Ravi Sankar Vinnakota
About Ravi Sankar Vinnakota
Ravi Sankar Vinnakota serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Velocity Clinical Research, Inc., bringing extensive experience from previous roles at PAREXEL and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. He holds a postgraduate certificate in Big Data Analytics and Optimization and has a strong background in cloud technologies and artificial intelligence.
Current Role at Velocity Clinical Research
Ravi Sankar Vinnakota serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Velocity Clinical Research, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he leads engineering initiatives and oversees the development of innovative solutions within the organization. His leadership is focused on enhancing operational efficiency and driving technological advancements in clinical research.
Previous Experience at PAREXEL
Ravi held multiple positions at PAREXEL, starting as a Manager from 2016 to 2018, followed by a role as Associate Director of Software Engineering from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure in the Hyderabad Area, India, he contributed to software engineering projects and managed teams, enhancing his skills in the clinical research domain.
Professional Background in Technology
Ravi has a diverse background in technology, having worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a Software Engineer from 2004 to 2006, and at ADP as a Manager from 2008 to 2016. He also gained experience as a Test Analyst at Infosys from 2006 to 2008. His career spans various roles that have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of software development and engineering management.
Educational Qualifications
Ravi holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, completed in 2002. He furthered his education with a General Management program at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Big Data Analytics and Optimization from the International School of Engineering (INSOFE) in 2019, focusing on Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning.
Expertise and Skills
Ravi possesses extensive expertise in cloud technologies, specifically AWS and Azure. He has a strong foundation in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning. His technology-agnostic experience allows him to adapt to various product development environments. He actively engages in continuous learning, demonstrating a commitment to staying current with technological advancements. Additionally, he serves as a trainer and mentor, contributing to the professional development of others in the field.