Venky Venkates Ravirala
About Venky Venkates Ravirala
Venky Venkates Ravirala serves as the Head of IT Engineering and Architecture at Envera Health, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in technology leadership roles across various companies, including Capital One and Metlife, and holds advanced degrees in Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
Current Role at Envera Health
Venky Venkates Ravirala serves as the Head of IT Engineering and Architecture at Envera Health. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the organization's technology strategy and operations. In addition to his role in IT Engineering, he is also the Vice President overseeing Technology, IT Operations, and Information Security. His responsibilities include leading teams in the development and implementation of technology solutions that support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Metlife
Ravirala worked at Metlife in various capacities from 2014 to 2016. He served as Director of Enterprise Application Development, focusing on architecture, integration, and API strategy. Prior to this role, he was a Leader in Enterprise Application Development for one year. His tenure at Metlife allowed him to gain extensive experience in application development and strategic technology initiatives.
Career at Capital One
At Capital One, Ravirala held multiple positions between 1999 and 2015. He began as a Senior Development Manager, later advancing to Delivery and Technology Leader, and finally serving as an Enterprise Architect. His work involved overseeing technology delivery, solutions strategy, and governance, contributing to the company’s success in the finance and banking sector.
Educational Background
Ravirala holds a Master of Technology in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from P.G. College of Law, Basheerbagh. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in technology and engineering.
Specializations and Skills
Ravirala specializes in data warehouse solutions, including ETL, data modeling, and data migration. He possesses skills in IT project and product delivery using SDLC, Agile methodologies, and SAFE frameworks. Additionally, he has experience in business and systems analysis, focusing on requirements gathering and use case modeling. His expertise extends to SOA technology transformation and re-engineering of solutions.