri has a diverse technical skill set, including expertise in Big Data, SDET, test automation, ML, Data Science, and Web technologies. With 13.79 years of relevant experience, she has a proven ability to manage people, projects, and vendors effectively. Gayatri is a highly motivated, results-driven leader with a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail.