Giri Palakodeti
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-oriented executive professional with a history of delivering impactful organizational changes and strategic initiatives. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering a culture of excellence. Renowned for adaptability and a strong focus on achieving measurable results through effective collaboration and leadership. My expertise spans technology governance, regulatory compliance, and agile methodologies, driving successful, mission-critical IT projects.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director | Senior Engineering Manager
Wells Fargo
07.2016 - Current
- Lead the technical strategy and delivery for critical data and technology transformation initiatives across global banking functions. Oversaw development and implementation of enterprise data lakes, regulatory reporting systems, and advanced analytics capabilities.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Spearheaded the IT strategy for major enterprise transformation projects, enabling seamless integration of 80+ data sources into a unified enterprise data lake, ensuring data completeness, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Directed large-scale agile transformations, mentoring global teams across cross-functional domains, and ensuring best-in-class technology solutions were delivered on time and within budget.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging machine learning, automation tools, and cloud-native technologies to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the organization.
- Managed key stakeholder relationships, collaborating with business leaders to align IT strategies with overarching corporate goals.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Remediated high-risk regulatory reporting platforms, ensuring stability and compliance while delivering accurate and timely reporting to federal regulators.
- Led a team that designed and delivered the enterprise data warehouse for IT vulnerability and technology asset management, passing stringent audits and exceeding regulatory expectations.
- Delivered significant performance improvements and cost reductions by optimizing IT infrastructure and fostering automation, leading to successful federal audits and compliance certifications.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Technologies:
- MapR, Hive, Ab-initio ETL, SQL Server, SSIS, .NET, Azure Data Factory, Data Lakes, Power BI, Azure Synapse Analytics
Technology Manager
Wells Fargo
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Led the IT team for the US Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan program, overseeing the transition, modernization, and compliance initiatives for the program. Managed budgets and ensured all technology solutions met compliance, security, and audit standards.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Directed the technical team in delivering software solutions for SBA compliance, managing an incremental technology budget of $1.5M.
- Orchestrated the development and execution of business continuity plans, ensuring high availability and security across critical applications.
- Oversaw risk remediation efforts and collaborated with internal and external auditors to ensure full compliance with federal regulations.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Successfully led risk remediation efforts, transforming high-risk applications into secure and compliant solutions, ensuring zero corrective actions from auditors.
- Guided the organization in securing the US SBA contract for the second consecutive term, demonstrating the program’s sustained success and compliance.
- Recognitions:
- Wells Fargo Corporate Trust Services – TOP Dollars Award
- Wells Fargo Wholesale Technology Services – 2015 Gold Coin Award for Leadership
- Multiple Shared Success Awards for exceeding organizational goals and maintaining high performance standards.
Lead Architect / Consultant
TekSystems
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Architected and implemented key applications for Constellation Energy, driving the company’s transformation into an online energy retailer by integrating backend systems with a customer-facing web portal.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Architected multi-tiered web applications to enhance retail business operations and reduce customer service costs.
- Played a key role in developing the company’s first online energy sales platform, integrating it with backend Siebel CRM systems.
Consultant
Microtech
04.2009 - 08.2010
- Consulted for the Social Security Administration, leading the transition from paper-based to electronic disability claim processing (eDib).
- Key Responsibilities:
- Developed critical applications using C#, WinForms, and SQL backend, enabling SSA’s transition to electronic disability claims.
Principal Consultant
HITEC Information Technology Inc.
01.2002 - 04.2009
- Provided enterprise-wide solutions to Fortune 500 companies, including Exelon Energy, Verizon, and Freddie Mac, focused on system integration and enterprise application development.
Education
Executive Education - Strategic Digital Leadership
Indian School of Business
Hyderabad, India06-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communications
Andhra University
VisakhapatnamSkills
- Data warehousing and ETL expertise
- Cloud and big data technologies
- ASPNET MVC application development
- Agile project management
- Data visualization and reporting: Power BI, Tableau, SSRS
- Risk management expertise
- Mentoring and talent development
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Program management
Certification
- Azure AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Azure DP-900: Azure Data Fundamentals
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
ACTIVITIES
Volunteered at Maryland Food Bank and community outreach initiatives Member of Central Maryland Association of .NET Professionals (CMAP) Passionate about fitness, outdoor activities, and travel
Timeline
Executive Director | Senior Engineering Manager
Wells Fargo
07.2016 - Current
Technology Manager
Wells Fargo
07.2013 - 07.2016
Lead Architect / Consultant
TekSystems
08.2010 - 07.2013
Consultant
Microtech
04.2009 - 08.2010
Principal Consultant
HITEC Information Technology Inc.
01.2002 - 04.2009
Executive Education - Strategic Digital Leadership
Indian School of Business
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communications
Andhra University
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