Virendra Kumar Chaudhary
Seasoned Engineering Leader
Bangalore
Summary
Seasoned Engineering Leader with 17+ years in IoT platforms and cloud-native architecture. Directing a team of 35+ professionals in two key company projects - customer-focused platform and a digital product offering. Proven track record in scaling platforms, aligning product vision with architecture, and delivering impactful solutions globally.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Engineering Manager
WESCO Anixter
Bangalore
10.2021 - Current
- Directed the global roadmap and strategy for WESCO’s IoT Platform (Innovance), focusing on cloud-native scalability and interoperability with BMS and smart building systems.
- Leading a 35-member cross-functional team across two strategic initiatives — a customer-centric IoT platform (flagship) and a digital building product — driving collaboration across product, architecture, data, and engineering functions.
- Led the integration and modernization post-acquisition of a BMS-focused company, establishing a unified data layer and digital twin model.
- Architected a platform with decoupled microservices (AKS, Event Hub, Redis, MongoDB Atlas) supporting real-time and historian data flows.
- Introduced event-driven and rules-based control using eKuiper and Drools, improving automation latency by 35%.
- Established "WIRE" (WESCO Innovation for Rapid Experimentation), fostering innovation in GenAI and predictive analytics use cases.
- Enhanced team velocity by 25% through Agile coaching, DevOps pipeline maturity, and cross-region team alignment.
Principal Software Architect
Schneider Electric
Bangalore
12.2014 - 10.2021
- Led the architecture for EcoStruxure Power IoT suite, improving asset performance by 60% across global building infrastructures.
- Pioneered cloud-to-edge interoperability and designed modular architecture supporting IAM, ALM, and PIM services.
- Drove integration of AI assistants (Alexa, Google AI) in “WISER” smart home platform, delivering seamless voice-based control.
- Recognized as an "Edison Expert" for innovation in BLE, AI integration, and platform scalability across China, Europe, and Australia.
- Collaborated with global product owners and engineering leaders to drive feature prioritization, rollout strategy, and operational KPIs.
Senior Consultant
Capgemini India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
12.2012 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with clients to define solution architectures aligned with business requirements.
- Provided technical guidance to development teams for successful solution implementation.
- Conducted technical assessments and audits to identify improvements and optimize performance.
Associate - Projects
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bangalore
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Lead technical design and development efforts for high-quality, scalable solutions.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, ensuring code quality and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on project goals and deliverables.
- Identify and resolve technical challenges to maintain smooth project execution.
- Drive continuous improvement through code reviews and process optimization.
Senior Software Engineer
Photon Infotech
Bangalore
06.2010 - 05.2011
- Played a key role in developing and implementing software solutions for clients at Photon.
- Leveraged technical expertise and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions.
- Ensured software met client requirements through effective design and execution.
Senior Software Engineer
Convergence Human Capital
Bangalore
07.2007 - 05.2010
- Played a key role in developing and implementing software solutions for clients at Photon.
- Leveraged technical expertise and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions.
- Ensured software met client requirements through effective design and execution.
Education
Executive Program - Leadership & Management
Indian Institute Of Management
Kolkata, India 06.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 07.2003 - 06.2007
Skills
Platform Engineering & Architecture
Azure IoT Hub, Azure Event Hub, AKS, Redis, MongoDB Atlas, Databricks, Service Bus, Load Balancers, Core Java, Objective C, C#, J2ME, AI application integration
Data & Intelligence
Streaming ETL, Data Lake, Real-time Analytics, Historian Data Management, Azure Synapse, GenAI Integration
DevOps & Quality
CI/CD, GitHub Actions, SAST/DAST Integration, Helm Charts, Kubernetes Monitoring, SLOs, Test Automation Strategy
Domain Expertise
IoT, Smart Buildings, BMS Integration, Project Haystack, Digital Twin Modeling, 3D Visualization
Leadership & Strategy
Cross-functional Team Management, Agile/SAFe, Platform Scalability, Stakeholder Alignment, Technical Strategy, Innovation Labs
Websites
Timeline
Executive Program - Leadership & Management
Indian Institute Of Management
06.2023 - 07.2024
Senior Engineering Manager
WESCO Anixter
10.2021 - Current
Principal Software Architect
Schneider Electric
12.2014 - 10.2021
Senior Consultant
Capgemini India Pvt Ltd
12.2012 - 12.2014
Associate - Projects
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2011 - 12.2012
Senior Software Engineer
Photon Infotech
06.2010 - 05.2011
Senior Software Engineer
Convergence Human Capital
07.2007 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
07.2003 - 06.2007
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