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BlackRock Names Five Engineers To Tech Fellows
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BlackRock on Tuesday announced five technologists have joined its Tech Fellows program, bringing the elite group to 24 senior technologists who shape the firm's technology strategy and culture. Four of the new fellows work within Aladdin, the firm's risk and portfolio platform, and the hires coincide with tech services revenue jumping 28% year-on-year. The appointments underline BlackRock's emphasis on AI, data platforms, and open-source.
Key Points
- 1Appoints five technologists to Tech Fellows, expanding the elite group to 24 senior technologists.
- 2Elevates Aladdin-led engineering: four fellows support platform, driving data, analytics, and subscription revenue.
- 3Signals prioritization of AI and data platforms; practitioners should adopt cloud-native, open-source approaches.
Scoring Rationale
Strategic appointments at a major asset manager drive platform and AI focus, but news is company-specific, not novel.
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