Harini Shankar

Director, Technology FINRA

Harini Shankar is a seasoned technology leader specializing in automation testing, quality assurance, and software development. Currently serving as a Director of Technology at FINRA, Harini has been instrumental in transforming the testing landscape for various multi-million large-scale initiatives encompassing numerous micro-applications.She has a proven track record of leveraging cutting edge tools and methodologies, to ensure efficiency, consistency, and high quality outcomes.

With a strong background in DevOps and Agile environments, Harini has led and mentored teams of Assurance engineers, enabling them to deliver seamless integration and validation of complex systems. Harini holds a Master’s degree in Software Engineering and is a Microsoft Certified Professional. Passionate about driving innovation and building resilient software systems, she is dedicated to sharing her insights and empowering teams to excel in the evolving world of technology.

Beyond her corporate contributions, Harini is a recognized thought leader, speaker, and mentor in the technology industry. Committed to shaping the future of software quality, automation, and regulatory technology, Harini continues to lead initiatives that enhance software reliability, security, and compliance while influencing the broader technology landscape through mentorship, research, and thought leadership.