Damu Karavati
About Damu Karavati
Damu Karavati is a Director of Systems Engineering with extensive experience in integrating and automating business processes, particularly in finance, procurement, and sales. He has held leadership roles at several companies, including Momentive, JUUL Labs, VMware, and currently Fivetran.
Current Role at Fivetran
Damu Karavati serves as the Director of Systems Engineering at Fivetran, a position he has held since 2024. He works in a hybrid capacity from Oakland, California. In this role, he focuses on integrating and automating business processes and systems, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Previous Experience at VMware
Prior to joining Fivetran, Damu Karavati worked at VMware as the Director of IT - Product Management for Finance and Procurement from 2020 to 2024. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing product management initiatives within the finance and procurement sectors, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Experience at JUUL Labs
Damu Karavati held the position of Director of Enterprise Applications at JUUL Labs for one year, from 2019 to 2020. His role involved managing enterprise applications, focusing on enhancing business processes and systems within the organization.
Career at Momentive
From 2009 to 2019, Damu Karavati worked at Momentive as a Senior Manager of Business Systems in the Columbus, Ohio area. Over the span of ten years, he gained significant experience in integrating business processes, particularly in finance, procurement, and sales.
Education and Expertise
Damu Karavati holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The Ohio State University, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Master of Science in Engineering from Wright State University between 1999 and 2001. His undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics, was obtained from Sri Venkateswara University from 1995 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in information technology and business process improvement.