Sai Yadala, Pmp
About Sai Yadala, Pmp
Sai Yadala is an IT Program Lead specializing in Infrastructure Solutions at Brambles, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in project management and procurement activities, having previously held roles at Brambles and MetricStream, and possesses advanced degrees in Information Systems and Computer Science.
Current Role as IT Program Lead
Currently, Sai Yadala serves as the IT Program Lead for Infrastructure Solutions at Brambles, a position held since 2022. In this role, he manages multiple complex cross-functional IT infrastructure programs that have significant risk and business impact. He oversees procurement activities for all infrastructure projects, establishing relationships with vendors and onboarding strategic suppliers. His responsibilities also include managing the capital expenditure of infrastructure projects globally, ensuring accurate forecasts and real-time visibility of commitments and actual spending.
Previous Experience at Brambles
Sai Yadala has a notable history with Brambles, where he worked in various capacities from 2017 to 2022. He initially served as a Portfolio Analyst for two years before transitioning to the role of IT Project Manager for three years. During his tenure, he led next-generation projects that utilized leading-edge technologies, including Track & Trace of Assets in Supply Chains and Serverless Platforms. His work contributed to the enhancement of operational efficiencies within the organization.
Academic Background
Sai Yadala holds a Master’s Degree in Information Systems from Georgia State University, where he studied from 2016 to 2017. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Vellore Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in IT and project management.
Professional Experience Prior to Brambles
Before joining Brambles, Sai Yadala worked at MetricStream as a Member of the Technical Staff from 2014 to 2016 in Bengaluru, India. Additionally, he gained experience as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Georgia State University for four months in 2016. These roles contributed to his development in technical and analytical skills relevant to his current position.
Collaboration and Leadership
In his current position, Sai Yadala partners with Senior Leadership to identify opportunities in emerging technologies such as Machine Learning, Internet of Things, and Machine Vision Systems. He collaborates with Network Subject Matter Experts and Enterprise Architects to deploy network infrastructure in automated service centers. He also conducts monthly meetings with Business Relationship Managers and regional engineering teams to review project timelines and update roadmaps.