Vivek Kadam

Vivek Kadam is a Strategic IT Manager and Director at BNP Paribas based in New Jersey, USA. With 20+ years of experience in financial services, he directs high-stakes IT applications and projects, overseeing the entire lifecycle from scope definition, solution design, solution build to delivery. He manages diverse teams situated across continents and executes rigorous IT governance frameworks to ensure organization and regulatory IT compliance. Vivek holds a Masters in Computer Applications and is currently pursuing a PG Certificate in AI/ML for Business Applications from UT Austin. His technical expertise includes software analysis/development, data analysis, and architecting scalable reporting platforms. He also has vast expertise in budget management, process management and stakeholder management. Beyond his professional career, Vivek mentors middle school and elementary school robotics teams. He led the middle-school robotics team to state-level championships in 2025. He is also an active USTA 3.5 rated tennis player.