Venu Chakilam
About Venu Chakilam
Venu Chakilam serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Command Alkon, where he has worked in various roles since 2002. He holds advanced degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration and has a track record of successfully leading engineering teams and strategic initiatives.
Current Role at Command Alkon
Venu Chakilam serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Command Alkon, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for strategic budgeting decisions that align the Engineering teams with the organization's objectives. He oversees all Foundation software offerings for the Readymix and Bulk Materials businesses, managing teams across multiple locations.
Previous Experience at Command Alkon
Chakilam has held several positions at Command Alkon prior to his current role. He worked as a Core Team Lead from 2003 to 2009, a Product Delivery Infrastructure Manager from 2009 to 2012, a Software Development Manager from 2013 to 2016, and as Director of Product Development from 2016 to 2023. Throughout his tenure, he successfully navigated the Engineering team to a hybrid model, integrating full-time employees with outsourced contractors.
Education and Qualifications
Venu Chakilam has an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Instrumentation from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, from 1994 to 1999. He then obtained a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 2000 to 2002, followed by a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management from Emory University - Goizueta Business School from 2015 to 2017.
Professional Background
Before joining Command Alkon, Chakilam worked at IBM Global Services as a Software Engineer from 1999 to 2000. He also served as a Research Assistant at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 2000 to 2002. His diverse experience in software engineering and product development has contributed to his leadership roles in the engineering sector.
Contributions and Recognition
Venu Chakilam is an active member of Command Alkon's Senior Leadership Council since September 2022, where he contributes to high-level strategic decisions. He has published papers in international conferences and reputed journals, showcasing his expertise in the field. Additionally, he is a recipient of the President’s Club Award at Command Alkon, which recognizes outstanding contributions within the company.