Software Development Machine Learning

Ravi Chengalvala Troy, MI *****

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EXECUTIVE TECHNOLOGY LEADER

Turning Legacy Systems into AI-Infused, High-Performance Platforms That Maximize Efficiency and Propel Business Growth. IMPACT SNAPSHOT: 6x Revenue Growth Through Technology Innovation and Scalable Engineering — 70% Reduction in QA Cycles via Automation — Led 40+ Engineers Across U.S. and India in Architecture and Software Development Bold executive with 15+ years of leading AI-driven digital transformation, modernizing enterprise software, and managing technology investments and projects ranging from $2M to $12M. Specializes in aligning R&D with business strategy, optimizing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and accelerating go- to-market—transforming legacy systems into cloud-native, API-driven architectures and steering automation, AI/ML-powered platforms, and SaaS products that maximize profitability. Recognized industry innovator with 10 awarded and 4 pending U.S. patents, renowned for architecting mission-critical integrations and executing high-stakes initiatives that cut through complexity and ensure every investment delivers business impact. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) AI and Machine Learning Integration Enterprise Software Architecture

Microservices and Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS) FinTech, ERP, and SaaS Solutions Agile and Scrum Methodologies

Technical Roadmap and Strategy Execution Cross-Functional Team Leadership Digital Product Engineering

DevOps and CI/CD Pipeline Management Application Security and Compliance Stakeholder Collaboration CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Cloud Architecture and AI

Modernized legacy customer systems by

developing of a Centralized Integration

Platform on AWS with Kafka, reducing

warranty costs via AI-driven predictive

maintenance insights and enabling real-time

customer registration with proactive fault code

notifications to bolster efficiency and customer

experience.

IoT and Fleet Management

Led development of the AV Vehicle

Command Gateway, a cloud-to-vehicle

system using MQTT for remote start, stop,

and telemetry; built a secure data pipeline

enabling real-time diagnostics, predictive

maintenance, and analytics to maximize

uptime, efficiency, and autonomous fleet

management.

Security and API Integration

Revamped partner onboarding with a secure,

cloud-based Partner Integration Portal, cutting

onboarding time by 50%+; integrated

Salesforce IAM for seamless authentication and

implemented role-based access controls,

enhancing security, compliance, and operational

efficiency.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technical Director, SOFTURA (Client: Cummins) October 2022–January 2025 Orchestrated architecture and deployment of AWS and Kafka-based integration platforms, enabling scalable global enterprise solutions. Led and mentored geographically distributed teams, driving high-quality software delivery, process optimization, and seamless collaboration that increased revenue and client satisfaction.

§ Expanded technical capabilities and revenue growth by introducing high-performance engineering frameworks, mentoring technical teams across the U.S. and India, and optimizing delivery pipelines, contributing to 6x increase in revenue for the employer.

§ Standardized quality assurance processes by implementing automation testing with TOSCA, reducing regression testing time by 70%, and integrating qTest with Jira for centralized test management, ensuring code quality before production deployment. Technical Specialist, FORD MOTOR COMPANY September 2017–August 2022 Steered architectural vision for next-generation autonomous vehicle (AV) connectivity and security solutions, fostering integration between cloud infrastructure, self-driving systems, and embedded vehicle modules. Led collaborations to streamline security architecture, enhance in-vehicle and cloud- based certificate management, and develop remote guidance and control systems that enabled real-time, mission-critical AV operations.

§ Engineered an industry-first AV Remote Guidance system, enabling remote vehicle control in unpredictable scenarios; designed a federally compliant architecture and deployed real-time connectivity, promoting flawless execution while adhering to minimal risk conditions.

§ Pioneered the AV Nudge feature, allowing passengers to reposition vehicles via mobile app to navigate blocked curbs or icy terrain—architected Bluetooth-based connectivity, designed fail-safe mechanisms, and improved autonomous ride-hailing experience. Ravi Chengalvala Page 2 of 2 w *************@*******.*** w 248-***-**** Connected Vehicles Systems Architect, PERSIS CONSULTING (Client: Ford Motor Company) July 2016–August 2017 Architected and led next-generation connected vehicle systems development, integrating telematics, Usage-Based Insurance (UBI), and centralized Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions across global markets. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, privacy and legal stakeholders, and corporate leadership to standardize and scale connectivity frameworks, driving innovation and securing multiple U.S. patents.

§ Designed and deployed a global UBI framework, leveraging vehicle telematics data to enable real-time insurance models—implemented in 26 countries, transforming risk assessment and premium calculations while enforcing regulatory compliance.

§ Pioneered an IAM system for Connected Vehicles, establishing a secure, scalable access framework that evolved into a corporate-wide initiative, laying the groundwork for enterprise-wide authentication standards and securing U.S. patents for technical innovation. Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Architect, DOCUTELL INC. (Client: Comerica Bank) January 2015–June 2016 Led Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) transformation, establishing standardized integration frameworks that modernized banking operations, authentication, and lending systems. Directed SOA Center of Excellence, aligning industry best practices with corporate security policies while integrating mainframe, cloud, and web banking services for seamless financial transactions.

§ Eliminated operational bottlenecks by integrating IVR with mainframes, customizing BIAN service models, and designing scalable SOA frameworks, reducing transaction delays and increasing cross-platform interoperability.

§ Modernized banking services by architecting a secure API-driven integration between FIS cloud services and web banking platforms, optimizing loan processing workflows and improving customer experience with faster, more reliable transactions. Enterprise Architect, TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (Client: Fiat Chrysler) December 2013–December 2014 Drove enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives by architecting and optimizing global IT infrastructure, SOA frameworks, and middleware integrations across Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Led cross-functional collaborations to unify Fiat and Chrysler applications, stabilize Dealer Connect Portal, and execute mission-critical system upgrades, promoting scalability, security, and cost efficiency.

§ Orchestrated integration of Fiat and Chrysler systems, creating a Global Bill of Materials to streamline supply chain, parts, and logistics, fostering smooth operations post-merger while eradicating data inconsistencies across global platforms.

§ Led the Application Rationalization initiative for Dealer Connect, identifying inefficiencies, streamlining the technology landscape by recommending 50% reduction in applications, and designing a future-state architecture to enhance agility and scalability. Solution Architect, RGIS LLC. August 2009–December 2013 Designed and optimized enterprise-wide solution architectures, leading disaster recovery initiatives, middleware modernizations, and large-scale integrations to enhance system resilience, scalability, and global operational efficiency.

§ Directed technical execution of enterprise migration from Oracle EBS 11.5 to 12.1.3, focusing on resolving cross-continental integration challenges, modernizing middleware infrastructure, and elevating system reliability and security.

§ Transformed Scheduling Workbench performance, migrating to JBoss EAP and VMware, integrating real-time monitoring, and optimizing JVM configurations, cutting infrastructure costs while bolstering processing speed and scalability. EARLY CAREER:

Distributed Designer / Systems Architect, COMPUWARE CORPORATION (Client: Chrysler LLC) Technical Team Leader / Infrastructure J2EE Administrator, COMPUWARE CORPORATION (Client: Daimler Chrysler) EDUCATION

Master of Engineering (Electronics and Control), Birla Institute of Technology and Science Bachelor of Technology (Electrical and Electronics), Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS

Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership, MIT Sloan School of Management Engineering Leadership Program, Stanford Engineering (Management Science and Engineering) Advanced Cybersecurity Certification, Stanford Engineering (Computer Science) Foundations of Digital Transformation, Stanford Engineering Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI) TOGAF 9.1 Certification, The Open Group

AWS Certified AI Practitioner and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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