Welcome to another awesome edition of Meet the Reputation.com Team! Last time out, we met former journalist and world traveler Adam Tanguay, who heads up MyEdge efforts for Reputation.com. Today, we say hello to Veena Padmanabhan, who keeps busy in the all-important role of Financial Planning and Analytics Manager.

Say hi to Veena below.

Who are you and what do you do?

My good name is Veena Padmanabhan. I work as the Financial Planning and Analytics Manager. I take care of payroll, ad hoc reporting, accounts payable and the list goes on, as I enjoy having my hands in a lot of jars.

What did you do prior to joining Reputation.com?

I went to school in California and New York City. From the time I arrived in the Big Apple to now, I have worked in a number of different finance roles from investment banking to financial consulting in Europe.

What attracted you to Reputation.com?

I had never heard of reputation management until I read about Reputation.com. As I did my research about the industry and the company, I came to this conclusion: the bottom line at Reputation.com is to help individuals recapture their online reputation and give them power over their life online. I wanted to be a part of team that strived toward this goal of helping people.

Why do you think it’s important for people to manage their reputations online?

Individuals, young and old should take charge of their reputation. I always think to myself that face to face (in-person), you can stand up for yourself and not let someone deface you. It should be the same way in the virtual world. You should be able to defend yourself and take charge of who you are on the web, and Reputation.com helps our clients put their best feet forward online..

When you’re not helping individuals control and protect their good names online, what do you like to do in your spare time?

I volunteer, hike, garden and travel. I enjoy reading and spending time with my friends and family.

What’s your all-time favorite website?

SteepandCheap.com, I love the outdoors and getting gear for cheap!