Venkat Paruchuri
About Venkat Paruchuri
Venkat Paruchuri serves as the Global Chief Information Officer at Oregon Tool since 2021, bringing extensive experience in IT and digital transformation from previous roles at Lennox International and Dr Pepper Snapple Group.
Work at Oregon Tool
Venkat Paruchuri has served as the Global Chief Information Officer at Oregon Tool since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information technology strategy and implementation. His leadership focuses on aligning IT initiatives with business goals to enhance operational efficiency. Based in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, he has contributed to the company's digital transformation efforts and innovation strategies.
Previous Experience at Lennox International
Before joining Oregon Tool, Venkat Paruchuri worked at Lennox International as Vice President of Applications, Analytics & Architecture from 2016 to 2021. In this position, he led various IT initiatives, focusing on applications and analytics to improve business processes. His tenure at Lennox International spanned five years, during which he played a significant role in enhancing the company's technological capabilities.
Career at Dr Pepper Snapple Group
Venkat Paruchuri held the position of Director of Supply Chain IT & eCommerce at Dr Pepper Snapple Group from 2008 to 2016. His responsibilities included managing IT systems related to supply chain operations and eCommerce platforms. Over the course of eight years, he contributed to optimizing supply chain processes through technology integration.
Education and Expertise
Venkat Paruchuri earned a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Texas Tech University, where he studied from 1991 to 1993. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from Andhra University, completed from 1986 to 1990. His educational background supports his expertise in digital transformation, omni-channel commerce, and data science, as well as business process re-engineering and ERP systems implementation.
Advisory Role and Specializations
In addition to his executive roles, Venkat Paruchuri advises boards on strategic IT and digital initiatives. He specializes in integrating advanced technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), and chatbots into business processes. His strong background in supply chain systems and planning further enhances his ability to drive innovation and efficiency in organizations.