Raghu Malapaka
About Raghu Malapaka
Raghu Malapaka serves as the Director of Enterprise Applications at Anaplan since 2021, bringing extensive experience in financial systems and application management. He has held various roles in companies such as Hulu and Tata Consultancy Services, and he holds a Master of Science in Information Technology Management from The University of Texas at Dallas.
Work at Anaplan
Raghu Malapaka has been serving as the Director of Enterprise Applications at Anaplan since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing the daily maintenance of General and Administrative (G&A) applications, including Scout, Trip Action, and Chrome River. He oversees integrations between Workday and third-party systems such as Salesforce, Floqast, and Greenhouse. Additionally, he handles internal and external SOX audits, including User Access Reviews (UARs), Change Management, and application walkthroughs. His position involves preparing quarterly and annual roadmaps, managing budgets, and preparing Annual Operating Plans (AOPs).
Previous Experience at Hulu
Before joining Anaplan, Raghu Malapaka worked at Hulu as a Senior Manager of Financial Systems from 2016 to 2021. His tenure at Hulu lasted five years and took place in Santa Monica, California. In this role, he contributed to the management and optimization of financial systems, enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Raghu Malapaka holds a Master of Science degree in Information Technology Management from The University of Texas at Dallas. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) in Thanjavur. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in enterprise applications and financial systems management.
Career Background
Raghu Malapaka has a diverse career history that includes various roles in technology and financial systems. He began his career at Tata Consultancy Services as a Business Data Warehousing Developer from 2010 to 2011 and later worked as a Business Support Analyst for five months in 2011. He also worked at Maxim Integrated as a Programmer Analyst from 2014 to 2016 and as a Business System Analyst Intern focusing on HR applications in 2013. His experiences across these roles have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of enterprise applications.
Responsibilities and Management
In his current role, Raghu Malapaka is responsible for managing banking integration issues with major banks such as Bank of America, Citi, and Wells Fargo across over 20 countries. He oversees the renewal of consulting and vendor contracts and manages the Request for Proposal (RFP) and evaluation/selection process for G&A tools. His responsibilities reflect a strong focus on operational management and strategic planning within enterprise applications.