Hareesh Edireswarapu
About Hareesh Edireswarapu
Hareesh Edireswarapu serves as the Head of Data Management at VISTRA, bringing extensive experience in data management and business transformation across various industries. He has a strong background in software development and has held multiple roles at Cognizant, focusing on life sciences, healthcare, and other sectors.
Work at Vistra
Hareesh Edireswarapu has been serving as the Head of Data Management at Vistra since 2021. In this role, he oversees data management strategies and initiatives, ensuring effective data governance and utilization within the organization. His experience in managing data across various domains contributes to Vistra's capabilities in delivering data-driven solutions.
Career at Cognizant
Hareesh Edireswarapu has an extensive career at Cognizant, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Business Transformation Manager from 2018 to 2020, focusing on real-time bus-health tracking and the TechOffice AMS Practice. Prior to that, he served as an MS Transformation Champion and as a Delivery Lead in various capacities, contributing to the implementation of next-generation solutions and AMS maturity frameworks.
Educational Background
Hareesh Edireswarapu holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University, which he completed from 2000 to 2002. He also earned a Graduate National Institute of Information Technology (GNIIT) certification from NIIT between 1995 and 1998, focusing on Computer Science. This educational foundation supports his expertise in data management and technology.
Professional Experience in Various Domains
Throughout his career, Hareesh Edireswarapu has gained delivery experience across multiple domains, including Life Sciences, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy, Utilities, and Retail. His work spans the UK and Europe, where he has applied his technical skills and knowledge to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency in these sectors.
Early Career Development
Hareesh Edireswarapu began his career as a developer specializing in VB, Oracle PL/SQL, Database, and D2K. He worked at Chennai Petroleum Corp Limited (CPCL) from 1998 to 2000 as a Programmer, where he gained foundational experience in software development and programming.