Rajesh Rajagopal Top-Executive
Results-driven executive with 20+ years of experience delivering enterprise technology solutions. Proven success in leading AI strategy, cloud transformation, and post-merger integration initiatives. Currently VP at Franklin Templeton, driving AI adoption and data innovation across business units. Known for aligning IT with business goals to accelerate value creation. Actively enhancing AI leadership through the Chief AI Officer Program at Chicago Booth.
Industry:
Financial Services
Headquarters:
Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
Title:
Head of Technology Business Relationship Management
Company:
Franklin Templeton
Company Industry:
Financial Services
Company Website:
franklinresources.com
Company Linkedin:
linkedin.com/company/franklin-templeton
Company Size:
5001-10000
Current Job Duration:
2 mos
Country:
United States
Languages:
English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
Work Experience:
Title: Franklin Templeton
Company: Franklin Templeton
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/franklin-templeton/
Industry: Financial Services
Company Size: 5001-10000
Location: None
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 11-2025
Ends At: Present
Description: • Collaborated with C-level executives to align business objectives with technology roadmaps, enhancing strategic initiatives.
• Spearheaded the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Data strategies, driving significant value across the enterprise.
• Managed cloud infrastructure optimization efforts, resulting in improved operational efficiency and scalability., • Managed a team of 12 Project Managers to drive strategic IT initiatives across the enterprise.
• Mentored team members to ensure the successful delivery of projects, including Workday Financials and Snowflake deployments.
• Oversaw the migration of applications to the cloud, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability., • Managed a $40.5M multi-year project for the installation of SimCorp Dimension, enhancing investment management capabilities.
• Oversaw vendor relations and contract negotiations to ensure project success and compliance.
• Developed user acceptance testing protocols and an internal regression test suite, improving software reliability.
• Led a project management office with ten project managers, fostering collaboration and efficiency across teams., • Spearheaded a $5M project to implement IHS Market IMActions, enhancing corporate actions processing.
• Oversaw the design and configuration of resilient infrastructure to support business growth.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with strategic objectives.
Title: Project Manager Large Scope
Company: Fiserv
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fiserv/
Industry: Information Technology And Services
Company Size: 10001+
Location: Lake Mary, Florida, United States
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 05-2007
Ends At: 10-2013
Description: None
Title: Program Manager
Company: Systech Solutions, Inc
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/systech-solutions/
Industry: Management Consulting
Company Size: 501-1000
Location: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 11-2005
Ends At: 03-2007
Description: None
Title: Program Manager
Company: Citi
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/citi/
Industry: Financial Services
Company Size: 10001+
Location: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 03-2004
Ends At: 11-2004
Description: None
Title: Vice President
Company: Mizuho
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mizuho/
Industry: Financial Services
Company Size: 10001+
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 11-1998
Ends At: 03-2004
Description: None
Title: QA Lead
Company: Epsilon
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epsilon/
Industry: Marketing And Advertising
Company Size: 5001-10000
Location: Burlington, Ma
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 02-1998
Ends At: 10-1998
Description: None
Education:
School: University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education
Degree: Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Program, Artificial Intelligence
Activities: None
School: University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business
Degree: Master of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
Activities: None
School: Bangalore University
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science
Activities: None
School: Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
Activities: None
Headline:
Head of Technology Business Relationship Management at Franklin Templeton