Rohini Rangaraj
Rohini Rangaraj is a Senior Manager of Technical Product Management at FICO, where she leads innovation at the intersection of technology, data, and business strategy. With nearly three decades of experience in technology—including more than 20 years delivering enterprise-grade solutions in financial services—she specializes in building scalable, customer-centric platforms powered by cloud and data-driven architectures. At FICO, she oversees product management for a core pillar of the FICO Decisioning Platform, enabling real-time, analytics-driven decisions across credit risk, fraud prevention, and customer lifecycle management.
Rangaraj partners closely with enterprise clients and executive leadership to define product vision, prioritize strategic capabilities, and deliver measurable business impact. Known for bridging business strategy with technical execution, she thrives in complex, cross-functional environments that demand clear communication with C-suite stakeholders and deep collaboration with engineering teams. Throughout her career—including leadership roles at Wells Fargo, GE Capital, La-Z-Boy, and Ford Motor Company—she has delivered innovative enhancements that increased revenue, improved operational efficiency, and aligned product roadmaps with long-term corporate strategy.
Rangaraj began her career as a software developer before transitioning into product management, combining deep technical expertise with strong commercial insight. She holds an MBA from the Indiana University - Kelley School of Business and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bangalore University. An AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and certified in Generative AI for Business Leaders, she remains passionate about continuous learning and the transformative potential of AI, data, and customer-focused innovation in reshaping financial services.
• Kelley School of Business - Generative AI for Business Leaders
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
• Bangalore University
• T200
• GE Igniting Minds
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to being very disciplined and meticulous in everything I do. Whatever I take up, I make sure that it's done well. I love challenges and I'm always open to taking on new challenges. Throughout my career, I've had failures, of course, and when that happens, I've taken ownership of those failures and learned from them in order to grow. I believe that embracing both successes and setbacks with accountability and a commitment to excellence has been key to my professional journey.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received is that opportunities don't come knocking at your door, so you need to go find them yourself. You need to be your own advocate and direct your own future, basically. This advice has really shaped how I approach my career, teaching me to be proactive rather than waiting for things to happen. I've also learned from my leadership that you need to be confident and advocate for yourself, because nobody else will do it for you.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
In my industry, I would say that the learning never ends because technology keeps changing, so you should be willing to learn and keep up with it if you want to be successful. Networking is very important and plays a key role in your growth. A lot of times, to get to that right role, you need to interact with the right people, so networking is crucial. You also need to be confident and advocate for yourself, because nobody else will do it for you. That's advice I got from my leadership, and it's something I believe is essential for women entering technology.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge in my field is that technology keeps changing every minute. You have to keep yourself current and fresh, otherwise you're no longer marketable. You have to keep learning and learn the new things constantly. With artificial intelligence coming in, you have to change course and do things differently, making sure you can incorporate that into your job. The opportunity side of this challenge is that there's always continuous learning happening. The constant evolution of technology means you're always growing and adapting, which keeps the work engaging and ensures you stay relevant in the field.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are integrity, because honesty goes a long way, and being empathetic towards whoever you work with, whether they're peers or people who report to you. Being transparent builds trust, and what I've learned is that when I'm empathetic towards people, it's easier for me to get work done because you build that partnership. So empathy and transparency really help in the workplace. In my personal life, hard work is crucial. You put in the hard work and you persevere, and you'll achieve what you want.