Industry Mentors

Andrea Goldsmith

Raj Maganti

Chief Information Officer, Broadview Federal Credit Union

Raj Maganti is the Chief Information Officer at Broadview Federal Credit Union, where he leads enterprise IT strategy, digital transformation, and innovation. His career began in 1987 at AT&T Bell Labs, a pioneering institution known for its culture of innovation and technical excellence.

Over the past three decades, Raj has held senior leadership roles at some of the most respected institutions in the U.S. financial industry, including UBS, Citigroup, Bridgewater Associates, Morgan Stanley, Lord Abbett, Goldman Sachs, and Lehman Brothers. He has worked across nearly every major function in finance—Wealth Management, Consumer Banking, Capital Markets, Retirement Products, Corporate Finance, Hedge Funds, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and HR.

Raj’s work has consistently focused on aligning technology with strategic business goals—from transforming legacy systems and scaling digital platforms, to integrating generative AI, predictive analytics, and cloud-native architectures that drive enterprise-wide value.

He has overseen the successful delivery of large-scale initiatives involving AI/ML, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Data Warehousing. Known for his hands-on leadership style, Raj has managed multi-million-dollar budgets and global teams, while staying deeply committed to detail, disciplined execution, and long-term business impact.

A passionate advocate for the role of technology in business growth and cultural transformation, Raj is equally dedicated to mentoring the next generation of IT leaders.

He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering from Bangalore University (1984) and a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of South Carolina (1987).

Srinivas Paruchuri

Chief Technology Officer, AngioInsight

Srinivas Paruchuri is a scientist, technologist and entrepreneur with a deep background in quantitative finance, artificial intelligence, and computational modeling. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University, specializing in applied mathematics.

After graduating, he served as global macro trader. He managed portfolios at Ellington Management and Millennium Management, where he was known for his work in exotic derivatives and emerging market swaptions. He later oversaw $500M in pension and sovereign wealth fund assets at HSBC.

Srinivas now serves as Chief Technology Officer at AngioInsight, an AI-driven medtech company advancing cardiovascular diagnostics. At AngioInsight, he leads efforts in 3D reconstruction from angiographic images, neural network–driven modeling of blood flow, deep learning–based vessel segmentation and labeling, and the development of diagnostic tools for stenosis and microvascular disease. His work bridges physics, machine learning, and clinical validation to create precision tools for improving cardiovascular care.

Andrea Goldsmith
Andrea Goldsmith

Dharma Bhushan Ramaiah

Senior Principal Engineer, Dell

Dharma Bhushan is a seasoned Architect with over 20 years of expertise in Embedded Systems, firmware development, and Linux kernel porting across a wide array of platforms. Known for his deep technical acumen and relentless pursuit of innovation, he has filed over 45 patents, earning multiple accolades including the Canon Annual Excellence Award, Canon CEO Innovation Award, and Innovation and Game Changer Awards at Dell.

His core strengths lie in low-level driver development, system integration, board bring-up, and troubleshooting, particularly in MCTP protocols (I2C, I3C drivers, PCIeVDM) and Linux Kernel programming. He brings hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle—from SoC validation and driver porting to middleware and application stack development.

Dharma has over four years of international experience in Japan as a bridge engineer, gaining cross-cultural competence and achieving JLPT N3 proficiency in Japanese. He played a pivotal role in international standardization efforts for ONVIF at Canon Inc., contributing to the design and development of Canon’s IP Surveillance camera stack, and shaping global test specifications.

An accomplished team leader, he has over four years of leadership experience in project planning, hiring, and mentoring engineers. His knowledge extends into cryptography, network security, SIP/RTSP signaling protocols, RTP streaming over IPv4/IPv6, and web technologies such as Lighttpd, XML, SOAP, and WS.

With a rare blend of deep technical expertise, leadership skills, and a global perspective, Dharma Bhushan continues to drive innovation and excellence in every aspect of embedded systems architecture and product development.

Poojitha N

Founder, Adiroha Solutions

Poojitha N is the Founder of Adiroha Solutions, a leading cybersecurity services company with offices in Bangalore, India and Peoria, USA."

"Poojitha brings with her over 13 years of rich experience in cybersecurity. She specializes in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), Cloud Security, Secure Source Code Review, and Security Compliance Audits for global standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and RBI SAR."

"She holds globally recognized certifications such as CEH and CISA, demonstrating her deep expertise both in technical security and in information systems audit and governance."

"Beyond her corporate leadership, Poojitha is passionate about training and mentoring young cybersecurity professionals. She regularly conducts workshops and corporate training sessions on Web, API, Mobile, and Cloud Penetration Testing, as well as GRC and Compliance frameworks."

Andrea Goldsmith
Andrea Goldsmith

Raju C D

Founder & CEO, Samkhya Technologies Pvt Ltd

Mr. Raju C D is a seasoned IT professional, entrepreneur, and mentor with over 20 years of experience in the information technology industry. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Applications (MCA) and has worked with leading global organizations such as IBM, Accenture, and Boeing, where he played key roles in delivering complex enterprise solutions and driving digital transformation.

In 2015, Raju was recognized by SAP as an SAP Mentor and SAP Global Speaker for his valuable contributions to the global SAP community through technical blogs, wikis, and educational YouTube videos that have empowered thousands of professionals worldwide.

On January 16, 2020, he founded Samkhya Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a startup built from the ground up. The company focuses on SAP technology and enterprise IT services, serving clients across the USA, UK, Australia, and India.

As an Industry Mentor at CIT, Mr. Raju brings a blend of technical excellence, entrepreneurial insight, and global industry perspective. His mentorship helps students connect academic learning with real-world applications, fostering innovation, critical thinking, and career readiness.