Sreehari Cheerla — Director of Engineering
Experienced Technical Engineering Leader | Driving Excellence in Software Development & AI-Driven Innovation With 19+ years of experience spanning Software Development, Infrastructure Engineering, and Production Operations, I specialize in leading cross-functional teams with diverse technical expertise. My passion lies in building and nurturing high-performing teams, driving AI-powered transformation, championing change, and achieving operational excellence in software delivery. Core Competencies - Software Development & Infrastructure Engineering: Expertise in Core Java, Web Services (SOAP & RESTful), Python, and Cloud Technologies. - Artificial Intelligence: Expert in leveraging AI and machine learning to deliver data-driven insights, automate processes, and enhance product capabilities. - DevOps & CI/CD: Proficient with Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, and monitoring tools like Splunk and OMC. Cloud Expertise: Experienced with AWS and Google Cloud (GCP). Specialties - AI-Driven Innovation: Applying artificial intelligence to optimize workflows, enhance decision-making, and deliver cutting-edge solutions. - Strategic Leadership: Shaping business strategies, product roadmaps, and providing technical vision for sustainable growth. - Technical Innovation: Designing and developing robust features and products to meet evolving business needs. - Data-Driven Storytelling: Effectively communicating insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including C-level executives. Strengths - Visionary leadership in setting strategies that integrate AI for transformative business impact. - Deep expertise in REST API development, infrastructure engineering, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP). - Passion for fostering a culture of innovation, leveraging AI, and driving continuous improvement in software delivery.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Software Development and AI-driven solutions within the Fintech and Cloud industries.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 19 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Software Development
- Infrastructure Engineering
Career Highlights
- 19+ years in Software Development and AI innovation.
- Expert in leading cross-functional technical teams.
- Proficient in driving AI-powered transformation.
Work Experience
Microsoft
Principal Engineering Manager (3 yrs 6 mos)
Senior Engineering Manager (4 yrs 9 mos)
Rakuten India
Senior Engineering Manager (6 mos)
Engineering Manager (1 yr 5 mos)
Oracle
Principal Member Technical Staff (1 yr 9 mos)
Intuit
Staff Software Engineer (6 mos)
Lead Software Engineer (2 yrs 4 mos)
Digital Insight
SSE (1 yr 4 mos)
NetApp
Member Technical Staff (3 yrs 8 mos)
Novell
Software Consultant (3 yrs 4 mos)
Education
MS - Software System at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
B-Tech at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Intermediate at Simhapuri
Data Science and Machine Learning at Amity University