Raghavan Kumar — VP of Engineering
With over 17 years of dedicated experience in engineering and leadership, I drive transformative solutions at scale with an innovation mindset . I specialize in crafting high-performing teams from inception to excellence, with a focus on delivering unparalleled engineering solutions. Currently, I am spearheading various initiatives at Walmart, handling end-to-end inventory management systems. My role encompasses orchestrating multifaceted engineering solutions at scale, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to predict and optimize E2E Inventory management. I had lead the development of essential tools for seamless partner onboarding, support, and dynamic marketing solutions. My expertise lies in architecting ground-up engineering products tailored to tackle the complexities of E2E inventory management. I am adept at implementing bespoke SaaS solutions to meet the diverse needs of global sellers and suppliers on the Walmart marketplace. Furthermore, I excel in building ML/AI models that drive efficiency and precision in inventory optimization. As a seasoned leader, I have a proven track record of managing globally distributed teams in high-pressure environments. I thrive on steering high-performance teams to success, navigating through complex engineering systems that handle billions of records daily. As the global technology owner for E2E partner experience, I drove strategic roadmaps and foster cross-functional collaborations to deliver impactful solutions. I lead and mentored new managers with a team size of more than 60, I am deeply committed to hiring and cultivating top talent, ensuring technical excellence in all deliverables. My leadership philosophy is rooted in continuous learning and growth, epitomized by my unwavering "Learning Attitude - Always." Specializing in a wide spectrum of technologies, from cutting-edge AI and ML to legacy systems such as Mainframes and Cobol, I bring a holistic understanding to every project I undertake. My proficiency spans across platforms including Java, Salesforce, GCP, Kafka, Cassandra, CosmosDB, Elastic Search, Azure, AWS, Mainframes and beyond. Let's connect and explore opportunities to drive innovation and impact together.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Cloud Computing expert with a strong focus on AI-driven solutions.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 19 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence (ai)
- Leadership
- Salesforce.com Development
- Ibm Mainframe
Career Highlights
- 17 years of engineering and leadership experience.
- Expert in AI and ML-driven inventory management solutions.
- Proven track record in building high-performing teams.
Work Experience
Walmart Global Tech India
Senior Engineering Manager II (4 yrs 9 mos)
Walmart Labs
Engineering Manager (3 yrs 3 mos)
Time Inc. India
Technical Manager/Solutions Architect (2 yrs 4 mos)
Senior Technical Team Lead (10 mos)
Tata Consultancy Services
Assistant Consultant (2 yrs 5 mos)
IT Analyst (1 yr)
Assistant System Engineer (3 yrs 4 mos)
Assistant System Engineer (1 yr 2 mos)
Education
Chief Technology Officer Programme at Indian School of Business
Cybersecurity Champion Program at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Bachelor's degree at Railway High School
at Railway High School