Open To Work
SAI NEELIMA REVURU
Bangalore
Summary
Strategic Director of Software Engineering with 20 years of experience in leading teams to deliver cloud-native solutions. Proven expertise in platform modernization and GenAI adoption, driving innovation and productivity aligned with business objectives. Established engineering standards that enhance quality and reliability, fostering a culture of innovation across various sectors including Lifesciences, Healthcare, Banking, and public safety.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Software Engineering
Clarivate
Bangalore
2024 - Current
- Lead a global organization of 30+ engineers, managers, and technical leads, delivering high-impact SaaS and cloud-based enterprise products.
- Drove end-to-end modernization of legacy platforms to microservices-based, database migrations, ETLs modernization , reducing operational overhead and improving reliability.
- Designed and executed multi-year engineering excellence strategy, enhancing developer productivity through tooling upgrades, automation, and streamlined workflows.
- Spearheaded adoption of GenAI capabilities, automating processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Partnered closely with Product, Design, and GTM teams to shape product vision, roadmap, and customer success initiatives.
- Managed AWS budgets with disciplined forecasting, cost optimization.
- Built succession pipeline by coaching managers, developing ICs, and defining competency frameworks for career growth.
Senior Engineering Manager
Clarivate
2021 - 2024
- Directed end-to-end development of new product from concept to delivery, establishing foundation for long-term evolution.
- Led High Performance Computing team for sequence processing to optimize efficiency.
- Oversaw infrastructure migration from datacenter to cloud, improving scalability.
- Integrated product with Clarivate ecosystem to enhance functionality.
- Established in-house development team, transitioning from contractors to improve project continuity.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to streamline product development processes.
- Managed project timelines and resource allocation for engineering initiatives, ensuring efficient execution.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize project risks.
Technical Manager / Technical Lead
Clarivate
2016 - 2021
- Established in-house development team, transitioning from contractors to enhance project continuity.
- Built and scaled high-performing offshore team, improving project delivery efficiency.
- Directed end-to-end product development from concept to delivery, laying groundwork for future evolution.
- Integrated product with Clarivate ecosystem, boosting overall functionality.
- Oversaw full-stack engineering teams delivering customer-facing applications under strict timelines.
- Delivered critical product enhancements that improved user satisfaction metrics.
- Acted as hands-on architect for core modules, ensuring scalable and maintainable designs.
- Introduced automated CI/CD pipelines, accelerating release cycles.
Technical Lead
Harman International
Bangalore
2011 - 2016
- Contributed to Single Sign-On Project by developing backend systems utilizing Spring, Spring Social, and Vertex.
- Contributed to migration efforts for SAP HANA project to enhance system efficiency.
- Designed technical solutions and architectures to meet business objectives.
- Led code reviews to enforce adherence to best practices within development team.
Senior Software Engineer
HCL Technologies Ltd
Bangalore
2006 - 2011
- Developed backend systems for capital markets project utilizing Struts, EJBs and Swing.
- Collaborated with software development and testing teams to create solutions meeting client requirements for functionality and performance.
- Led code reviews to enforce adherence to best practices within development team.
Software Engineer
Visual Soft Technologies Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
2005 - 2006
- Contributed to Public safety development project by developing backend systems using Java, EJB, JMS, and WebLogic.
- Collaborated with software development and testing teams to create solutions meeting client requirements for functionality and performance.
- Enhanced software functionality and user experience through cross-functional teamwork.
Education
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE-PROGRAMME IN SANSKRIT LANGUAGE - Sanskrit And Classical Indian Languages
Central Sanskrit University
09-2025
First Mile New Leader Program - Management
Harvard Business School
03-2018
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Computer Science
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad04-2004
Skills
Engineering leadership and strategy
Product and program management
Stakeholder and executive communication
Platform modernization and migration
Security, compliance, and risk management
Quality engineering and reliability
Talent development and hiring
SDLC optimization and DevOps practices
Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies
Cloud budgeting and management
Adoption of GenAI in product development
Technical skills: Java, Angular, SQL, Git, AWS
Certification
- AI for product management
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Harvard First Mile New Leader program
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Java Certified
Accomplishments
• Awarded Best People Leader for driving in-house product transformation and integrating it into the Company Ecosystem.
• Recognized for excellence in delivery of large-scale migration programs and for delivering customer-facing applications with aggressive timelines.
• Recognized for excellence in delivery of large-scale migration programs and for delivering customer-facing applications with aggressive timelines.
Projects
Mentor young engineers through tech communities and internal programs.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Native
Native
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridSalary Range
₹6500000/yr - ₹10000000/yrTimeline
Director of Software Engineering
Clarivate
2024 - Current
Senior Engineering Manager
Clarivate
2021 - 2024
Technical Manager / Technical Lead
Clarivate
2016 - 2021
Technical Lead
Harman International
2011 - 2016
Senior Software Engineer
HCL Technologies Ltd
2006 - 2011
Software Engineer
Visual Soft Technologies Pvt Ltd
2005 - 2006
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE-PROGRAMME IN SANSKRIT LANGUAGE - Sanskrit And Classical Indian Languages
Central Sanskrit University
First Mile New Leader Program - Management
Harvard Business School
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Computer Science
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University