Suresh Voona
About Suresh Voona
Suresh Voona serves as Principal of Data Engineering, Innovation, and DevOps at Apollo Global Management Inc., where he has worked since 2008. He has extensive experience in data technologies, having led significant projects that emphasize cost savings and the implementation of open-source solutions.
Work at Apollo Global Management Inc.
Suresh Voona has been with Apollo Global Management Inc. since 2008, initially serving as Director of Data Technologies. In 2020, he was promoted to Principal of Data Engineering, Innovation, and DevOps. In his current role, he has developed the database technologies platform for Apollo from the ground up, employing a cost-optimized delivery model that includes both onsite and offshore resources. He has also implemented a strategy for data governance using the Collibra platform, which aims to ensure high data quality and foster a 'Data as a Service' culture within the organization.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Apollo, Suresh Voona held several positions in the technology sector. He worked at Marsh and McLennan as Assistant Vice President and PeopleSoft Systems Owner from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Database Administrator at Liz Claiborne from 2002 to 2006. His early career included roles as a Senior Database Administrator at Indus Consultancy Services from 1999 to 2002 and as a Systems Analyst at the US Army Corps of Engineers from 1998 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Suresh Voona holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from Andhra University. He furthered his education with a Master of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from BIT Mesra. His expertise includes data engineering, database technologies, and cloud migration, with a focus on implementing open-source technologies and data governance strategies.
Achievements in Data Technologies
Suresh Voona has led significant initiatives in data technologies throughout his career. He promoted the transition from high-cost database systems like Oracle and SQL Server to open-source alternatives such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB. He also oversaw the migration of approximately 80% of the data platform to Azure cloud, achieving annual cost savings of $5 million. Additionally, he implemented Oracle engineered systems that resulted in $1 million in annual savings on Oracle Database licenses.