Work Experience
Engineering Leader – API Platform
Build and lead talented engineering team to introduce new capabilities to an internally developed API gateway flowing $100B business transactions
Key Achievements:
- •Implemented Gen-AI solution for auto-generating API sample code using Langchain and Ollama
- •Launched control plane to automate the management of hundreds of API Gateway proxies
- •Managed holiday peak load supporting $3B in two-day business volume
- •Designed GraphQL solution for 2000+ stores integrated with PoS systems
Vice President, Digital Services – Design & Delivery
Managed internationally dispersed team across US, UK, Canada, Sri Lanka, and India. Responsible for Enterprise Architecture supporting $100MM yearly project portfolio. Led data engineering, enterprise services, and digital asset management teams.
Key Achievements:
- •Developed enterprise data strategy and improved product attribution and quality
- •Established data governance function increasing ecommerce sales by 4% month-over-month
- •Led pricing program implementation expected to increase sales by $1B across 70+ companies
- •Developed roadmap for international markets saving £1MM in UK specialty company
- •Created architecture governance function for distributed order management
Vice President, Enterprise Chief Architect
Oversaw end-to-end architecture for $150MM project portfolio. Led development of technology accelerators including enterprise data platform, cloud architecture patterns, and eCommerce reference implementation.
Key Achievements:
- •Spearheaded ML-based medication adherence prediction avoiding $45MM startup acquisition
- •Provided Product Master Data management for $7B Medical device company acquisition
- •Consolidated ERPs across business units and migrated to GCP cloud
- •Partnered with Mediledger on blockchain solution for DCSSA regulatory compliance
- •Implemented RPA reference architecture using Automation Anywhere
Chief Technology Officer
Managed architecture solution design for $120MM portfolio with $12MM budget and 50+ staff members. Led enterprise strategic plan to consolidate application landscape and reduce operational costs.
Key Achievements:
- •Headed actuarial modernization platform design increasing data quality
- •Leveraged Azure busting capability for model development & deployment agility
- •Completed transformation business launch within budget and regulatory requirements
Core Competencies
Data & Architecture
AI & ML
Agentic AI
Platform Engineering
Featured Projects
API Platform Transformation at Target
Led engineering team as Engineering Leader to develop API gateway handling $100B+ transactions. Implemented Gen-AI for code generation and managed holiday peak loads of $3B in two days.
Enterprise Data Strategy at Sysco
Developed comprehensive data strategy and governance increasing ecommerce sales by 4% month-over-month. Led $1B pricing program across 70+ operating companies.
ML-Based Healthcare Solution
Spearheaded Machine Learning medication adherence prediction product for payers using patient claims data, avoiding $45MM startup acquisition.
About Me
Digital Transformation Leader
I am a technology executive with hands on experience in leading IT Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Data & Analytics, AI & ML, Platform Engineering, API Platform, LLMOps & Enterprise Agentic AI. My expertise lies in identifying transformational opportunities and developing frameworks that align with senior executive vision to deliver new business value.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led enterprise change management initiatives, optimized workflows, and resolved complex technical challenges while ensuring compliance with industry standards. I excel at fostering relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and suppliers to drive successful digital transformation outcomes.
My recent focus has been on leveraging emerging technologies like GenAI, advanced analytics, and cloud platforms to create scalable solutions that deliver measurable business impact. I have a proven track record of managing large-scale transformations across Fortune 500 companies in retail, healthcare, financial services, and supply chain industries.
Education
Master's Degree in Applied & Computational Mathematics
University of Michigan
Master's Degree in Computer Engineering
University of Michigan
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science & Engineering
Madurai Kamaraj University
Tamil Nadu, India
Business Impact
Delivered $1B+ revenue impact through strategic digital transformation initiatives
Team Leadership
Led internationally dispersed teams across US, UK, Canada, Sri Lanka, and India
Innovation
Pioneered GenAI implementations and blockchain solutions for regulatory compliance
Scale
Managed $100B+ transaction volumes and $150MM+ project portfolios