Vikram Palicherla
About Vikram Palicherla
Vikram Palicherla serves as the Senior Vice President of Software & Data Engineering at Condé Nast, where he leads a global team to deliver innovative platform solutions. With over 27 years of experience in the information technology sector, he has held various leadership roles at companies such as Pearson and Prudential Financial.
Current Role at Condé Nast
Vikram Palicherla serves as the Senior Vice President of Software & Data Engineering at Condé Nast, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a global team of engineers, focusing on delivering innovative and scalable platform solutions for leading media brands. His leadership emphasizes the importance of high-quality product development and the integration of technology to meet the evolving needs of customers and partners.
Previous Experience at Pearson
Prior to his current role, Vikram Palicherla held multiple positions at Pearson. He served as the Director of Software Engineering, Core Content Programs from 2017 to 2020, and briefly as Senior Director of Software Engineering in 2020. Additionally, he was the Director of Product & Platform Engineering for Pearson International from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Pearson spanned various aspects of software engineering, contributing to the company's technological advancements.
Career Background in Information Technology
Vikram Palicherla has over 27 years of experience in the information technology industry. His career includes significant roles at Prudential Financial, where he worked as Director of Systems Development, Content Engineering from 2001 to 2017. He also held a managerial position at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young from 1995 to 2001 and worked as a consultant at Syntel from 1994 to 1995. His diverse background has equipped him with expertise in driving business transformation and growth through technology.
Education and Technical Expertise
Vikram Palicherla holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. He furthered his education at the University of Maryland, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1992 to 1994. His academic background complements his technical expertise in agile methodologies, software project management, and cloud applications.
Leadership and Culture at Condé Nast
In his leadership role at Condé Nast, Vikram Palicherla is passionate about fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity within the engineering organization. He empowers engineers to deliver high-quality products and services, ensuring that the team remains aligned with the company's strategic goals and the dynamic media landscape.