Madhu Rao is an experienced technology leader currently serving as SVP and Head of Architecture & Innovation at U.S. Bank, focusing on enterprise architecture, cloud solutions, and driving GenAI strategy. Previous roles include board member for Forrester's Technology & Innovation conference and various leadership positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co. where responsibilities ranged from championing strategic technology architecture to managing global general ledger platforms and production support for consumer banking applications. Early in the career, Madhu worked at CGI leading large-scale development projects for prestigious clients. Madhu holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Systems from RV College of Engineering.