Naveen Narra — CTO
Naveen Narra is a seasoned technology executive with more than two decades of global leadership experience driving enterprise-wide digital transformation through software engineering, data, and artificial intelligence. He specializes in architecting intelligent, secure, and high-performing technology platforms that accelerate business growth and innovation at scale. Throughout his career at Microsoft, TE Connectivity, Duke Energy, and Brane Enterprises, Naveen has led large-scale engineering and transformation initiatives that integrate software craftsmanship with data-driven intelligence. He is widely recognized for his ability to bridge strategic business objectives with technical execution, consistently delivering measurable impact in productivity, operational excellence, and customer experience. Naveen’s areas of expertise include enterprise software architecture, platform modernization, master data management (MDM), data governance, analytics enablement, AI/ML and Generative AI innovation. He has architected and deployed scalable platforms that enhance data quality, automate mission-critical workflows, and enable next-generation digital solutions — including advanced LLMs, agentic AI, and GenAI-powered applications. A strong advocate of engineering excellence, Naveen embeds modern DevOps, CI/CD, and agile practices to improve reliability, velocity, and quality across distributed global teams. His leadership philosophy emphasizes empowering talent, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and cultivating a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Combining strategic foresight with deep technical expertise, Naveen defines enterprise technology strategies, designs modernization roadmaps, and leads transformation programs that drive tangible business value. He is passionate about advancing the convergence of software engineering and AI, enabling organizations to evolve from data-rich to truly intelligent enterprises.
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Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 27 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence (ai)
- Data Engineering
- Data Governance
- Product Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Data Management
- Enterprise Architecture
- Data Analytics
- Predictive Analytics
- Business Intelligence (bi)
Career Highlights
- Over 20 years of experience in technology leadership.
- Expert in AI and data-driven digital transformation.
- Proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale solutions.
Work Experience
Microsoft
Head of Software Engineering Data & AI (4 yrs 5 mos)
Brane Enterprises Pvt Ltd
Head - Intelligent AI & Data Platform (4 yrs)
TE Connectivity / Tyco Electronics
Global Director- BI Analytics Apps , ML Data Governance & Architecture (5 yrs)
Duke Energy Corporation
Head of Smartgrid Data Analytics & Enterprise Architecture (4 yrs)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
Enterprise Architect (4 yrs)
AT&T
Data Architect (5 yrs)
Merck & Co.
Programming Analyst (1 yr)
Education
MBA at Pfeiffer University
Bachelors in Engineering at University of Madras