Hemanth Vuppalapati — CEO

As an expert in Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning, I’ve spent more than 15 years in the IT industry. Today I’m a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Apple where I lead a team of talented experts who are currently driving operational efficiencies in the creation of Apple Maps. Beyond the technical aspects involved in this role, I also provide the strategic vision and leadership qualities needed to deliver successful results. Using the "Two in a Box" leadership model and transitioning to full ownership of the engineering function, I have nurtured a team that is high-performing, adaptable, and resilient. Together we have delivered map data for more than 30 countries and achieved operational efficiency gains of over 60% through groundbreaking ideas and cross-functional collaboration. In conjunction with my leadership skills, I have extensive experience working with multinational companies and global capability centers, helping them to build and develop teams in India. Having worked closely with numerous teams from countries like the UK, Sweden, and the USA, I have gained an in-depth understanding of the varied cultures and management styles involved. My career can best be defined by a continual pursuit of innovation. Benefitting from a growth mindset, I’m a strategic thinker who embraces challenges, learns from feedback, and continuously seeks development opportunities. From my early roles at NetApp and Flipkart, where I actively pursued complex projects and groundbreaking solutions, to my current position at Apple, I aim to push boundaries and deliver new solutions. My decision to enroll in the PGPMAX program at the Indian School of Business highlights my focus on lifelong learning. I hold a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from RV College of Engineering and am highly proficient in a number of programming languages including JAVA and SCALA. Aside from my passion for innovation and learning, I thrive on the positive societal impact that I am able to contribute. At Apple my work helps millions of people travel more efficiently, while at Flipkart, I contributed to a platform that brought convenience to countless shoppers. My expertise in emerging technologies coupled with my ability to quickly analyze and solve problems has seen my career—and the satisfaction I gain from its wider impact—grow in leaps and bounds.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Big Data and AI expert with strong leadership in technology-driven projects.

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Experience: 17 yrs 6 mos