Venkat Vagulabaranan
About Venkat Vagulabaranan
Venkat Vagulabaranan is a Delivery Principal at Thoughtworks, with extensive experience in project management and leadership roles across various technology firms. He has a background in executing complex programs in healthcare and has contributed to significant business expansions and digital transformations.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Venkat Vagulabaranan serves as a Delivery Principal at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2021. He operates out of Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project delivery and ensuring that client needs are met effectively. His experience in managing complex projects contributes to the success of the teams he leads.
Previous Experience at Wipro Technologies
Venkat Vagulabaranan has extensive experience at Wipro Technologies, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Project Manager from 2004 to 2006 and again briefly in 2007. He progressed to Senior Project Manager from 2009 to 2015 and served as Senior Manager from 2013 to 2015. His responsibilities included managing project timelines, budgets, and team performance.
Experience at emids
At emids, Venkat Vagulabaranan held several key positions. He served as Vice President for eight months in 2021, where he executed a complex interoperability program for a not-for-profit health plan in the US. He also worked as Associate Vice President from 2015 to 2021, during which he played a significant role in the company's expansion into the UK and facilitated New Mountain Capital's investment into emids.
Educational Background
Venkat Vagulabaranan completed his Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at Bharathidasan University from 1996 to 1999, focusing on Electronics and Computers. He also attended Maharishi Vidya Mandir from 1984 to 1989 and Shrine Vailankanni Sr Sec School. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and project management.
Leadership and Team Growth
Venkat Vagulabaranan has demonstrated leadership capabilities by growing a team from zero to over 125 members within three years at a product technology firm focused on clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies. He also conceptualized and delivered an innovative training program aimed at enhancing delivery and sales leadership skills in creativity, strategic acumen, and design thinking.