RealBlocks, an alternative investments platform that enables global distribution capabilities for fund managers, has appointed Ashish Mittal as chief technology officer.

Mittal joins RealBlocks with more than 20 years of experience working as a fintech engineer and a leader in technology within the financial services industry. Most recently, he was at American Century Investments where he was responsible for investments management, operations and compliance technology.

Mittal will be focused on technology and product engineering for the RealBlocks alternative investment management platform. He will help oversee the design, development and engineering of the RealBlocks platform, which incorporates leading technologies like blockchain, workflow automation, and open-API integration capabilities. Mittal will work closely with Seth Stuart, chief architect and head of product, and Scott Brooks, chief operating officer.