Ram Vasu
About Ram Vasu
Ram Vasu is a Senior Manager of Enterprise Systems Engineering at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in IT and systems engineering, having held various managerial roles at companies such as NAVTEQ, Fresenius Medical Care, and The Clorox Company.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Currently, Ram Vasu serves as the Senior Manager of Enterprise Systems Engineering at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for developing long-term strategies for architecture and engineering design of enterprise services, focusing on hyper-converged infrastructure and cloud services technologies. He also maintains an effective labor sourcing strategy, including off-shoring, for his team. Additionally, he acts as the main escalation point for unresolved issues within the Enterprise Systems Engineering team, ensuring that challenges are addressed efficiently. His role involves building and maintaining strong senior-level relationships with external partners to maximize the value of contracted services.
Previous Experience in System Engineering and IT Management
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Ram Vasu held several significant positions in the IT and systems engineering sectors. He worked at NAVTEQ/NOKIA as a Manager in System Engineering, Cloud Computing Operations, and Delivery for eight months in 2012. Prior to that, he spent four years at Fresenius Medical Care as a Technical Director in IT and four years as a Senior Manager of UNIX Technologies. His experience also includes a role as Director of Systems and Technical Services at SunGard Financial Systems (FIS) from 2012 to 2016. His extensive background in technology management spans over three decades, beginning with his role as a Customer Engineer at HCL Hewlett Packard from 1988 to 1991.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Ram Vasu has a strong educational foundation in business and engineering. He earned an MBA in International Business from Henley Business School, where he studied from 2012 to 2019. Additionally, he holds a College Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Nanjappa Institute of Technology, which he completed from 1984 to 1987. This combination of business and technical education supports his roles in enterprise systems engineering and IT management.
Leadership and Change Management
In his current role at Advance Auto Parts, Ram Vasu is responsible for championing and driving organizational and technological change to enhance customer service capabilities. His leadership approach emphasizes the importance of adapting to new technologies and processes to improve operational efficiency. By fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within his team, he aims to align technological advancements with the company's strategic goals.