Sarat C Nallapati

Lead the Data & Analytics (D&A) practice with full P&L accountability, driving strategic growth, profitability, and operational excellence across global delivery centers. Act as Solution Architect and Presales Leader, owning proposals, effort estimation, and solution design that consistently convert prospects into long-term engagements. Define and execute the strategic vision and roadmap for D&A, spanning enterprise data warehouses, cloud data platforms, GenAI, AI/ML, Co-Pilot, Data Lakehouses, DataBricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, ETL pipelines, and advanced data visualization solutions. Oversee global delivery and managed support across India, Middle East, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, North America, and Europe. Recruit, develop, and mentor high-performing teams of architects, engineers, and consultants, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Establish and enforce data standards, governance, and best practices, ensuring consistency, compliance, and sustainable operations. Collaborate closely with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and clients to translate business needs into data-driven strategies that deliver measurable ROI. Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, securing strategic clients, and expanding relationships with existing accounts. Ensure the practice remains at the forefront of industry innovation by adopting emerging trends in cloud, AI/ML & modern data engineering. Oversee the design & delivery of high-quality solutions, ensuring they address both technical requirements & critical business challenges. Manage the practice’s budget, resource allocation & profitability, optimizing utilization while maintaining delivery excellence. Streamline operations to maximize efficiency, reduce delivery risks & enhance client satisfaction across regions. Champion cross-functional collaboration, integrating D&A capabilities with other org units for holistic enterprise transformation.

Served as an Industry Member on the Board of Studies for the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (Data Function) at a UGC-recognized Autonomous Institution in Hyderabad. Provided strategic industry perspective and guidance to help shape curriculum design, aligning academic programs with the evolving needs of the data, analytics, and digital transformation ecosystem. Contributed to bridging the gap between industry and academia by sharing insights on emerging technologies, real-world applications, and future skills in Data Engineering, AI/ML, Cloud, and Analytics. Delivered guest lectures and knowledge-sharing sessions to faculty and students, inspiring future professionals with practical frameworks and industry best practices. Played a key role in enhancing the academic–industry collaboration model, ensuring graduates are prepared for the global digital economy.

Spearheaded the Data Engineering practice, leading architecture, strategy, and delivery while managing high-performing engineering teams. Partnered with potential clients to understand business needs and positioned tailored data and analytics solutions to drive measurable value. Oversaw budget management and resource optimization, ensuring cost-effective execution across initiatives. Directed engagements primarily within the Manufacturing and Supply Chain domain, contributing to enterprise-wide digital transformation as part of the Enterprise Data Office (Data Engineering Practice).

Headed the Global Data Centre of Excellence (CoE) as part of the India Delivery Centre, shaping vision, governance, and delivery excellence. Defined and executed the expansion roadmap and technology strategy to strengthen the Data CoE’s global footprint. Provided thought leadership on enterprise-scale Data & Cloud initiatives, enabling modernization and transformation across industries. Partnered with global stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure, and future-ready data solutions. Concluded the tenure after a short stint, taking a brief sabbatical due to parental health priorities, before transitioning to new opportunities.

Completed EV Master Class conducted by T-Hub, Hyderabad, focused on the evolving electric vehicle ecosystem. Gained insights into EV technologies, battery management systems, charging infrastructure, and supply chain challenges. Understood market trends, policies, and investment opportunities shaping the future of the EV industry. Engaged in discussions with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and innovators driving sustainable mobility. Developed a deeper perspective on EV adoption, commercialization strategies, and ecosystem collaboration. Strengthened knowledge of emerging technologies and innovation models in the clean mobility space.

Served as a senior site leader at the India Global Delivery Centre, managing a 50+ member team of FTEs and consultants across India, Europe, and North America. Architected and established a multi-million-dollar enterprise-grade data platform, enabling 35+ business units with scalable and secure data capabilities (with Hands-on project contributions). Provided thought leadership and hands-on guidance in building next-generation data platforms, covering data ingestion, streaming, ETL pipelines, storage, metadata, lineage, and advanced consumption layers. Migrated OBIEE to an AWS serverless data lake, driving $5M+ in cost savings while extending cloud scalability and advanced analytics capabilities. Designed and delivered Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) solutions to support Customer 360, Product 360, Financial, Sales & Order Analytics, improving business outcomes and customer experience through ML, deep learning, and data virtualization. Directed enterprise solution architecture, vendor evaluations, contracts (MSA, MPSA, NDA), and project P&L at multi-million-dollar scale. Partnered with business leaders, product owners, and engineering teams to align data technology strategy with organizational goals, enabling a shift towards cloud-native, data-driven application development. Oversaw diverse technology stacks including AWS, Denodo, Power BI, MSBI, Oracle BI, Informatica, Pentaho, Mulesoft, DevOps, Metadata Management, and Chatbots. Drove cloud cost optimization, KPI reporting, SLA adherence, program estimations, and high-quality delivery with measurable business impact. Mentored and coached BI/Data Engineering teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Served as part of the leadership team in the IC3 cluster, driving delivery excellence across Big Data, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence (BI), and Analytics initiatives. Partnered with Pre-Sales and Sales teams to support proposals, solutioning, and business growth opportunities. Led stakeholder management and project delivery across diverse geographies (US, EMEA, and APAC), ensuring alignment with business objectives and client expectations. Directed a 60+ member cross-functional team of Solution Architects, Associate Managers, and Senior Developers distributed globally. Oversaw end-to-end program execution in BI, Big Data, and Analytics domains, ensuring high-quality outcomes and measurable business value. Played a key role in client engagement, leadership initiatives, and capability building, strengthening the practice’s delivery footprint.

Directed cross-location teams comprising Senior System Analysts, Technical Leaders, and Solution Architects, delivering high-value BI solutions across global geographies. Managed various vendors on various projects. Partnered with PMO teams to manage end-to-end project execution, from planning through live implementations, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery. Progressed from Senior Systems Analyst → Technical Leader → Architect → IT Manager, consistently demonstrating strong performance and leadership. Successfully delivered 40+ mission-critical BI projects across industries, with measurable business impact and client satisfaction. Collaborated with global stakeholders, traveling across multiple geographies to lead project phases, client workshops, and solution rollouts. Recognized with multiple awards and accolades including Annual Excellence Award, Quarterly Awards, and several Project Rollout Awards. Represented the organization at industry-leading conferences such as OAIUG and Gartner, contributing thought leadership and staying ahead of BI trends. Core Expertise Business Intelligence & Data Analytics: Siebel Analytics (7.5 – 7.8), OBIEE (10g/11g/12c), Oracle BI Publisher ETL & Data Integration: Informatica (8x, 9x), advanced repository modeling, troubleshooting, and optimization Leadership & Strategy: Project Management, Resource & Vendor Management, Security & Server Architecture, Consulting & Training (BI & ETL, Surf BI / Mobile BI) Delivered consulting services to Regal Beloit across US, China, Thailand, Europe, and India operations, driving enterprise-wide BI transformation.

Specialized in Big Data and Data Science, with a curriculum certified by the Language Technologies Institute (LTI), Carnegie Mellon University. Gained in-depth knowledge of machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics. Acquired strong expertise in data engineering concepts, including distributed computing, data pipelines, and large-scale data processing. Hands-on experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and related ecosystems. Applied data science techniques to solve real-world business problems across domains. Developed proficiency in data wrangling, feature engineering, and model evaluation for advanced analytics use cases. Strengthened skills in Python, SQL, and visualization tools, enabling data-driven decision-making. Collaborated with peers and mentors on capstone projects, demonstrating end-to-end problem-solving from data preparation to insights.

Served as offshore delivery lead for the GE Corporate HR Dashboard Project, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction. Led end-to-end delivery including requirement gathering, design, development, and deployment of HR dashboards. Managed RFPs and RFQs, contributing to solution proposals and business growth opportunities. Coordinated with onshore stakeholders and offshore teams to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes. Provided training, coaching, and mentoring to team members, enhancing capability and performance. Acted as a single point of contact for project updates, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication. Implemented best practices in BI and dashboard development, improving reporting efficiency and user experience. Recognized for taking on leadership responsibilities beyond role scope, demonstrating initiative and ownership.

Stood in the Top 2% in the college

Secure State Rank-251 in the LAWCET