Suresh Ramalingam
About Suresh Ramalingam
Suresh Ramalingam serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Solution Architecture at City National Bank, bringing extensive experience in IT strategy and architecture from previous roles at Farmers Insurance, Allstate, and Walgreens.
Current Role at City National Bank
Suresh Ramalingam serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Solution Architecture at City National Bank. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the bank's strategic initiatives in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. In this role, he focuses on capability-based strategic planning to optimize technology resource utilization, ensuring that the bank's IT infrastructure aligns with its business objectives.
Previous Experience in Insurance Sector
Suresh Ramalingam has extensive experience in the insurance industry. He worked at Farmers Insurance as an Enterprise Architect from 2014 to 2017, where he was involved in enhancing IT systems in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Allstate Insurance as a Systems Analyst/Application Designer from 1998 to 2007 in Northbrook, IL. His roles in these organizations contributed to his expertise in IT strategy and architecture.
Educational Background
Suresh Ramalingam holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics & Communications Engineering from Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology, which he completed from 1992 to 1996. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology between 2001 and 2005. Additionally, he earned an MBA in Management & Strategy, International Business, and Marketing from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management from 2009 to 2012.
Expertise in IT Strategy and Architecture
Suresh Ramalingam possesses a strong background in IT Strategy and Architecture, focusing on planning and tuning IT systems to enhance performance and efficiency. His skills include Infrastructure Capacity Planning and Performance Monitoring, which are essential for maintaining effective IT operations. He also has experience in Vendor Product Assessment, evaluating and selecting software products and technologies to meet organizational needs.
Professional Roles and Contributions
Throughout his career, Suresh Ramalingam has held various significant positions. He worked as a Software Architect at Insuresoft from 2007 to 2009 and later as a Senior Solutions Architect at Walgreens from 2012 to 2014. He also served as a Strategy Consultant for Turkish Airlines in 2010. His roles have involved leading architectural initiatives and enhancing IT capabilities across different sectors.