Badhrinath Kannan
About Badhrinath Kannan
Badhrinath Kannan serves as the Head of Solutions and Research, bringing extensive experience in technology governance and engineering leadership. His career includes significant roles at Infosys, Polaris Financial Technology, and Tata Steel, among others, where he has led cross-functional teams globally.
Current Role at Altimetrik
Badhrinath Kannan serves as the Head of Solutions and Research at Altimetrik. In this role, he oversees various initiatives related to technology solutions and research methodologies. His leadership focuses on driving innovation and ensuring the alignment of solutions with client needs.
Previous Experience at Infosys
Badhrinath Kannan has held multiple roles at Infosys over several years. He began as a Senior Systems Analyst from 2000 to 2003, then progressed to Technical Project Manager from 2005 to 2006. He later took on roles in Program Management, Portfolio Management, and Account and Relationship Management from 2007 to 2013, and served as Program Manager for Services Delivery from 2013 to 2014.
Leadership Roles in Engineering Delivery
Kannan worked at Polaris Financial Technology Limited as Vice President of Engineering Delivery for one year in 2014-2015. He also served as Associate Vice President for the Software Products Unit at Financial Software & Systems (p) Ltd for eight months in 2015-2016. These positions involved overseeing engineering teams and managing product delivery.
Educational Background
Badhrinath Kannan studied at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology degree from 1992 to 1996. His education provided a strong foundation in technology and engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career.
Expertise in Technology Governance
Kannan possesses expertise in value articulation within technology and engineering leadership roles. He has extensive experience in technology governance and innovation platforms, which has enabled him to lead cross-functional teams across multiple continents, including India, the US, Australia, and the EU.