Dhanesh Valappil

Dhanesh Valappil has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Dhanesh currently holds the position of Director - Chief Technologist at Bamboo Technologies since September 2022. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing a team of 120 people and leading the technology and delivery functions for Bamboo's digital transformation initiatives.

Prior to their current role, Dhanesh worked as the Technical Director and Head of Digital Transformation Enablement at Bamboo Technologies from August 2018 to September 2022. In this role, they were responsible for delivering technical prototypes and emerging capabilities using cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain, low code programming, and traditional programming.

Before joining Bamboo Technologies, Dhanesh worked as a Blockchain Evangelist at block.one from October 2017 to August 2018. Dhanesh was involved in the implementation of EOS.IO blockchain infrastructure and played various roles such as team manager, hands-on C++ developer, Linux expert, and customer-facing stakeholder.

Dhanesh also gained experience in the financial industry, working as a Vice President at Credit Suisse from July 2016 to October 2017, where they focused on advanced trading solutions and algorithmic trading. Prior to that, they worked as a Technical Lead at WorldQuant LLC from October 2011 to May 2016, where they specialized in quant trading and big data.

Earlier in their career, Dhanesh held the position of Assistant Vice President at Credit Suisse from March 2010 to June 2011, focusing on senior C++ development and exchange connectivity. Dhanesh also worked at Bank of America as a Senior C++ Developer from 2006 to 2010, specializing in market making and derivatives trading.

Dhanesh started their career as a C++ Developer at QuEST Global (erstwhile NeST Software) from September 1999 to June 2005, where they contributed to digital transformation projects.

Overall, Dhanesh Valappil's work experience showcases their expertise in technology leadership, digital transformation, blockchain, algorithmic trading, and C++ development.

Dhanesh Valappil attended Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani from 1999 to 2003. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology.