Suresh Venkatramani
About Suresh Venkatramani
Suresh Venkatramani is a Senior Engineering Manager specializing in Machine Learning and Product Engineering at Sift, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in stream processing, analytics strategy, and AI-driven fraud prevention, having held various engineering and leadership roles across multiple companies.
Current Role at Sift
Suresh Venkatramani serves as the Senior Engineering Manager for Machine Learning within the Product Engineering department at Sift. He has been in this role since 2021 and operates from the San Francisco Bay Area in a remote capacity. In his position, he oversees the strategic guidance and development of AI-driven fraud prevention products, focusing on issues such as Account Takeover (ATO), Bot Detection, Fake Account Creation, and Content Fraud. His responsibilities include collaborating with product, go-to-market, and business executives to align product development strategies with the company's vision.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Suresh Venkatramani held various positions that contributed to his expertise in machine learning and analytics. He worked as an Engineering Manager at Macy's from 2019 to 2021, specializing in Machine Learning for Recommendation Systems and Personalization. His earlier roles include Senior Consultant at Genpact, Vice President of Business Intelligence at PIMCO, and Senior Team Lead at Siemens Technology India. He began his career as a Systems Executive at Maars Software International Ltd. and worked as a Consultant at Rapidigm - Fujitsu Consulting India Limited.
Education and Expertise
Suresh Venkatramani holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy, where he studied Computer Programming. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from St. Joseph's College, focusing on Business and Commerce. Furthering his education, he completed a postgraduate program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Business Applications at The University of Texas at Austin. His expertise encompasses stream processing and analytics strategy, essential for managing large-scale data in machine learning applications.
Leadership and Team Management
Suresh Venkatramani has demonstrated leadership in managing global engineering teams composed of software engineers, data scientists, and machine learning experts. His experience includes influencing key decision-making processes and ensuring the successful delivery of multiple products. He partners with various stakeholders to create product development strategies that align with the overarching goals of the organization. His domain knowledge in CRM and Marketing Analytics supports the development of personalized and monetized AI solutions.