New York-based global financial advisory firm, Avestar Capital, has announced the appointment of Indian-American strategist Ravi Gopalan as its new chief technology officer (CTO).
Gopalan brings over two decades of experience in operations, strategy, and technology management. He previously founded Binary Fountain, a consumer experience management platform.
In the new role, Gopalan will report to Avestar Capital’s president Shilpa Mullan. He is tasked with driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing the client experience, a statement by the firm said.
"I am excited to join Avestar Capital at a time when technology is transforming the financial services industry," said Gopalan. "I look forward to working with the talented team at Avestar to build on the firm's success and to drive the next phase of growth."
According to the firm, Gopalan’s expertise in developing enterprise-scale applications and leading cross-functional teams will play a crucial role in Avestar’s growth. During his tenure at Binary Fountain, Gopalan successfully scaled the company to over 400 employees across the U.S. and India, contributing to its acquisition by Press Ganey Associates in 2020.
Gopalan holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in electrical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in machine learning and pattern recognition. He also earned a B.Tech in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. His research has been widely recognized, with more than 25 published articles in top research journals, covering topics such as machine learning, computer vision, and information retrieval.
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