Kiran Nallan Chakravarthula
About Kiran Nallan Chakravarthula
Kiran Nallan Chakravarthula is a Retail Domain Specialist at Thoughtworks, where he has worked since 2020. With a background in supply chain management and digital transformation, he has held various roles in notable companies including Flipkart and Cognizant.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Kiran Nallan Chakravarthula has been serving as a Retail Domain Specialist at ThoughtWorks since 2020. In this role, he provides internal consulting to enhance business development and delivery teams with industry insights. He specializes in advising retail clients globally on digital transformation and product evolution strategies. His expertise includes Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, which he applies to improve processes and efficiency. Additionally, he utilizes value stream mapping to optimize supply chain processes, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Flipkart
Prior to his current position, Kiran worked at Flipkart India Private Limited as a Senior Engagement Manager from 2014 to 2016. During his two-year tenure in Bengaluru, he was involved in various initiatives that supported the company's operational goals. His experience at Flipkart provided him with insights into the retail sector, which he later applied in his role at ThoughtWorks.
Career at Cognizant
Kiran served as a Senior Managing Consultant (Associate Director) at Cognizant for 11 months from 2019 to 2020. His role involved providing strategic consulting services, where he leveraged his expertise to guide clients in various sectors. This experience further solidified his capabilities in consulting and client engagement.
Educational Background
Kiran holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning from the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, which he completed from 2018 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University between 2001 and 2005. Additionally, he studied Supply Chain Management and Finance at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, where he achieved a PGDBM from 2005 to 2007.
Expertise in Supply Chain Management
Kiran has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held multiple positions at Asian Paints from 2007 to 2011. His roles involved supply chain planning and manufacturing, allowing him to develop a strong foundation in operational processes. He specializes in advising on the functional architecture of solutions for retail clients, drawing on his comprehensive knowledge of supply chain dynamics.