Gayathri Venkat is an experienced technology leader currently serving as the Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture at Cigna Healthcare since July 2024. Previously, Gayathri held significant roles at Citi, including Head of Engineering and Architecture for Citi Global Wealth Digital and Technology Strategy, as well as for Partnerships and CRS, where strategic partnerships and solutions in digital banking were a focus. Prior experience at Visa involved roles such as Director of Client Solutions Architect and Director of Technical Program Manager, where Gayathri led initiatives on payment technologies and tokenization services across various regions. Early career milestones include positions at Starmount Systems, DFPS, Oracle, Neubus Inc, and Planetsoft, primarily focused on software development and technical consulting. Gayathri holds multiple advanced degrees in Compter Science and Software Management from recognized institutions.