Ravi Shankar Manda

CTO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India26 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 25 years of experience in technology leadership.
Expert in low-latency architectures and cloud adoption.
Proven track record in building high-performance teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert with a strong focus on trading systems and cloud technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud MigrationAi & Ml IntegrationCrypto Trading InfrastructureWeb3Low-latency SystemsDevopsOrder ManagementData AnalyticsAlgorithmic TradingMarket ConnectivityExchange ConnectivityMarket Data PlatformsService-oriented ArchitectureFix ConnectivityTrade Finance Processing

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAutomationBankingBloombergBusiness AnalysisCapital MarketsDeFi APIsDerivativesElectronic TradingEnterprise ArchitectureEquitiesEquity DerivativesEquity TradingFinancial MarketsFinancial Services

About

I am an accomplished engineering executive with over 25 years of experience leading global technology teams in mission-critical and fast-paced environments. I specialize in low-latency architectures, cloud adoption, AI/ML, and digital modernization—helping organizations achieve scalable, resilient and future-ready technology solutions. I have a proven track record of building and leading high-performance teams, optimizing CI/CD and DevOps practices, and ensuring operational excellence with consistent adherence to stringent SLAs. My leadership approach focuses on fostering innovation, aligning diverse stakeholders, and driving cross-cultural collaboration to achieve business objectives. I am passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve system performance in financial services. Core Competencies: Digital Transformation | AI & ML Integration | Cloud Migration | Low-Latency Systems | Agile Development | System and Software Architecture & Scale | Stakeholder Alignment

Experience

Jpmorgan chase & co.

Senior Director, Head of Fixed Income Spread Technology - India

Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Working with global engineering teams on delivery of mission-critical trading platforms for Credit and Securitized Products. Drove migration of legacy systems to cloud, integrated AI/ML into business and technology pipelines, and advanced DevOps/SRE practices to foster greater reliability and agility across technology and operations.

Cloud MigrationAI & ML IntegrationDevOpsSRE

Drw

CTO-India

Jun 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Established and scaled DRW’s India engineering operations with the launch of Cumberland Labs, a Web3 incubator. Led end-to-end delivery of advanced crypto trading infrastructure, including unified DeFi APIs and NFT data platforms.

Crypto Trading InfrastructureWeb3DeFi APIsNFT Data Platforms

Jpmorgan chase & co.

Executive Director, Head of Cash Equities and F&O Technology - India

Apr 2015 – May 2022 · 7 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

Established and scaled high-performing teams in Bengaluru and Mumbai to deliver advanced front-office trading platforms for cash equities and electronic trading. My focus was on designing and implementing low-latency, high-frequency trading applications that enabled efficient, reliable execution for institutional clients. I championed the introduction of DevOps and SRE practices that significantly reduced incident response times and enhanced platform reliability. I architected real-time reconciliation and surveillance platform to strengthen regulatory compliance and minimize trade breaks.

Low-Latency SystemsDevOpsHigh-Frequency TradingRegulatory Compliance

Clsa

Director, Equities Front Office Technology

Jan 2013 – Mar 2015 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Pune

Directed engineering teams transforming front-office trading technology for the region, architecting a low-latency order management system and enhancing data analytics capabilities. Implemented real-time reporting and P&L dashboards, streamlined decision-making for trading operations, and improved overall system reliability..

Order ManagementData AnalyticsReal-Time Reporting

Deutsche bank

Assistant Vice President, Equities Algorithmic Trading Technology

Apr 2010 – Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Tokyo, Japan

Led the development of a low-latency algorithmic trading suite for Japanese equities, with emphasis on pre-trade risk controls and regulatory compliance. Built and managed multi-location teams, spearheaded major exchange infrastructure upgrades (including Arrowhead co-location projects), and integrated smart routing and high-throughput market connectivity solutions to enhance trading reliability and efficiency.

Algorithmic TradingPre-Trade Risk ControlsMarket Connectivity

Instinet japan limited

Director, Equities Front Office Technology

Jul 2007 – Apr 2010 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Tokyo, Japan

Built and led teams modernizing Asia-Pacific trading infrastructure, delivering next-generation exchange connectivity and market data platforms. Focused on increasing system reliability, reducing trading latency, and automating operational processes to lower error rates.

Exchange ConnectivityMarket Data PlatformsOperational Processes

Citigroup

2 roles

AVP, Client & Market Connectivity

Promoted

Jun 2003 – Jul 2007 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Managed technology modernization of electronic trading infrastructure, leading conversion to service-oriented architecture and implementing global FIX connectivity for institutional clients and market connectivity for Japan exchanges. Improved system reliability and execution speeds across Asia.

Service-Oriented ArchitectureFIX Connectivity

Senior Analyst, Trade Finance Technology

Mar 1999 – Jun 2003 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Led cross-border projects for trade finance processing, introducing STP, integrating SWIFT messaging, and delivering automation that reduced operational errors and manual interventions across multiple geographies.

Trade Finance ProcessingSWIFT MessagingAutomation