Ranjani Rao
Director Application Development at Discover Financial Services | Greater Chicago Area
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Ranjani Rao serves as the Director of Infrastructure Product Management at Discover Financial Services, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology within the organization. Based in Riverwoods, IL, Ranjani is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience across the FinTech, Manufacturing, and Healthcare sectors. Her expertise spans Application Development, Product Management, and Digital Program Execution, allowing her to effectively drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency within cross-functional teams.
In her current role, Ranjani is responsible for the strategic creation and execution of the product roadmap for "Application Runtime, Messaging, and API Management." This involves not only overseeing the technical aspects of product development but also nurturing talent within the organization. Ranjani is dedicated to enhancing the engineering experience and fostering innovation, ensuring that her team is equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
As the Executive Sponsor for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Discover, Ranjani champions diversity and inclusion within the tech industry. She actively promotes Discover's technical presence at conferences, aiming to attract top talent and uphold the company's commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. Her leadership in this area reflects her belief in the importance of cross-team collaboration and mentorship, which are vital for cultivating the next generation of engineering leaders. Ranjani’s combination of strategic vision, operational acumen, and passion for empowering others positions her as a key player in driving Discover's technological advancements and enhancing its competitive edge in the financial services sector.
Director Application Development at Discover Financial Services in April 2025 to Present
Director Infrastructure Product Management, Executive Sponsor for SWE @ Discover at Discover Financial Services in January 2022 to April 2025
Sr. Manager - Software Engineering at Discover Financial Services in June 2019 to December 2021
Digital Technology Manager at Caterpillar Inc. in November 2018 to May 2019
Telematics Platform Adoption - Product Owner at Caterpillar Inc. in February 2018 to October 2018
Marketing and Digital Portfolio Management at Caterpillar Inc. in February 2015 to January 2018
Technology Enabled Solutions - Project Manager at Caterpillar Inc. in September 2012 to January 2015
Network Engineer and Network Service Delivery Manager at Caterpillar Inc. in August 2010 to August 2012
Network Analyst at Volt Technical Resources in November 2005 to December 2008
Network Systems Administrator at McKesson in March 2004 to November 2005
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Wichita State University, Master’s Degree
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