Raja Poranki
About Raja Poranki
Raja Poranki is a Director and Principal Architect with over 20 years of experience in SAP, infrastructure, and database solutions. He currently works at Patterson Companies, Inc., emphasizing business agility and stakeholder responsiveness through targeted IT solutions.
Work at Patterson Companies
Raja Poranki has served as the Director/Principal Architect at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2014. In this role, he focuses on aligning technology strategies with business objectives to enhance operational efficiency. He emphasizes business agility and responsiveness to stakeholder needs through targeted IT solution delivery. His leadership involves instilling a sense of ownership and accountability within technical teams, fostering an environment where creative and cost-effective solutions are encouraged.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to his current position, Raja Poranki worked at Thomson Reuters for a total of seven years, from 2001 to 2008, and then again from 2008 to 2014. Initially, he served as the SAP Infrastructure Team Lead and Senior SAP Basis Administrator. Later, he took on the role of Director/Head of IT Infrastructure, Database & Operations - Global MIS. His tenure at Thomson Reuters contributed to his extensive knowledge in SAP and IT infrastructure.
Career Background in SAP and IT Infrastructure
Raja Poranki has over 20 years of experience in infrastructure, database, and SAP solution delivery. His career includes significant roles at Hitachi Data Systems as an SAP Database Solutions Architect and at Hewlett-Packard as an SAP Consultant, Database Administrator, and Systems Engineer. These positions have equipped him with a deep understanding of how SAP, infrastructure, and database management impact business operations.
Education and Expertise
Raja Poranki studied at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, where he earned a Master of Management Studies from 1991 to 1996. He also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Physics from the same institution. His educational background complements his professional expertise, which includes certifications in SAP, HANA, DB2, Oracle Exadata, TOGAF, and ITIL.
Leadership and Team Development
Raja Poranki is adept at building and mentoring technical teams, promoting a culture of unity among diverse, global backgrounds. He aligns strategic technology roadmaps with tactical execution plans, driving business value through effective leadership. His approach encourages team members to take ownership of their work and propose innovative solutions to challenges.