Anu Angarai began her career at Optimal Blue in 2007 as a junior developer, rising to lead the technical development of the company’s flagship product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) solution. Having dedicated the last 17 years to mastering her craft, Angarai has been critical to the Optimal Blue PPE’s evolution into the most advanced and most used PPE technology in the mortgage industry. What’s more, Angarai’s open and unassuming leadership style inspires and uplifts her team, supporting their professional agency and goals.

As a leader, Angarai exemplifies leadership and excellence through her commitment to transparent communication and continuous learning. She ensures her team is well-informed, involved in decision-making, and equipped with the latest technologies through ongoing certifications and training. Her collaborative approach, working closely with the product management team, fosters consensus and leverages individual strengths to achieve collective goals. This has resulted in long-term team loyalty, with members staying for over a decade and interns rising to managerial positions.

Angarai’s emphasis on customer-centric development ensures that Optimal Blue’s products deliver real value. She constantly reminds her team that their work’s ultimate purpose is to benefit customers, fostering a culture of strong contributions and enhanced value for clients and business partners.

Name:

Anu Angarai

Title:

Technology Director of Engineering

Company Name:

Optimal Blue