Durga Prasad Vanamala
About Durga Prasad Vanamala
Durga Prasad Vanamala serves as the Senior Director of Information Technology at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in IT leadership, having previously held significant roles at Best Buy and imation corp, where he managed large teams and complex ERP solutions.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Durga Prasad Vanamala serves as the Senior Director of Information Technology at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing IT strategies and initiatives that support the company's operations in Raleigh, North Carolina. His leadership focuses on enhancing technology solutions to improve efficiency and drive business growth.
Previous Experience at Best Buy
Durga Prasad Vanamala has extensive experience at Best Buy, where he held multiple positions from 2012 to 2019. His roles included Senior Manager of IT Solutions Architect, Associate Director/Senior Architect of Services, and Associate Director/Oracle E Business Suite Product Owner. During his tenure, he managed complex ERP solutions and directed a team of over 80 members, contributing to significant IT projects and governance across enterprise applications.
Career at Imation Corp
Vanamala worked at Imation Corp from 1999 to 2012, where he progressed from Oracle Apps Developer to Senior Solutions Architect. Over six years, he developed expertise in Oracle applications and solutions architecture, playing a key role in various IT initiatives that supported the company's technological advancements.
Educational Background
Durga Prasad Vanamala holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee State University, which he completed from 1996 to 1998. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University, studying from 1992 to 1996. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his career in information technology.
Leadership and Achievements
Throughout his career, Vanamala has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities, managing significant IT operations and projects. He directed a supply chain spend of $4 billion and oversaw HR operations for 150,000 employees. His proven track record includes reducing support costs through technology-intensive solutions and managing a database of 20 TB with over 800 integrations and 2000 custom objects.